Her pitch is not as high as Lea's, but it's amazing how she can belt those high notes on this song. It's really high, ya know. Just, they're both awesome in their own way :)
@gwyethpierre Idina Menzel is undoutedly the best Elphaba there has ever been.. in a league of her own.. to say she struggles with this song is ridiculous.
Got to listen to Idina sing this live once. It is absolutely AMAZING. This video does her no justice at all, even though she sounds so great in this video, you would never think those notes are high for her at all.
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People say that Idina's not nearly as good live. It's not true.Though she doesn't sound like the sountrack, there's a passionate, emotional quality to her live performances that makes them better than the track.
I LOVE indina dont get me wrong but i feel like everyone forgets how great Kristen is too :) in my oipion they are both Amazingggg singinger and actors :)
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Wait, is this a comparison of Lea and Idina singing Defying Gravity? Really? This is all I got to say... Idina will and always will be Elphaba, she rocked the role even if she did have pitch problems, but I would to if I had to hit those notes. Lea holds back too much with a voice like hers and I think Fantine and Eponine are where she withstands legendary status. Both are equally amazing but in different roles.
this is broadway you don't sing to be perfect like a recording singer, you sing with emotion so the audience believe the story you are trying to tell, and you have to dance and act and without mic...
idina sings defying gravity better. people say lea is better but shes not. idina is dancing and being lifted into the air plus she doesnt have a microphone like lea you can only expect so much. lea also sings with kind of a shaking its not just full through like idina's
@blackfrog320 "lea also sings with kind of a shaking"
That's known as vibrato and it showcases a performer's use of proper vocal technique. As for dancing, I didn't see one lick of dancing in Idina's performance, Lea however was moving around her stage.
@blackfrog320 On broadway, they do have a microphone. Its a small one attached to them so they can move around and do hand gestures. As a singer, Lea is legendary, but as Elphaba, Idina rules.
I love both of them :) Idina struggles with pitch, yes, but it's still impressive to me that she can belt those notes out at all! and her acting is great. Lea is one of my favorite singers ever and her performance of this song is fabulous as well in my opinion! her voice is just flawless. <3
Are you kidding me??? Idina has one of the WORST voices in the world! Rough, squeaky, ZERO QUALITY. Struggles with the notes. The only reason she got this role was that she genuinely comes off as a WITCH, both in looks and (especially) in sound!
@von7654 Exactly! Idina has SO MANY vocal issues and pales in this comparison video. I like her as an actress, though, and good or bad, she does embody the "witchiness" of her character.
Lea Salonga really surprised me. I've always known her as Jasmine's singing voice from the Aladdin films, but she really threw her all into "Gravty." I never knew she could be so passionate.
Of course I love Idina for originating the role and being as amazing as she is at this song. But I think, based off these two peformances alone, that Lea has the slight edge, though I agree her more polished voice would suit itself better to Glinda.
I wish Lea could actually play Elphaba in a Wicked tour.
I prefer Idina as Elphaba in this clip as Lea had a better voice that is too controlled and too trained for the role. Idina has a more raw and natural tone
I prefer Idina as Elphaba in this clip as Lea had a better voice that is too controlled and too trained for the role. Idina has a more raw and natural tone
I prefer Idina as Elphaba in this clip as Lea had a better voice that is too controlled and too trained for the role. Idina has a more raw and natural tone
I love Idina as an actor but I never liked her screechy Minnie Mouse voice; Kristin's screechiness is actually worse, but since Kristin had training, her attack on the notes is much better (Kristin's a better singer than Idina). Lea Salonga is better than both.
@mdiamse Have you heard Jennifer Paz & Lea Salonga's rendition of For Good? Since they have better voices than Idina & Kristin, once trained for Elphaba and Glinda, they would make a much better tandem!
The producers deliberately picked singers with ugly, SQUEAKY voices (hence Idina and Kristin) because they wanted an instant association with the WITCHY sound. Lea Salonga, of course, has a more beautiful voice than either Idina or Kristin and can sing better than either one, but since she's a better actress, too, can certainly pull off this role even if she doesn't look or sound like a typical witch.
They are both phenomenal! But when I think of Wicked, Idina comes to mind. When I think of Lea, Les Mis, Mulan, And Miss Saigon come to mind. Both women are in my top 5 Broadway actresses and I loved this video.
