Lets keep in mind that Eden is 9 yrs older than Diana Degarmo.. So when Diana was doing this at 19, only a little over 2 yrs out of her AI run..Eden was a sharp 28...Prime in her career as a Singer and Broadway Actress...
Its kind of like Kristin Chenoweth stepping in for Bernadette Peters.. Sure both are highly qualified to do the role but are they comparable.. NOT IN THE SLIGHTEST...
Being Eden's uncle and biggest fan, I must tell you that she was hand-selected by the producers of this show while it was still in pre-production back in 2003. They discovered her in LA and stated that the search was over, they had found "their Brooklyn". She originated the role and performed it with the grace,integrity, dedication, and strong work ethic she has always possessed. Her musical theater career spans over 17 years now. Diana's career is still fresh! Wish her much success, however.
@Roland121364 Now, that is just not fair: Rubbing such a fact in people's faces. I hope you realize that you are one of the luckiest people in the world ;) I just traveled across the Atlantic to see Rent off-Broadway and Wicked on Broadway, and that is the closest I'll ever come to such wickedly (bad choice of words?) awesome people such as Eden.
@daisydog13 The bottom line is.. Diana Degarmo is a Human Brand that has been in the Public Eye since she was 16. Therefore, she cannot chance going for notes her voice may not allow her to go, EVERY NIGHT.. That half step allows her to gradually reach the A-flat.. Which sounds much fuller and Sounds more polished...
duuuuude she can do that so easily!!! ugh, so jeleous! Im not trying to be mean, but does belting come easily for people who arent, well you know, petite? Diana is cute though...im just wondering...
I don't blame the singers for the screaming nature of this song. I blame the songwriters. No woman should have to sing a G# like that, ever. It will literally shorten her career.
She's not screaming!!!!! Shes belting. It's great!!! Some of the stupid people piss me off and some of you are seem really stupid because of the bad grammar you use. Shes great and a lot of you are retarded.
to the people down below. This is definitely NOT yelling at all. It's singing, from her gut. Just because its not all that new pop stuff we hear today, it must mean its yelling right? NO. Just because she can actually SING. Its called BELTING not yelling. Learn your facts, before you go bashing real talent.
This is much healthier than Eden's. She was SMART to have the key lowered because it sounds a lot better. Eden is a screamer. She has literally no vocal technique. She over does everything by screaming it out and pushing herself past her limits. No doubt, she's amazingly talented, but her voice isn't going to last for long. Diana has all of those notes and it sounds brilliant.
@MSUFreemanFive Very true. All you have to do is look up any video of Eden's last run as Elphaba in Wicked SF and your statement about her voice not lasting will be proven true, and it's quite sad, because she does have amazing talent, but did too much with it, I guess
This is in a much lower key han Eden sang it in!!! Just saying!!! Theyre both amazing but Eden went for the higher key and pwned it! LOL Love Diana's version tho!
I have grown to love Diana's voice. However, Eden's will always be better to me. Anyone saying that she has to much vibrato or whatever are being ridiculous since vibrato comes naturally with good technique. There is a world of difference between belting an F# and a G. Both are very difficult though. I am sure she could sing this in the original key.
@LizSmiles1 Actually a lot of the votes weren't counted that year cause of a glitch or some dumb shit like that. I agree with you she can sing 1000 times better than Fantasia, she should've won.
I really like this version compared to others. I feel like there's more soul behind the vocals sans all the musical theatre techniques to the point where most singers that sing this sound somewhat similar - I mean the over-used vibrato effect. Diana's version brings the song to a different musical genre in my opinion
there are such good things about diana's and eden's versions. here, she sounds so effortless, it's so smooth and perfect and just amazing. but eden strikes me as more of a powerhouse because sure, she's reaching but it adds a lot to it i think. gaaah both are so fantastic :)
This is absolutely MIND-BLOWING. I have always loved Diana, and I don't like comparing her to Eden, but if I had to I would probably say I like her version better.
