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  • her dynamics in crescendo and voice is the best, i heard her in singapore and i heard other elphaba on utube but i still find her best to my preference :)

  • Jemma is so freaking amazing. Ugh. But I love Idina as well. Obviously Jemma's voice is better(JUST LISTEN TO IT.) But Idina's personality is just so laocvfhap;'k/lmfv. Just love them both.

  • I saw her in Singapore :-) She's so amazing! <3 This is my favorite song from the musical!

  • I'm limited...just look at me I'm limited. yes this exactly how i feel whenever Jemma opens her mouth to sing. her voice is truly unparalleled. love her!!!

  • AMAZING.... i saw her in singapore.. i love her voice everytime she singing, especially for this song... :D

  • BEST elphaba EVER.

  • Jemma Rix's vocals in Defying Gravity is honestly hands down the best of any other actress playing Elphaba...

  • i love idina's portrayal of elphaba... but jemma's belt just blows me away!!!

  • just saw her in Singapore

    AMAZING

  • Amazing voice. She blew me away!!! Saw her today at WICKED Singapore!!

  • she is way better than Idina...

  • @tylernicholas She's so different you can't even compare the two. I think they're right next to each other.

  • She was awesome in SG,really talented!Saw her yesterday!

  • I love this song so much ever since I saw the show at Perth last August, Jemma is amazing and her voice chills me (in a good way!) ....plus me and I share the same name :D

  • Saw her in SG last week!She is amazing!!! I wanna go watch her again!!! Can't get enough of it!!!

  • I saw her in Singapore today! She gave me shivers! She still does! :'D

  • Thumbs up if you saw her and loved her in Singapore!

  • @phyllisahoe aw hell yeah.

  • @phyllisahoe she is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • just watched her like 2 hours ago...amazing :) i love jemma rix XDD

  • I met Jemma when Wicked was still in Melbourne, not only does she have a fabulous voice, but she is so down-to-earth. Oh how I love her!!! Amazing person totaled up!

  • Can we in the UK swap Rachel Tucker for Jemma Rix? ;) That would be AMAZING! Such a brilliant Defying Gravity!

  • She reminds of Lucy Lawless for some reason....odd.

  • @RuckalltheFules lol she has got a good body.... but Xena did more of a LALALALALALALAAAAAA sound... not this lovely rendition :P

  • I think Jemma's even better now. Like I like her Brisbane & Perth finals even more !

  • nope

  • @NinjaSQuirrel464 Idina could never do this live. Rachel Tucker beats her hands down. On the soundtrack Idina is good but live...no way.

  • Jemma is amazing.... Got the broadway cd but I just can't listen to it because Idina is just not as good as Jemma is!!! SHE'S AMAZING =D..... WICKED HAS TO COME BACK TO PERTH OR JUST AUSSIE =D!!!!

  • I POSTED LUCY DURACK'S LAST EVER SHOW!!! SUBSCRIBE AND COMMENT!!! STILL MORE VIDEOS TO COME OF IT, HAVENT FINISHED YET!!!

  • Jemma's amazing. Watched the Perth show last night. Stunner! I, too, liked her singing more than Idina's. Hers is so smooth and emotional! Idina's good also but...Jemma would win in a sing-off ;)

  • she cracks a few times... and cant hear her... still a great song, written soo well...

  • not her best, I've heard her sing this better. :)

  • i get chills every time i hear the end ^.^

    she has an impecible voice

  • both are obviously talented and amazing, but I also like Jemma's interpretation more (a lot more, actually).

  • WOW!!! i didn't think anyone could match Rachel Tucker but that girl is outstanding!!! :-)

  • @xxCatxx83 You should see her now! She's like a fine wine, only gotten better with time... (second thoughts, that analogy is a bit creepy :P ). Particularly now that she's got lead.

    She OWNS the role now, she's added in her own special riffs. Absolutley amazing <3

  • It's Licks Rix! Some flipping amazing vocal acrobatics in there.

  • i would marry elphaba if i could.

  • prefer Amanda Harrison and Lucy Durak

  • ahhh mi gawd shes so much better than idina

  • my art teacher at school knows her and is gonna get her to come meet us

  • shes so wonderrrful, i can't decided which version i love more.

  • @GirlDrawnBadly of course you can jemmas version

  • she is the clearest elphaba ive ever heard. this song sits PERFECTLY in her. and slight change of power in her voice in the 'bring me down's ... utter amazement! x

  • wicked.... <3

  • so weird seeing her when shes not green ._.

  • that riff at the end (@ 3:31) is literally killing me every time i hear it. HOLY SHIT! could she be any more amazing?!

  • Please, AUS, lend Jemma to the UK for a few months....amazing!