Lea is better. Im not a fan of Idina's singing voice...too nasaly and weak for my taste. Of course thats only my opinion. Best Elphie: Mamie Parris :)
@virlizorchid99 Are you kidding? Idina INVENTED Elphaba's singing voice. Okay, Stephanie Block, but I mean Idina made it famous, being the ORIGINAL Elphie.
Idina Menzel it's better, cause she is singing, acting, and the sound of her voice it's more beautiful, and the time of the two versions of this video is different, Lea has more time to breath in the song than Idina on stage. Can't compare here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Idina is the only Elphaba for me (it might have to do with her being on the soundtrack), and I'm sorry, but I hate glee and anything related to it, that includes Lea
@wraithkelso lea michele (rachel from glee) has nothing to do with this, this is lea salonga who is not on glee. : BUT! yes, i agree. idina is the one and only true elphaba ! <3
@wraithkelso If you hate anything related to Glee, then you hate Idina. Lea MICHELE is the one on Glee (the one known for flashing her chest on Spring Awakening and being autotuned on Glee). Lea SALONGA is the internationally acclaimed performer who holds the record, among many, for being the only actress in theater history who has won both the Olivier and the Tony Awards for a single role.
I have to say, my favourite Elphaba would be Rachel Tucker. She's the only Elphaba I've seen who doesn't strain to get the high notes, they just come naturally. Plus when I watch her, I actually feel like it's Elphaba the way she portrays the character and the emotions. When I saw Idina or Kerry or Eden there were some parts of the show where I was reminded that I was just watching an actress.
Idina may have been the original Elphaba, but that doesn't necessarily mean she's the best.
After reading ur comment, I watched Rachael for the first time. And u r right....she is absolutely amazing! She doesn't strain her voice at all! I will definitely agree that she is probably a better singer than Idina, but I still think Idina playsElphaba a little better. :) Rachael is an amazing actress, too, though! :D
I agree with people who say Idina has a slightly nasal voice but it could be her placement when she sings to amplify her voice or forward placement. Lea is amazing but there are less famous people who could blow her out of the water. Still amazing though :)
I missed a chance to hear Lea sing live. She performed at a Powwow that I was volunteering at. But I had a meeting that ran over, and I got there late. Needless to say, I was quite (QUITE) disappointed.
I guess I misunderstood the video title, I thought they were singing it together as a duet. Good video anyway. I love & admire both of these women! They are 2 of the greatest musical theater singers I've ever heard. I love their voices!
personally i think lea is better technically, idina always has me sitting here worried that her voice will crack or get damaged and i get distracted by her noisy breaths, whereas with lea, you can tell she is singing correctly and she makes it sound so much easier :)
but you should check out the jemmy rix, who played elphaba in australia...definitely the best one i've ever heard!
@luvfromjulz Yea. Idina is amazing. And I am a HUGE fan of hers!!! But I am always anticipating a crack or something of the sort, as well. lol. Granted, it's never happened. But I still expect it to come, at times. And the pointedly aspirate breaths do become a distraction at times. But in the midst off all that, Idina does something so remarkable with her breath that you just melt. I still get chills when I hear her interpretation of "Tomorrow" from Annie.
Lea Salonga is an incredible singer as well as Idina. I think that roles need a better person that can fit in the character.And I think Idina is better in Elphaba than Lea. If you will compare it also, can Idina make a powerful perfomance in Miss Saigon as Kim than Lea?
Although Lea Salonga is far better trained I still prefer Idina purely because I couldn't see Lea's beautiful princess voice in a character as wild as Elphaba. While Idina's vocals occasionally leave something to be desired her acting is usually spot on in this show.
And for the record, Ruthie Henshall was brilliant as Fantine.
Okay, for a second I was freaking out because I was reading all these comments talking about "Lea" and I thought they were talking about Lea Michelle. And I HATE it when people compare Wicked and Glee. But it's Lea Salonga. Gottit.
Both versions are nice, and quite different. Why do people keep flagging all the pro-Idina comments as Spam? Just because someone prefers one actress/singer doesn't mean they're spamming- most of their comments were well-thought-out and polite as well.
I think that Lea has a way better trained voice, it's so clear and doesn't sound like yelling, don't get me wrong I love idina as well but she is gonna ruin her voice belting like that
Salonga is the better singer and the better actress, so it's not surprising that she is better overall. She'll blow everyone away if she decides to do this role.