@sandleaf1 omg she would be perfect for elphaba!! i just seen diana in hair 2 weeks ago she has pipes! and is sooo nice i talked to her at the stage door so maybe after hair she will journey to oz
All these high note fanatics reeeallly wear me out. I love belting, don't get me wrong, but when we're dismissing an entire performance as "unimpressive" because the top note is a G instead of a G#, things are getting a lil out of hand. You all realize that there are more aspects to music than what the top note is, right? Who knows why it's in a different key? Who cares? Honestly, if a woman can hit a G as comfortably as Diana did here, chances are a G# does not require that much more effort.
I think Diana has a much fuller tone than Eden. I had never seen Eden sing it until I saw the comments here reference her performance. I watched it and she is without a doubt impressive. Diana just has so much back bone to her voice. She has soul you can't fake. It just seemed as though Eden was reaching a little. Both are obviously amazingly talented though.
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i think part of the fact it seems fuller is because it's a half step lower so the entire song is in a more comfortable part of her range than Edens. If by fuller you mean heavier then yes Diana's voice is heavier. I do think this version may sound nicer, but my thought is that if Eden sang it a half-step lower her version would win. I feel her voice is sweeter and her vibrato adds a level of awe to her belting making it seem more controlled.Diana's got an awesome voice it just lacks luster.
@TBon3Supl3x This guy is right. It's easier for Diana to hit because it is a half step lower than Eden's version. It's easier to belt a G (Diana) than a G# (Eden).
@kalkr8z Agree. Both of them are amazing! However, Eden sings a full step higher, which makes a lot of difference. I'm kind of glad that they lower the key since it sounds amazing too but less demanding for the singer. :)
@DianaDFan Yes!! Sorry, this really is only half-step lower. I didn't listen to it carefully enough. It's really interesting since Diana sings in the original key in other videos but not in this one. Do you know if they adjust during the tour? And I actually love this lowered version. I think Diana sounds more comfortable in this one. ^^
It's because Eden's key is much higher. She has a higher range than diana. It's that good kinda reach you know? Like not painful. Just sounds like there is effort being made while effortless. I personally enjoy that combination
@MrApollo45 its not yelling at all. her belt is extremely healthy. she's been trained, and has complete control. if she were yelling, she wouldnt be able to do it 8 shows a week.
@daisydog13 Actually in the sheet music (original key) the top note is an A-flat, by taking it down half a step it makes i a G. Which is still impressive. But if you were a singer you'd know how much of a difference even a semitone can make to a high belt.
@sydneyparra96 they lowered the key literally one half step, thats basically nothing and she is still belting a G. Also, he belting at the end sounds much more healthily done than Eden's.
I love eden, and i love diana too (thought she shoulda won idol) and as impressive as it is to hear eden hit those notes at the end of her version, this one is much more pleasant to listen too. it just sounds a bit more pure. Yes, it is a much lower key, but i still like it better.
God, I just love this. Eden does it great too, but I really love this one just a tiny bit more. I got the chance to see Diana do it in Dallas, and I was just blown away. Incredible.
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Songs that are screamed at me. Do I care any longer? It seems that the screaming is more important than the dramatic purpose of the song. A very 80s idea. Thought it was over! Sadly it continues.
i don't think diana's version is vocally inferior but eden's performance brought tears to my eyes. her version is so heartfelt and honest and i don't think that diana is at the same level acting wise.
i just really like the song in this lower key. im a fan of diana's but i don't think she's truly extraordinary in this performance. I wish Eden would do it in this lower key - the higher one is just too much to sing or to hear.
This is a beautiful version. Very different from Eden, and yet still powerful. I would love to see Diana do more broadway. She certainly carries it off here.
this is definitely in a lower key than eden's version. I'm not good at determining those kind of things just from listening, but I can hit these notes with diana's version and not even close with eden's.
Yes, I believe it does. This is a difficult song to sing in either key! I think both Eden and Diana deserve kudos since I'm sure they can sing in both keys equally well.