  • Jemma is so much better than Indina. Omg.

  • i saw jemma in wicked in adelaide the other night and she was unbelievable. i actually haven't been able to listen to the broadway recording with idina since then, it's just not as good. jemma is amazing <3

  • @lianacrebbin i very much agree!!! i saw it on wed. the 21st i think... :) SHE IS THE AMAZINGGGEST

  • @RosieAlaska oh hey, i was there too! She was absolutely perfect that night! I saw her at the stage door afterwards and she was so awesome :)

  • @lianacrebbin so true!!!! i find the the Broadway recording so boring compared to this!!! she is amazing!

  • Jemma is soooo amazing.... Her voice is brilliant and i agree when she IS Elphaba she sings it much better because she is in character :D

  • she's such a star!

  • she has made me want to do musical theatre :)

  • That guy in front who claps prematurely really annoys me.

  • She has a pretty voice, and sings the song well. But she sings it so sweetly. Idina sings it like her heart is breaking. This version cant compare with that.

  • @serafimjones You can't compare Jemma singing it to an audience, pretty much out of character, to when Idina is Elphaba on stage. Having seen Wicked three times, every time with Jemma as Elphaba, I can say she sings Defying Gravity beautifully and heartbreaking. I had chills, and tears in my eyes every time.

  • @serafimjones Idina sings it like her voice is breaking.

  • @omglolwhatever I've noticed that too. I find it almost uncomfortable to watch Idina sing live because it seems so unnatural for her to reach those high notes D: and like it's hurting her. Not pleasant. It should be effortless.

  • Jemma Rix is THE BEST Elpheba <3 Wicked Australia <3

    Saw it in Brisbane 3 weeks ago, may i just say my mind was blown.

  • I must agree Jemma is the best Elpheba in the world and even her acting is awesome....Lucy and Jemma are No.1!Wicked Az!

  • fantastic.

  • so incredible.

  • I want a recording of the soundtrack featuring Jemma Rix and Lucy Durak ... On the official CD the lead's have very poor voices for such a great show.

  • P.s. I'm watching this on repeat.... Haha.

  • Jemma is absolutely amazing. Saw her in the recent Brisbane show where she played Elphaba. The end of defying gravity got an easy standing ovation. She's brilliant. Whilst I personally think Idina Menzel is the best Elphaba in terms of acting, and the chemistry she shared with Kristin Chenoweth when they were Elphaba/Glinda together, I think Jemma is a much better vocalist than Idina. <3 you Jemma - I'm dropping Med at Uni to do Performing Arts because of you ;)

  • @MitchellPerry93 I saw it in Brisbane a few weeks ago and it was amazing <3 standing ovation for Defying Gravity

  • Idina will always be better.

  • @spanishss most Elphabas top Idina... Idina is way too pitchy.

  • @TheNucleolus Idina will always be amazing. She was first, she created the show, her voice is beautiful. Her technique is superb.

  • @spanishss I completely disagree... if her technique was perfect her voice would not have worsened throughout her run as Elphaba, Jemma has only gotten better throughout her run.

  • She is incredible!

  • I went to see wicked the other night. SHE WAS AMAZING!

  • BROADWAY BROADWAY BROADWAY! BEst Elphaba ever!!! Other than Mandy Gonzalez (my first and the only Elphaba for me)

  • She is brilliance!

  • Well....Yes she would be a hit on broadway but call me selfish, I WANT HER TO STAY HERE!!!!!!

  • Damm!! She makes it look so easy!

    Loved it!!!

  • I showed this clip to my partner tonight and we are still getting our jaws off the floor. Phenomenal is the word I would describe this talented young lady. Broadway material and TONY award winning YES! After meeting Ms Rix I have decided she is the most down to earth person in the entertainment industry I've EVER met. She even signed a photograph for my birthday that was taken of the first time I saw Wicked and it still takes pride of place on my mantel...Can't wait to see her again in Brisbane!

  • She has without a doubt an amazing voice. I get goosebumps when she hits those high notes. I had the priviledge of seeing her in wicked and although she sounds amazing in this vid, it does her voice no justice. jemma completely blew me away in her performance. She is breathtaking live and I cannot fault her voice. Definately true nobody else comes close to her...

  • i agree...she is definitely broadway material :)

    but i would MUCH rather her stay in Aussie ;D

    Love jemma :D

  • saw her in sydney. she needs to go to broadway right now!

  • Have done - and thanks for clarifying your use of the word. If nothing else I'm sure you'll think twice before using it again ;)

  • @BlazedHearts I've worked it out, you don't live anywhere near London do you ? I don't normally discuss things like this on YouTube comments but you use of the word 'hate' needed addressing on these comments. It's your right to have an opinion but I would urge others who read this to disregard a personal opinion carrying such a negative message towards an outstanding actress and singer like Rachel Tucker :)

  • @Rich3119 No, no I don't (which is why I'd never see her live, I simply cant afford to go to London just to see Wicked, lol).