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idina is convincingly excellent in acting but there is quite a lot of problems in her singing techniques i guess. lea salonga is consistent acting, singing and stage presence.
Funny how oh-so-casually Lea says, "Thank you very much" at the end of such a huge song :) In Filipino colloquial, it's like, "Wala lang..." :D Bravo, Lea! Bravo *also*, Idina!
As posters all over the world have noted, Idina is the QUEEN OF SQUEAKY. Her voice is so painful to listen to that a cat in heat would have to hide so as not to damage its ears!
I think Idina has a slight nasaly voice, but the thing about it.........SHE ROCKS IT! I dont understand how she can sound so remarkable I mean WOW <333 Idina
SALONGA HANDS DOWN. Imagine how much more interesting Elphaba would become if Salonga were to do it, the way she transformed Ruthie Henshall's lifeless Fantine into a full-fledged tragic, empathetic character!
Idina's voice sucks. She doesn't have a steady hold on the notes she kept straining to reach. No wonder she ruined her voice doing this musical and performs this song in a much lower key every time she's asked to sing it.
I like Lea Salonga. I'll always know her as Princess Jasmine's singing voice, so I respect her & love her voice. However I don't believe she did this song (defying gravity) justice. He voice is too pretty. I don't think it has enough power, nowhere near enough power as Idina. All I get from Lea is apretty ballad that's trying to be emotional. With Idina, it was & is always a guarantee that you'll hear an emotion & power like non other. Its special and I believe that only Idina can accomplish it.
Obviously, the producers wanted someone who sounded like a WITCH, so they had to cast someone with an UGLY, THROATY, SQUEAKY voice, so hiring Idina Menzel was a no-brainer.
Idina is the first Elphaba, Its her role, any other person as Elphaba is an interpretation on Idinas, no matter if its better (it isnt) or isnt, Its still Idinas role. Shes an unbelievable talent
@applesaremykids NOBODY said that Idina wasn't the original and that she wasn't talented. It doesn't change the fact, however, that she HAS a squeaky, annoying voice, and that MANY others could do (and have done) better in the role.
Idina<3
sakurauchiha03 8 hours ago
Her pitch is not as high as Lea's, but it's amazing how she can belt those high notes on this song. It's really high, ya know. Just, they're both awesome in their own way :)
imsfifi 12 hours ago
@gwyethpierre Idina Menzel is undoutedly the best Elphaba there has ever been.. in a league of her own.. to say she struggles with this song is ridiculous.
PaidiMC1 1 day ago
Idina menzel has one of the most confident voices on broadway but she does sometimes have problems with pitch. they are both amazing
duckysautopsy 2 days ago
have a look at the version of Kaprice85, too !!!
bobby444de 3 days ago
Got to listen to Idina sing this live once. It is absolutely AMAZING. This video does her no justice at all, even though she sounds so great in this video, you would never think those notes are high for her at all.
Lgeorge51 3 days ago
Idina struggles so much with this song - EVERY time she sings it, no matter where.
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JoeWoodOfficial 5 days ago
Indina for me is a hell lot better
chloemikechanggleek 5 days ago
People say that Idina's not nearly as good live. It's not true.Though she doesn't sound like the sountrack, there's a passionate, emotional quality to her live performances that makes them better than the track.
LeilaisCRAZY12 5 days ago
i think that they are both great and let's just thank them for giving us a good time listenin' to the song we love...:D
geezamigos 1 week ago
I LOVE indina dont get me wrong but i feel like everyone forgets how great Kristen is too :) in my oipion they are both Amazingggg singinger and actors :)
Kgoggans11 1 week ago
Idina is amazing!! Am I the only one here that realizes that all of the comments marked as spam were the ones saying Idina was better? Everyone has different opinions live with it
wicked4564 1 week ago 2
Idina, off pitch? That doesn't exist!
courtneyluvsglee 2 weeks ago 6
wait. Idina off pitch? NEVER!
singislove12 2 weeks ago 4
Wait, is this a comparison of Lea and Idina singing Defying Gravity? Really? This is all I got to say... Idina will and always will be Elphaba, she rocked the role even if she did have pitch problems, but I would to if I had to hit those notes. Lea holds back too much with a voice like hers and I think Fantine and Eponine are where she withstands legendary status. Both are equally amazing but in different roles.
WDWFanatic55 2 weeks ago 6
oH pitchy ! or what!