Thank you. So it starts in A major and modulates to B-flat major, correct? And the Broadway version starts in B-flat major. Also, while it might "only" be a half-step lower, B-flat major only has 2 flats, while B-major has five sharps, a daunting task for almost any singer.
I agree. Eden had to really strain to hit those notes sometimes and it wasn't her fault... the song was just too high. I hate that every composer feels the need to cause vocal damage to his or her actors these days.
That song was tailored to Eden's voice. That's just her style. I am personally not that huge of a fan of diana's brooklyn but I adored her as penny in hairspray...
it doesn't make the song inferior, its just more impressive when someone can hit those amazing notes that eden hits. and i saw this show a lot, and ive gotta say that eden really can hit those notes without straining (although it does sound like shes straining on this video).
Diana can definitely sing this in the higher key, it was just more comfortable half a step lower and easier for the sound systems since each theatre differed.
I would LOVE to see her play "Elphaba" in the movie "Wicked"!! I didn't think she could do it....but she is becoming much more mature now. She is wonderful!
Why does everyone have to complare performances? You either like them or you don't, don't bring Eden into this. If every Brooklyn was like Eden it would get boring. Variety is key.
I hope all this people saying Eden is not good have at least seen a clip of Wicked or RENT, because if not, they're simply a bunch of big mouths. Diana is good, yes, but Eden's just got talent! I seriously doubt Diana could make an Elphaba as powerful and amazing as Eden does.
I've always thought that just because you can hit a note, doesn't mean you should. So when I heard Eden do this song on the recording, I wasn't impressed. It just wasn't pleasant.
But DAMN! Diana, this song was written for you! That last note was pristine!
haha it's kinda funny I was just at a camp with Diana and Eden and Diana actually sang this! Eden didn't seem to care because she sang Defying Gravity haha
Are you saying they can't sing? I'll agree that Archuletta didn't have the greatest stage presense...but both of them have knock out voices.
I'd even be willing to accept you not liking Archuletta, but this girl has some pipes. Period! This is one of the hardest songs in musical theatre to sing!
I personally like Diana's version MUCH better that Eden's! I actually didn't really like Eden that much. But Diana's got a beautiful voice and this is a beautiful song i love it! :)
she's freaking amazing!!!!!
Nigel1006 3 months ago
Lets keep in mind that Eden is 9 yrs older than Diana Degarmo.. So when Diana was doing this at 19, only a little over 2 yrs out of her AI run..Eden was a sharp 28...Prime in her career as a Singer and Broadway Actress...
Its kind of like Kristin Chenoweth stepping in for Bernadette Peters.. Sure both are highly qualified to do the role but are they comparable.. NOT IN THE SLIGHTEST...
syworld82 3 months ago
She just belted a G. No big deal.
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Being Eden's uncle and biggest fan, I must tell you that she was hand-selected by the producers of this show while it was still in pre-production back in 2003. They discovered her in LA and stated that the search was over, they had found "their Brooklyn". She originated the role and performed it with the grace,integrity, dedication, and strong work ethic she has always possessed. Her musical theater career spans over 17 years now. Diana's career is still fresh! Wish her much success, however.
Roland121364 5 months ago 4
@Roland121364 Now, that is just not fair: Rubbing such a fact in people's faces. I hope you realize that you are one of the luckiest people in the world ;) I just traveled across the Atlantic to see Rent off-Broadway and Wicked on Broadway, and that is the closest I'll ever come to such wickedly (bad choice of words?) awesome people such as Eden.
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LittleSockMonkey 6 months ago 10
wow u r frickin amazing
singer2269 6 months ago
@daisydog13 The bottom line is.. Diana Degarmo is a Human Brand that has been in the Public Eye since she was 16. Therefore, she cannot chance going for notes her voice may not allow her to go, EVERY NIGHT.. That half step allows her to gradually reach the A-flat.. Which sounds much fuller and Sounds more polished...
syworld82 7 months ago
by half a step cutecurlytop...she still hits an A flat with ease.
daisydog13 8 months ago
love the ending when she threw her head back like that, that was awesome! :D
cutecurlytop409 8 months ago
duuuuude she can do that so easily!!! ugh, so jeleous! Im not trying to be mean, but does belting come easily for people who arent, well you know, petite? Diana is cute though...im just wondering...