    And hate is thrown around a lot more casually nowadays, youre making me sound like some notorious villian. It's not like I'm going "I HATE YOU, STAY OUT OF MY LIFE FOREVER", I just meant hate as in stronger than dislike.

  • @BlazedHearts -continued-

    Also, lets stay on topic. This is a Jemma video and if you want to praise Rachel T, then by all means go and praise her on some videos oriented around her own performances.

  • Another thing- WHY aren't those people on their feet after that performance?!

  • Listen to the reverb in her voice from 3:12, the sign of an exceptional voice, something lessons and coaching can't get you.

  • @ BlazedHearts ... You Tube is great , don't misunderstand me regarding that, and so is Rachel Tucker, so as I say, see her live then come back and post.

  • @Rich3119 Well you don't neccesarily have to see someone live to pass judgement on them.

  • @BlazedHearts Well hate is a strong word and you can never tell from videos anyway. You tube live videos are for nostalgia and nothing more really. Go see her live if you are a true Wicked fan, you will retract your comment. I don't 'hate' any Elphaba's but as I said we all have our favourites.

  • @Rich3119 You're right, it is strong. I do dislike her though, i have to be honest with you there.

    And youtube videos are more than what you make them out to be.

  • Everyone has their favourites but in my opinion the best 3 are Idina, Kerry Ellis and Rachel Tucker. If you are in London and a Wicked fan you must see Rachel Tucker she was born to play this role, go see her and you'll understand :)

    I do miss Kerry Ellis though as her acting and the growl were so amazing :) but Rachel is as good if not better - anyone else seen her ?

  • @Rich3119 I've seen videos of her. D:

    To be honest, I sort of hate her.

    Kerry was so much better.

  • OMG AMAZING! saw her in wicked (Sydney) Was mind blown!

  • OMG AMAZING! saw her in wicked (Sydney) Was mind bolwn!

  • 1. she is simply amazing

    2. i wish they had lucy durack out because it would have sounded even better

    3. it looked so effortless... (in a good way) :)

  • You are phenomenal!!! So powerful, yet effortless up the top. I got goose bumps- the ultimate compliment for a singer!! Well done Jemma!!

  • ahh i love her as elphie ! .. but no one compares to idina menzel :)

  • WOW. Yeah I love Amanda as well, but this was PHENOMENAL.

  • OMG SO AMAZING!

  • Omg going on Wednesday so hope I get her!!

  • @Nucleolus24 Jemma will be doing the Wednesday matinee - Patrice will be doing the evening show.

  • @xmadsinx Damn... are you sure?? I thought they didn't release who played what shows??

  • She's improved heaps since she was on the Japan Wicked.

  • As much as i love amanda harrison, this was a great version =]

  • does anyone else get the chills or miss a heartbeat when they hear songs from Wicked? Amazing

  • I just watched it today! it was so awesome.

    She's so talented!

  • she's amazing!!

  • I saw this today and I only have on word.

    AMAZING.

    Jemma and Lucy were excellent!

  • jemma's way better than indina

  • @Beckstar221 she might be better vocally but Idina is better at characterisation. They're both amazing though <3!

  • @Beckstar221 jemma's amazing, but idina's the original. and try spelling her name right next time :P

  • @theadventuresofmeeee jemma's way better than idina and lucy's beter than kristin chenoweth!!!

  • @Dacookiedoughmonster Hmm i think jemma is better but kristin chenoweth is legend

  • @Beckstar221 r u crazy?!?!?! no she is not... she sings good but not as good as idina

  • @Thriller0404 you must actually be the stupidest, most tone-deaf person to walk the earth! Indina's voice is nice and all but it doesn't have the mellifluous tone that Jemma's has, and where is Indina's interpretation in this song? That's right, there's barely any, she sings straight off the sheet music. So don't go on about the mental health of people who can actually tell the difference between singing (Indina) and SINGING (obvi Jemma), becuase it makes your unintelligence really apparent.

  • @goannagirlable To be fair, the reason Idina sounds like its off the sheet is because she was the original. Her interpretation IS the sheet.

    But otherwise I agree with you.

  • @Thriller0404 they need their own style! idinas amazing but jems better.

  • @Thriller0404 You're getting really ignorant and annoying now.