666stoat 2 weeks ago
makes me want to become elphaba even more now i've heard this :) <3
onedirectionmad15 3 weeks ago
those who don't appreciate idina's performance are ignorant at best.
nolie94 3 weeks ago 4
Eargasm.
OCswimKim3 3 weeks ago
I love lea, ♥ SSSSOOOO MUCH!!!
but for me, she is too sweet to play the role. Idina however has some "witchiness" on her. :D
BOTH ARE great singer . I'm just thankful that I heard their voices
asteeg1412 3 weeks ago
Idina is much better at singing Defying Gravity. They weren't even close
Guitarwizard55 3 weeks ago
Wait ... are people actually comparing Lea Salonga and Idina Menzel
broadwaybroad 3 weeks ago
how come all of the related videos are glee?
xoxolala13 3 weeks ago
this is broadway you don't sing to be perfect like a recording singer, you sing with emotion so the audience believe the story you are trying to tell, and you have to dance and act and without mic...
manumtz91 3 weeks ago
idina sings defying gravity better. people say lea is better but shes not. idina is dancing and being lifted into the air plus she doesnt have a microphone like lea you can only expect so much. lea also sings with kind of a shaking its not just full through like idina's
blackfrog320 4 weeks ago
@blackfrog320 "lea also sings with kind of a shaking"
That's known as vibrato and it showcases a performer's use of proper vocal technique. As for dancing, I didn't see one lick of dancing in Idina's performance, Lea however was moving around her stage.
inlovewithJLT 3 weeks ago
@blackfrog320 On broadway, they do have a microphone. Its a small one attached to them so they can move around and do hand gestures. As a singer, Lea is legendary, but as Elphaba, Idina rules.
shazzqsong 3 weeks ago
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lea hits the notes better but Idina has the power required for the last few notes :)
LoobyLi88 4 weeks ago
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@von7654
ahahahahahhaa, you must be joking. you can do better im asuming?
abcdefg9781 1 month ago
I love both of them :) Idina struggles with pitch, yes, but it's still impressive to me that she can belt those notes out at all! and her acting is great. Lea is one of my favorite singers ever and her performance of this song is fabulous as well in my opinion! her voice is just flawless. <3
broadwayfan24601 1 month ago 20
Are you kidding me??? Idina has one of the WORST voices in the world! Rough, squeaky, ZERO QUALITY. Struggles with the notes. The only reason she got this role was that she genuinely comes off as a WITCH, both in looks and (especially) in sound!
von7654 1 month ago 4
@von7654 Exactly! Idina has SO MANY vocal issues and pales in this comparison video. I like her as an actress, though, and good or bad, she does embody the "witchiness" of her character.
arthurcoolidge35 4 weeks ago 10
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Idina. Hands down. No competition.
megmeg0610 1 month ago
luf this musical:)
bbgendvilas 1 month ago
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i think idina is awesome more than lea because i think she has more strong in her voice
leahdonato 1 month ago
Lea Salonga really surprised me. I've always known her as Jasmine's singing voice from the Aladdin films, but she really threw her all into "Gravty." I never knew she could be so passionate.
Of course I love Idina for originating the role and being as amazing as she is at this song. But I think, based off these two peformances alone, that Lea has the slight edge, though I agree her more polished voice would suit itself better to Glinda.
I wish Lea could actually play Elphaba in a Wicked tour.
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Are you kidding me? IDINA.
WickedWitchWasFramed 1 month ago
Chills...
missemilytinkerbell 1 month ago
Lea is hands down....hands freakin' down...the better singer.
theconcertgiver 1 month ago 4
Lea has a too controlled and 'trained' voice for Elphaba but as Glinda she may do well
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I prefer Idina as Elphaba in this clip as Lea had a better voice that is too controlled and too trained for the role. Idina has a more raw and natural tone
Frenchboi101 1 month ago
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I prefer Idina as Elphaba in this clip as Lea had a better voice that is too controlled and too trained for the role. Idina has a more raw and natural tone
Frenchboi101 1 month ago
I prefer Idina as Elphaba in this clip as Lea had a better voice that is too controlled and too trained for the role. Idina has a more raw and natural tone
Frenchboi101 1 month ago 3
Defying gravity isn't the same without a glinda there...
casipasi 1 month ago
I think my idol Ruthie Henshall would make the best Elphaba, but on this video, yeah, Lea Salonga wins over Idina Menzel, hands-down.