PrettyTiaF 8 months ago
I don't blame the singers for the screaming nature of this song. I blame the songwriters. No woman should have to sing a G# like that, ever. It will literally shorten her career.
thetubkins 8 months ago
Holy Belting!
LingLingRox 9 months ago
I need to see this girl painted green.......NOW! ;-)
IsabelleHayley 9 months ago 13
@IsabelleHayley AMEN!!
michaelbenson1989 7 months ago
I am a professional opera singer. You dunce.
MrApollo45 9 months ago
She's not screaming!!!!! Shes belting. It's great!!! Some of the stupid people piss me off and some of you are seem really stupid because of the bad grammar you use. Shes great and a lot of you are retarded.
stj2013 9 months ago
edens is better
johnrhys17 9 months ago
to the people down below. This is definitely NOT yelling at all. It's singing, from her gut. Just because its not all that new pop stuff we hear today, it must mean its yelling right? NO. Just because she can actually SING. Its called BELTING not yelling. Learn your facts, before you go bashing real talent.
ItsTheTaniaShow 10 months ago
When she belted the last notes, I was strangely reminded of Patti Labelle.
selujlyrad04 11 months ago
This is better than any of her American Idol performance.
MrLuigiable 11 months ago
"Belting" ? What vocal category is this? Like I said, its yelling any way you look at it.
MrApollo45 11 months ago
@MrApollo45 you are an idiot and know nothing of singing technique if you think this is yelling - it's perfect
tuzzogal 9 months ago
This is much healthier than Eden's. She was SMART to have the key lowered because it sounds a lot better. Eden is a screamer. She has literally no vocal technique. She over does everything by screaming it out and pushing herself past her limits. No doubt, she's amazingly talented, but her voice isn't going to last for long. Diana has all of those notes and it sounds brilliant.
MSUFreemanFive 1 year ago
@MSUFreemanFive Very true. All you have to do is look up any video of Eden's last run as Elphaba in Wicked SF and your statement about her voice not lasting will be proven true, and it's quite sad, because she does have amazing talent, but did too much with it, I guess
theemaestro576 1 year ago
i met her 7 years ago today :)
irishtothecore1 1 year ago
this is in an obviously lower key
DavidDSR01 1 year ago
@DavidDSR01 Its a full step lower....
puccinilover 1 year ago
@DavidDSR01 nope. its the originalllll!
ashF409 1 year ago
@DavidDSR01 this is definitely not a lower key.
Stingoscar1987 11 months ago
@Stingoscar1987 actually it is a half step lower (i just asked my roommate who has perfect pitch) Still this is a SUPER impressive performance
lilpokey731 10 months ago
she is goo but i like edens more because it is in the actually key
bastiantotalhappy 1 year ago
woooo lawdy something about this made me wanna scream for jayzus!!! shewwwww didn't Diana had all this in her???!!!
Ijuswannacu 1 year ago
DAYUM ON THAT LAST NOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kreigertiger 1 year ago
This is in a much lower key han Eden sang it in!!! Just saying!!! Theyre both amazing but Eden went for the higher key and pwned it! LOL Love Diana's version tho!
mibm07 1 year ago
@mibm07 Actually, it's only a half step lower.
wickedphant0m 1 year ago
i definitely like her version better then eden!!!!!! edens versio sounds a little bit strained in some parts
xxDancingBabyxx 1 year ago
woah... i thought Eden was the only person in the world that could belt that last note
1920jenny 1 year ago
Check out her version of Streetsinger, SOO AMAZING!
tipofmytongue1024 1 year ago
fuck she can sing.
so jealous!
purpleronnie987 1 year ago
sing girl!!!!!
GREGORYPABLO 1 year ago
I have grown to love Diana's voice. However, Eden's will always be better to me. Anyone saying that she has to much vibrato or whatever are being ridiculous since vibrato comes naturally with good technique. There is a world of difference between belting an F# and a G. Both are very difficult though. I am sure she could sing this in the original key.