  • Woo Hoo!!!!!!! :)

  • SHE IS THE BEST EVER. shes like wayyyyyyyYYY better then Idina Menzal. jemma should be thr ULTIMATE LEAD. :D

  • no one will ever beat the oriaingal cast without them wicked wouldent be what its is todat go idina and kristen and jemma is really good tho

  • New Favorite Elphaba? Me thinks so. So now we have Jemma Rix, Eden Espinosa, Teal Wicks, and Idina Menzel. Well played Australia Well Played!

  • She reminds me of Eden.

  • @shaqman145 Her "so if you care to fine meEEEE" is like Eden's and Shoshana's.

    Other people say she "stole" Shoshana Bean's rifts, but in all honesty, I think Jemma does them better.

  • @shaqman145 me too but you know, Australian lol

  • SHE IS AMAZINGGGG, I LOVE HER

  • Gosh, one of my FAVORITE Elphabas.

  • Solid voice, only, I don't hear the vibrato on the end of the power notes.!!! What's that? That's where the tension should release and you get that overwhelming feeling....other that that, this girl is amazing!

  • My favorite Elphie for sure <3

  • the effortlessness of this perfect performance!! I absolutely love it!!

  • Jemma is definitely my favourite Elphaba, she does such an amazing job!

  • Jemma is so amazing to watch as Elphaba - she blew me away when I saw her perform!

  • Jemma was born to play Elphaba, no question about it!!

    She's incredible and i hope to one day see her perform this on broadway! :))

  • the best elphie. what more to say?

  • I think she sings it better than any other elphaba!

  • I would hate to have to perform anything after her... SHE IS AMAZING!!!

  • Shoshana Bean did it all the time... This chick pretty much copied her riffs to the T, or the "FY" lol... Hate to break it to ya... Even when Sho wasn't feeling great she still went for it every time... Don't get me wrong... this girl works it out too... But is paying Ms. Bean a great compliment!!

  • shes amazing, however she would nto ruin her voice if she did it properly!! liek she does all the time

  • Amazing!! So talented.

  • one of the best i have ever heard. stunning!

  • This woman should be defying gravity at the Gershwin theatre on Broadway! She's a total powerhouse and the backbone of the Australian production!

  • She is sooooo amazing a true inspiration!!!!

  • Her voice is priceless. She is better than Idina menzel, Stephanie j block, Amanda harrison! shes better than every single one of them.

  • I loved this girl when I saw here in those crappy disney things in Japan. She was SUCH a power house. I am sooo happy someone discovered her.. her power.. my lord. She is truly gifted, she needs to come to the USA right now!!! She was meant for Elphaba,

  • oh wow. shivers

  • Jemma NAILED this. AMAZING!!!!! I was waiting for the end and I waved my fists in the air bc she was right on the note. Outstanding. As a singer I know how hard this song is to sing. Dare I say, Idina Menzel is shakey at times. This was strong and confident. Well done - Adriano :))

  • we need a full good quality show of her in Australia she is so amazing

  • Holy shitballs!!!

  • When I first saw Wicked we had Jemma that night, I turned to my partner and said "holy shit, she is the standby !! how good must amanda be" We never gott to see Amanda as Elphie. We were lucky to get Jemma twice. Got chills everytime she sung.

  • @cooma73 im glad im not the only one that gets chills and goosebumps everytime she sings! she has the most amazing voice i have ever heard and most likely ever will hear!

  • love love love it!!!

  • As much as I love Amanda Harrison I have to admit that Jemma rix is my all time favourite Elphaba.

  • she rocked that. wow.

  • She's great! I just wish the vocal track was higher. It's a lot of orchestra and can't hear her really. But that's not the her or your fault.

  • She has such a sweet voice, i love her. She's so nice too. I met her at the stage door a few days ago and she jsut stood there for ages answering questions from my mum and I!!

  • im in love with her

  • jemmma is an absolute powerhouse !

    her voice is just amazing ... so clear , clean and crisp ....

    she is definatly up there in The Best Of Elephebas !

  • She's is the only one to play Elphaba. Why the F**k is she the standby. Amanda Harrison is shit compared to Jemma. I would be worried if I was Amanda. This is the directors biggest mistake.

  • Amanda has announced she has officially left Wicked and will not return to Sydney.

  • @MultiClams Amanda quit almost a month ago, you don't need to be so rude.

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  • @NobodyInAllOf0Z sorry about that comment. Thats my little brother. I can't remove that comment because he deleted his account

  • @MultiClams I hope you realize what you just said. Amanda Harrison is gorgeous and has a beautiful voice and anyway she quit almost a month ago. How could you say something like that. I hope to god Amanda doesn't see that comment because she would be very upset if she does and don't forget that Wicked is the worlds most successful show and you could get in deep shit for that comment.

  • she is only one in all of these defying gravity videos that ive seen on youtube that actually does the high note in the second "down" at the end that they were talking about in glee she is incredible