RuthieHFan27 1 month ago
I love Idina as an actor but I never liked her screechy Minnie Mouse voice; Kristin's screechiness is actually worse, but since Kristin had training, her attack on the notes is much better (Kristin's a better singer than Idina). Lea Salonga is better than both.
mdiamse 1 month ago 8
@mdiamse Have you heard Jennifer Paz & Lea Salonga's rendition of For Good? Since they have better voices than Idina & Kristin, once trained for Elphaba and Glinda, they would make a much better tandem!
jgardell 1 month ago 5
The producers deliberately picked singers with ugly, SQUEAKY voices (hence Idina and Kristin) because they wanted an instant association with the WITCHY sound. Lea Salonga, of course, has a more beautiful voice than either Idina or Kristin and can sing better than either one, but since she's a better actress, too, can certainly pull off this role even if she doesn't look or sound like a typical witch.
negrotybash 1 month ago 4
POTATO!!!
GamerHighDef 1 month ago
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To me Idina is my elphaba BUT Rachel Tucker is playing the role brillant in London
chunkylefunga 1 month ago
My left ear is lonely. :(
Some1toShout4 1 month ago 107
@Some1toShout4 YES! My thoughts exactly hahaha!
LittleMonsterMan93 4 weeks ago
Filipinas can sing!
aristotle201786777 1 month ago 4
i like idina but I prefer lea's version.
aristotle201786777 1 month ago 4
No I think it should be Kristin, I think shes better!!
RGiffney 1 month ago
I'm sorry, but i think Willemijn Verkaik is better. Look for her on youtube....
HenkAmber 1 month ago
both those down's were flat
mattcookie 1 month ago
@mattcookie Yes, both of Idina's "downs" were flat.
jgardell 1 month ago 3
i prefer that blonde chick, Kerry Ellis
killerqueen501 1 month ago
They are both phenomenal! But when I think of Wicked, Idina comes to mind. When I think of Lea, Les Mis, Mulan, And Miss Saigon come to mind. Both women are in my top 5 Broadway actresses and I loved this video.
stephjannetta 1 month ago 3
Lea is better. Im not a fan of Idina's singing voice...too nasaly and weak for my taste. Of course thats only my opinion. Best Elphie: Mamie Parris :)
virlizorchid99 1 month ago
@virlizorchid99 Are you kidding? Idina INVENTED Elphaba's singing voice. Okay, Stephanie Block, but I mean Idina made it famous, being the ORIGINAL Elphie.
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Idina Menzel it's better, cause she is singing, acting, and the sound of her voice it's more beautiful, and the time of the two versions of this video is different, Lea has more time to breath in the song than Idina on stage. Can't compare here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kekamixi 1 month ago
Seven people are still servants of the Wizard...
MaethrilEteminye 1 month ago 6
Lea as Glinda + Idina as Elphaba = wow....
*dreams on*
Maranedy 1 month ago
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Idina <3
JustforThisMoment1 1 month ago 24
Idina is the only Elphaba for me (it might have to do with her being on the soundtrack), and I'm sorry, but I hate glee and anything related to it, that includes Lea
wraithkelso 1 month ago
@wraithkelso Idina is on Glee haa x) Trololololol.
LissaLAWLZ21 1 month ago 2
@LissaLAWLZ21 you realize she has only been in 11 episodes right...
wraithkelso 1 month ago
@wraithkelso You do realise she is still appart of the cast, right?
LissaLAWLZ21 1 month ago
@wraithkelso wrong Lea
SimplySondheim 1 month ago
@wraithkelso lea michele (rachel from glee) has nothing to do with this, this is lea salonga who is not on glee. : BUT! yes, i agree. idina is the one and only true elphaba ! <3
britneyfannn1996 1 month ago
@wraithkelso Idina is on Glee! Lea is not. This Is Lea Songala from Miss Saigon and Jasmine's singing voice on Alladin. Not Lea Michelle from Glee.
virlizorchid99 1 month ago
@wraithkelso If you hate anything related to Glee, then you hate Idina. Lea MICHELE is the one on Glee (the one known for flashing her chest on Spring Awakening and being autotuned on Glee). Lea SALONGA is the internationally acclaimed performer who holds the record, among many, for being the only actress in theater history who has won both the Olivier and the Tony Awards for a single role.
jgardell 1 month ago 4
lea starts off by singing electricity from billy elliott, genius!!!