TerribleGreenBlizzrd 1 year ago 4
SING HONEY!!!!!!!
cdmsinger 1 year ago
beautiful voice and great interpretation of that song!!!
remali06 1 year ago
Can someone tell me why this woman did not win American Idol?? She's awesome!!
LizSmiles1 1 year ago
@LizSmiles1 Actually a lot of the votes weren't counted that year cause of a glitch or some dumb shit like that. I agree with you she can sing 1000 times better than Fantasia, she should've won.
raverman411 1 year ago
I really like this version compared to others. I feel like there's more soul behind the vocals sans all the musical theatre techniques to the point where most singers that sing this sound somewhat similar - I mean the over-used vibrato effect. Diana's version brings the song to a different musical genre in my opinion
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pinkfloydfan1000 1 year ago
I kinda prefer this to Eden's. Her vocal is smoother, and the lower key makes those high notes not as shrill.
FireGirlG 1 year ago
I perfer Eden, but hey, I'm biased! I do love Diana, though.
I remember being so mad when Fantasia won American Idol. Well, look at her now compared to Diana.
BeautifullyTragicLFB 1 year ago
there are such good things about diana's and eden's versions. here, she sounds so effortless, it's so smooth and perfect and just amazing. but eden strikes me as more of a powerhouse because sure, she's reaching but it adds a lot to it i think. gaaah both are so fantastic :)
mellowwfelloww 1 year ago
she's amazing.
straaberrees 1 year ago
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It might be good but it's taken down from the original.
bferry18 1 year ago
oh myyyyy <33 this is amazing
kkissesxx3 1 year ago
And I like how she doesn't have to mix her voice a ton.
Soon2beonbroadway 1 year ago
This is absolutely MIND-BLOWING. I have always loved Diana, and I don't like comparing her to Eden, but if I had to I would probably say I like her version better.
Soon2beonbroadway 1 year ago
too many glottal onsets, sorry.
pinkstar12 1 year ago
@pinkstar12 Opinion. Sorry.
o0ber 1 year ago
Eden is much, much better i'm afraid. Diana's in her belt 20 seconds into the song. Ruined in my opinion. End.
pinkstar12 1 year ago
@pinkstar12 and eden's in her throat (and nose) for the last minute so i don't see how she's any better
Randalina1 1 year ago
Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee <3 soo much more cleaner than edens :) amazing
Munchkinland08 1 year ago
i think i'm in loveeeee <3
kevin060590 1 year ago
Can we see her in green makeup at the Gershwin sometime soon, please?
sandleaf1 1 year ago
@sandleaf1 omg she would be perfect for elphaba!! i just seen diana in hair 2 weeks ago she has pipes! and is sooo nice i talked to her at the stage door so maybe after hair she will journey to oz
NobodyInAllofOZ1 1 year ago
@NobodyInAllofOZ1 no.
pinkstar12 1 year ago
@NobodyInAllofOZ1 YES! YES! YES!!!!!
IsabelleHayley 1 year ago
Does anyone know the context of this song in the show?
samerz816 1 year ago
This girl was born to be on stage.
metfan68 1 year ago 9
i shivered the WHOLE way through this. the tone to her voice is simply goregous.
gcampbell03 1 year ago 5
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Q1351 1 year ago
How old was she here?
LisaDutchie1990 1 year ago
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Q1351 1 year ago
Diana is actually 18 in this video but she turned 19 a few weeks later.
Q1351 1 year ago
she's in Hair now, right? i'm seeing it in April.
jbw612 1 year ago
yep, as Sheila
darnoffside 1 year ago
i met her when i was....11 maybe, and she was 18!! she was SO spuer niceee!!! she has an AMAZINGG voicee!!
cestsoiroolala 1 year ago
Who cares if the key is lowered? Would you rather her sing it in a higher key and damage her voice?