94natalieee 1 month ago
I seriously got goosebumps when Lea sang "down" at 8:02!!! She has the most amazing voice!!!
tigers24destiny 1 month ago
I have to say, my favourite Elphaba would be Rachel Tucker. She's the only Elphaba I've seen who doesn't strain to get the high notes, they just come naturally. Plus when I watch her, I actually feel like it's Elphaba the way she portrays the character and the emotions. When I saw Idina or Kerry or Eden there were some parts of the show where I was reminded that I was just watching an actress.
Idina may have been the original Elphaba, but that doesn't necessarily mean she's the best.
sunderlandgrl 1 month ago
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After reading ur comment, I watched Rachael for the first time. And u r right....she is absolutely amazing! She doesn't strain her voice at all! I will definitely agree that she is probably a better singer than Idina, but I still think Idina playsElphaba a little better. :) Rachael is an amazing actress, too, though! :D
Amor4everz 1 month ago
@sunderlandgrl dont think I could of said it better myself!!! :D
meganandlucyXD 3 weeks ago
Did Lea ever play elphaba
Disneylove93 1 month ago
She's good, but listen to this song in Dutch sung by Willemijn Verkaik. The song is called: 'ik lach om zwaartekracht'. She's the best Elphaba ever!
leotrijn 2 months ago 3
@leotrijn totally agree! Proud to be dutch!
musicalsme 1 month ago
Idina and Lea have a nasal sound whereas I have a deeper octave. Deeper than most altos and I am on the verge of an alto/bass
propman1980 2 months ago
I agree with people who say Idina has a slightly nasal voice but it could be her placement when she sings to amplify her voice or forward placement. Lea is amazing but there are less famous people who could blow her out of the water. Still amazing though :)
LankyCandlestick 2 months ago
Wow, she is REALLY good at this song! Of course, she did the voices for two pretty awesome Disney Princesses so she's got that to back her up XD
TheEpona92 2 months ago
@TheEpona92 which disney princesses??
peaceluvgymnastics98 2 months ago
@peaceluvgymnastics98 Lea did the singing voices of Jasmine of Aladdin (A Whole New World) and Mulan (Reflection). :)
BeauteReine 2 months ago
lea is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better. a little
pulrivera70 2 months ago
ok I just love Idina but Lea was exceptional
nickolasmarmaras 2 months ago
Rachel Tucker was immense when I saw her. Flawless
Aledda 2 months ago 2
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Lea is better when she is a whore.
MenaceFan 2 months ago
Did Lea ever do the part of Elphaba?
carolanivey 2 months ago
watch my version of this song :)
leahere247 2 months ago
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i think lea is more of a galinda than an elphaba
djm1072 2 months ago 27
@djm1072 she has been mainly belting so far... definitely more elphaba.
eustazio 1 month ago 2
@djm1072 No way. Lea would be a perfect Elphaba.
inlovewithKStewart 1 month ago
Lea Salonga is fucking flawless.
MaliriMassacre 2 months ago
now that is called feeling it
alexiskay1110 2 months ago
omg
lijey2000 2 months ago
I think Rachel Tucker is the best ELPHABA ever. EVER.
Sophieetopia 2 months ago
I like when Billy Elliot sings Electricity. it's hard to recreate that sound. :P
ashleyspiano 2 months ago
MY LIFE IS COMPLETE
Love13Makeup 2 months ago
I missed a chance to hear Lea sing live. She performed at a Powwow that I was volunteering at. But I had a meeting that ran over, and I got there late. Needless to say, I was quite (QUITE) disappointed.
JuditeTormentor 2 months ago
they were both great!
FierceFlutist2012 2 months ago
oh.. why is she shouting? :-/
pamgotcrazy 3 months ago 2
from what stage play is this?
pamgotcrazy 3 months ago
i always always always get goosebumps hearing this song. always.
drawcutie123 3 months ago
I guess I misunderstood the video title, I thought they were singing it together as a duet. Good video anyway. I love & admire both of these women! They are 2 of the greatest musical theater singers I've ever heard. I love their voices!
singindiva80 3 months ago 2
personally i think lea is better technically, idina always has me sitting here worried that her voice will crack or get damaged and i get distracted by her noisy breaths, whereas with lea, you can tell she is singing correctly and she makes it sound so much easier :)
but you should check out the jemmy rix, who played elphaba in australia...definitely the best one i've ever heard!
luvfromjulz 3 months ago
@luvfromjulz Yea. Idina is amazing. And I am a HUGE fan of hers!!! But I am always anticipating a crack or something of the sort, as well. lol. Granted, it's never happened. But I still expect it to come, at times. And the pointedly aspirate breaths do become a distraction at times. But in the midst off all that, Idina does something so remarkable with her breath that you just melt. I still get chills when I hear her interpretation of "Tomorrow" from Annie.