Opening night for Hair tomorrow... New Sheila! New tribe... Starshine!
BlueJeanBaby012 1 year ago
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Not nearly as good as Eden. When I saw it on Broadway, Eden STOPPED the show because of a standing ovation after this song.
mrmusic1987 1 year ago
All these high note fanatics reeeallly wear me out. I love belting, don't get me wrong, but when we're dismissing an entire performance as "unimpressive" because the top note is a G instead of a G#, things are getting a lil out of hand. You all realize that there are more aspects to music than what the top note is, right? Who knows why it's in a different key? Who cares? Honestly, if a woman can hit a G as comfortably as Diana did here, chances are a G# does not require that much more effort.
beffcow 1 year ago 9
I remember meeting her in Philidelphia @ the Boscov's Parade for Thanksgiving! She was So sweet/ Awesome singer.Love Her!!
HappyMadisonDude 2 years ago
She's going to be in Hair
darnoffside 2 years ago
I can't believe she didn't win American Idol! I cried when she lost to Fantasia lol.
DancingFan28 2 years ago 7
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lmao its not like u'd get a percentage of the proceeds lol
desolate2 2 years ago
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lowered the key...not impressed
PatVrick 2 years ago
Eden's version is fantastic, but this one actually gave me chills... serious chills. Wow!
jwalkowi 2 years ago 40
true for all these, but u should hear eden sing defy gravity
HighonBoots 2 years ago
I think Diana has a much fuller tone than Eden. I had never seen Eden sing it until I saw the comments here reference her performance. I watched it and she is without a doubt impressive. Diana just has so much back bone to her voice. She has soul you can't fake. It just seemed as though Eden was reaching a little. Both are obviously amazingly talented though.
kalkr8z 2 years ago 57
Yeah I agree. Edens voice is kinda light like whipped cream lol
fatboytjc 2 years ago
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i think part of the fact it seems fuller is because it's a half step lower so the entire song is in a more comfortable part of her range than Edens. If by fuller you mean heavier then yes Diana's voice is heavier. I do think this version may sound nicer, but my thought is that if Eden sang it a half-step lower her version would win. I feel her voice is sweeter and her vibrato adds a level of awe to her belting making it seem more controlled.Diana's got an awesome voice it just lacks luster.
TBon3Supl3x 2 years ago
@TBon3Supl3x This guy is right. It's easier for Diana to hit because it is a half step lower than Eden's version. It's easier to belt a G (Diana) than a G# (Eden).
stephaniedfw 2 years ago
@kalkr8z Agree. Both of them are amazing! However, Eden sings a full step higher, which makes a lot of difference. I'm kind of glad that they lower the key since it sounds amazing too but less demanding for the singer. :)
sunnyyichen 1 year ago
@sunnyyichen Actually, this is half a step lower. Diana did sing it in the original key too, but yeah, they're both great.
DianaDFan 1 year ago
@DianaDFan Yes!! Sorry, this really is only half-step lower. I didn't listen to it carefully enough. It's really interesting since Diana sings in the original key in other videos but not in this one. Do you know if they adjust during the tour? And I actually love this lowered version. I think Diana sounds more comfortable in this one. ^^
sunnyyichen 1 year ago
@sunnyyichen They adjusted the key to this one later in the tour.
DianaDFan 1 year ago
@kalkr8z
It's because Eden's key is much higher. She has a higher range than diana. It's that good kinda reach you know? Like not painful. Just sounds like there is effort being made while effortless. I personally enjoy that combination
2QT2BST 1 year ago 3
@kalkr8z This is not singing. Its yelling.