JuditeTormentor 2 months ago
is anyones left ear not workin?
dignature123 3 months ago 3
where the hell is galinda?! Its so weird not seing her there):
JimmysGirl81610 3 months ago
Dang, Lea rocked that song!! I'd love to see her play Elphie!
f13overture 3 months ago
Lea Salonga's voice has stayed crystal clear and preserved over the last 2 decades. She is just breathtaking.
shazzqsong 3 months ago
Idina Menzel, one of the best. :) great performer.
Selnitz 3 months ago 5
i think Lea Salonga may just have overtaken Idina as my favorite Elphie... who knew this day would come?
Siribelle01709 3 months ago
This seems like yesterday when I first saw the play only a couple years ago.
Thank you!
team10leader1 3 months ago
I'd like to see Lea fly ...in this concert ...in that dress ...just like in the musical.
arcemark 3 months ago
Oh my dear god. We have found our new Elphaba in Lea. I didn't know that had that FIERCENESS in her!
Bremen25 3 months ago
woah...Lea Solonga can talk? I've only ever heard her sing :D
luffyfan74 3 months ago
omfg where the hell is freakin kristen or galinda cuz ya know they are so the same person XD
Shabang314 3 months ago
hahaha lea is too angelic to be elphiba...
ikom35 3 months ago
Lea Salonga is an incredible singer as well as Idina. I think that roles need a better person that can fit in the character.And I think Idina is better in Elphaba than Lea. If you will compare it also, can Idina make a powerful perfomance in Miss Saigon as Kim than Lea?
rjd061 3 months ago 4
Although Lea Salonga is far better trained I still prefer Idina purely because I couldn't see Lea's beautiful princess voice in a character as wild as Elphaba. While Idina's vocals occasionally leave something to be desired her acting is usually spot on in this show.
And for the record, Ruthie Henshall was brilliant as Fantine.
TheStar2bella 3 months ago
Idina is ah-mayzing and that can not be denied. She is an amazing person, actress, and singer. Don't deny it! :)
DramaGeek121 3 months ago 6
best musical ive seen in my live
TheBananarama2015 3 months ago
Okay, for a second I was freaking out because I was reading all these comments talking about "Lea" and I thought they were talking about Lea Michelle. And I HATE it when people compare Wicked and Glee. But it's Lea Salonga. Gottit.
ProudSpeakerofWhale 3 months ago 2
Jackie Burns is killing it on Broadway right now.
artisticprodigy1 4 months ago 2
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i LOVE indina manzel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! she has the best voice for alphaba!
ccsraswimmer 4 months ago
Lea's version is the Best!!!
rnldmrnlslvdr 4 months ago
Love you forever Idina, you are the only Elpheba in my opinion! No one can deliver the power, emotion and personality that you give this show.
ritsfata 4 months ago
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Both versions are nice, and quite different. Why do people keep flagging all the pro-Idina comments as Spam? Just because someone prefers one actress/singer doesn't mean they're spamming- most of their comments were well-thought-out and polite as well.
Jabroniville 4 months ago 6
one of the best voices i've ever heard #idina
Tiva102 4 months ago 5
I think both versions were brillian but to be honest you cant compare these two
thunderstormabbi 4 months ago
I have to say whilst Idina was perfect for Elphaba, Lea aboslutely rocked that performance and I prefer her voice. Would love to see her on Broadway.
MissRamble 4 months ago 2
i love both their voices... i'd say idina menzel's is more instantly recognisable and very unique, but lea salonga DOES have the voice of an angel.
nksw1 4 months ago 53
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she looks like a witch in real life!
dlrsa2 4 months ago
@dlrsa2 Idina has strong features and may easily look more "witchy,", but she's actually quite lovely in person. :-)
luvpinoys 4 months ago 4
I think that Lea has a way better trained voice, it's so clear and doesn't sound like yelling, don't get me wrong I love idina as well but she is gonna ruin her voice belting like that
PhanGirl123 4 months ago
@PhanGirl123 yup! that's fairly true.
idina supposed to sing powerful but not that kind.
this is to cruel for her voice.
mindbender08 4 months ago
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so has anyone else noticed that almost every postive comment towards Idina has been flagged down as spam?
thedeathbymusic 4 months ago
@thedeathbymusic unfortunately you have joined that group :(
mswixx12 4 months ago
Salonga is the better singer and the better actress, so it's not surprising that she is better overall. She'll blow everyone away if she decides to do this role.
jamesgardell2 4 months ago
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Idina is incredible. The second lady scares me!
wickedthebest22 4 months ago
@wickedthebest22 of course you would say that, you are an idina die-hard fan i see :))
ovitatirac 4 months ago
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I defintly think that idina winss.. elphaba needs to be strong... and idina is.... but either way... WICKED IS AMAZING!!!
TwiGleek24 5 months ago 6
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Ehh...Lea was ok...even the audience didnt think she was that great...they're barely clapping lol!!
RommieRules 5 months ago 4
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idina is convincingly excellent in acting but there is quite a lot of problems in her singing techniques i guess. lea salonga is consistent acting, singing and stage presence.
wewewooo 5 months ago
lea salonga is above the others because she has excellent singing techniques, a beautiful singing voice and a wonderful stage presence.
wewewooo 5 months ago
Funny how oh-so-casually Lea says, "Thank you very much" at the end of such a huge song :) In Filipino colloquial, it's like, "Wala lang..." :D Bravo, Lea! Bravo *also*, Idina!
NicoleTirona 5 months ago
As posters all over the world have noted, Idina is the QUEEN OF SQUEAKY. Her voice is so painful to listen to that a cat in heat would have to hide so as not to damage its ears!
sarahgfan24 5 months ago
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@sarahgfan24 Isn't that how the Wicked Witch of the West SHOULD sound? Just sayin'......
Winter27996 5 months ago
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Idina has wayy more heart and emotion into it, shes AMAZING blows me away, and hers is defidently more powerful than Leas.
Lizzy19321 5 months ago 2
I think Idina has a slight nasaly voice, but the thing about it.........SHE ROCKS IT! I dont understand how she can sound so remarkable I mean WOW <333 Idina
Lizzy19321 5 months ago 66
Indina sings freaky
MrDomokun28 5 months ago
SALONGA HANDS DOWN. Imagine how much more interesting Elphaba would become if Salonga were to do it, the way she transformed Ruthie Henshall's lifeless Fantine into a full-fledged tragic, empathetic character!
archieanders 5 months ago
Idina's voice sucks. She doesn't have a steady hold on the notes she kept straining to reach. No wonder she ruined her voice doing this musical and performs this song in a much lower key every time she's asked to sing it.
negrotybash 5 months ago
She says "renown" like nobody does anymore. D:
DansuLexi 6 months ago
二人ともlovelovelove!!!!!!!
kassuuumiii 6 months ago
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I like Lea Salonga. I'll always know her as Princess Jasmine's singing voice, so I respect her & love her voice. However I don't believe she did this song (defying gravity) justice. He voice is too pretty. I don't think it has enough power, nowhere near enough power as Idina. All I get from Lea is apretty ballad that's trying to be emotional. With Idina, it was & is always a guarantee that you'll hear an emotion & power like non other. Its special and I believe that only Idina can accomplish it.
zeroendless2 6 months ago
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sarahgfan24 6 months ago
Obviously, the producers wanted someone who sounded like a WITCH, so they had to cast someone with an UGLY, THROATY, SQUEAKY voice, so hiring Idina Menzel was a no-brainer.
sarahgfan24 6 months ago
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@sarahgfan24 STFU you have no idea what you're talking, about she is amazing talented I'm blown away every time i hear this.
Lizzy19321 5 months ago
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Idina is the first Elphaba, Its her role, any other person as Elphaba is an interpretation on Idinas, no matter if its better (it isnt) or isnt, Its still Idinas role. Shes an unbelievable talent
applesaremykids 6 months ago
@applesaremykids NOBODY said that Idina wasn't the original and that she wasn't talented. It doesn't change the fact, however, that she HAS a squeaky, annoying voice, and that MANY others could do (and have done) better in the role.
joshgardell 6 months ago
I like the music!