MrApollo45 1 year ago
@MrApollo45 its not yelling at all. her belt is extremely healthy. she's been trained, and has complete control. if she were yelling, she wouldnt be able to do it 8 shows a week.
heyheyyouyou04 11 months ago 3
@kalkr8z Bearing in mind that this is lower than the key Eden sings it in so its much easier to get a fuller tone.
benjiboi91 8 months ago
@benjiboi91 ...by half a step...she still hits an A flat, i don't see how that would suddenly allow for someone's tone to become miraculously fuller
daisydog13 8 months ago
@daisydog13 Actually in the sheet music (original key) the top note is an A-flat, by taking it down half a step it makes i a G. Which is still impressive. But if you were a singer you'd know how much of a difference even a semitone can make to a high belt.
benjiboi91 8 months ago
@kalkr8z i agree. they lowered the key for this version, so its much less of a reach. diana rocks it.
sydneyparra96 5 months ago
@sydneyparra96 they lowered the key literally one half step, thats basically nothing and she is still belting a G. Also, he belting at the end sounds much more healthily done than Eden's.
briansing967 2 weeks ago
her voice has such a beautiful tone
Clowsterr 2 years ago 5
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and if you want to hear the best version, listen to Natalie Weiss sing it!
Thundr915 2 years ago
I love eden, and i love diana too (thought she shoulda won idol) and as impressive as it is to hear eden hit those notes at the end of her version, this one is much more pleasant to listen too. it just sounds a bit more pure. Yes, it is a much lower key, but i still like it better.
Thundr915 2 years ago 3
love this version how ever i really (L) edens last note shame they brought this down great performance however stilll love edens more
100Jordy791 2 years ago
God, I just love this. Eden does it great too, but I really love this one just a tiny bit more. I got the chance to see Diana do it in Dallas, and I was just blown away. Incredible.
backflipper45 2 years ago
I would love to see her as Nessa in the film version of Wicked... she would ROCK
syworld82 2 years ago 2
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Songs that are screamed at me. Do I care any longer? It seems that the screaming is more important than the dramatic purpose of the song. A very 80s idea. Thought it was over! Sadly it continues.
richeldis4 2 years ago
this girl is so much more powerfully vocally then eden!! wow
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bwaygammagurl 2 years ago
i don't think diana's version is vocally inferior but eden's performance brought tears to my eyes. her version is so heartfelt and honest and i don't think that diana is at the same level acting wise.
bmc102392 2 years ago
i just really like the song in this lower key. im a fan of diana's but i don't think she's truly extraordinary in this performance. I wish Eden would do it in this lower key - the higher one is just too much to sing or to hear.
fieryblaze84 2 years ago
I agree. Even though its slightly lower its much more pleasant to listen to.
fatboytjc 2 years ago
This is a beautiful version. Very different from Eden, and yet still powerful. I would love to see Diana do more broadway. She certainly carries it off here.
KevKnows 2 years ago 7
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this b*tch makes me sick i went to shiloh high school with her and she was not friendly makes me sick to see her acting like a nice friendly girl..
fernandokob 2 years ago
this is definitely in a lower key than eden's version. I'm not good at determining those kind of things just from listening, but I can hit these notes with diana's version and not even close with eden's.
megs102290 2 years ago
Only half a step lower, actually
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bwaygammagurl 2 years ago
Yes, I believe it does. This is a difficult song to sing in either key! I think both Eden and Diana deserve kudos since I'm sure they can sing in both keys equally well.
darnoffside 2 years ago
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Thank you. So it starts in A major and modulates to B-flat major, correct? And the Broadway version starts in B-flat major. Also, while it might "only" be a half-step lower, B-flat major only has 2 flats, while B-major has five sharps, a daunting task for almost any singer.
bwaygammagurl 2 years ago
This is sick. i dont care what anyone says.
LewisKay89 2 years ago
I like how just being a step lower automatically makes this one inferior. It's less shrill this way.
singtopher 2 years ago
I agree. Eden had to really strain to hit those notes sometimes and it wasn't her fault... the song was just too high. I hate that every composer feels the need to cause vocal damage to his or her actors these days.
Tennisnimrod 2 years ago 7
That song was tailored to Eden's voice. That's just her style. I am personally not that huge of a fan of diana's brooklyn but I adored her as penny in hairspray...
NYConnor 2 years ago 2
it doesn't make the song inferior, its just more impressive when someone can hit those amazing notes that eden hits. and i saw this show a lot, and ive gotta say that eden really can hit those notes without straining (although it does sound like shes straining on this video).
actoutloud95 2 years ago
yeah if you listen to one of eden espinosa's recordings its def. higher, probably cause she couldn't hit the last note in the regular key.
bellebehindthetree 2 years ago
Diana can definitely sing this in the higher key, it was just more comfortable half a step lower and easier for the sound systems since each theatre differed.
darnoffside 2 years ago
they changed it to a lower key for her...so def not better than eden....
bellebehindthetree 2 years ago
Is it really a lower key? I couldn't tell from this recording, but I was wondering if they changed it for her.
Tennisnimrod 2 years ago
For most of the tour, Diana sang it in this more comfortable key, but she started the tour in the regular key.
darnoffside 2 years ago
She killed Eden on that. Sorry. lol.
Kelc1214 2 years ago
Sorry No Comparison to Eden Espinosa I saw it Live with her she is amazing Kudos to Diana But no Idoll here compared to Eden!
cathejay 2 years ago
Oh my ATLANTA!!!! This chick packs a punch!!!
number3daughter 2 years ago
my god this girl is one hell of a good singer :)
chanelmolloy 2 years ago 4
well damn.
cdmsinger 2 years ago 3
I would LOVE to see her play "Elphaba" in the movie "Wicked"!! I didn't think she could do it....but she is becoming much more mature now. She is wonderful!
IsabelleHayley 2 years ago 3
WTF, another stella performance.... S*it girl, amasing!
MrTamzzin 2 years ago
i like that she's different ! acting is all about how you interpret the role and i think diana and eden are both awesome ! :)
kaitibobaitiii 2 years ago 2
She is stellar! man...
ThadNelson 2 years ago
wait ......she is AMAZING!! i think she is better than eden but thats just me
saramltovy 2 years ago 3
i agreee :) she has no strain at alll
Munchkinland08 2 years ago
The Key is Lower for Diana however this works to her advantage because her voice sounds 5 million times softer than Eden in this song..
syworld82 2 years ago 2
her acting is atrocious, but her voice is absolutely incredible.
ilovemusicaltheatre3 2 years ago
I agree.
AmeeReneeM 2 years ago
Why does everyone have to complare performances? You either like them or you don't, don't bring Eden into this. If every Brooklyn was like Eden it would get boring. Variety is key.
STUPIDxxSITE 2 years ago 4
I mean, it's only a half step lower... it's still awesome.
jaxonosu 2 years ago 2
ye it is in a lower key but its still pretty impressive because she acts like she owns the song. but edna still come out on top
blondebird88 2 years ago
Who is Edna? lol You mean Eden?
chicadeny116 2 years ago
LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL edna.
ilovemusicaltheatre3 2 years ago
danelle...I am a musician...and Diana's key is lower. Sorry.
brolobear 2 years ago 5
I think both Diana and Eden are amazing,
but I think this song calls for a lighter voice and higher key. And I don't think Diana's version does that.
chowee03 2 years ago
I hope all this people saying Eden is not good have at least seen a clip of Wicked or RENT, because if not, they're simply a bunch of big mouths. Diana is good, yes, but Eden's just got talent! I seriously doubt Diana could make an Elphaba as powerful and amazing as Eden does.
transis 2 years ago
umm...this key is not different than the key that Eden sings the song in. OBVIOUSLY not a musician.
danelle167 2 years ago
yes it is it's like a key lower.
ilovemusicaltheatre3 2 years ago
Diana, girl how the HELL did you lose American Idol? Shows how ridiculously stupid people are!
LYLS3637 2 years ago 5
Diana is incredible! She is the best Penny ever! :) She has a great voice! :D
borntosingyeah 2 years ago 2
eden is pure AMAZING!
PaulAlexScott 2 years ago 5
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Diana sings it way better than Eden! She takes her time! Eden screams, Diana is so pretty and her voice is way better smoother! Screw Eden :)
MusicMarble 2 years ago
I've always thought that just because you can hit a note, doesn't mean you should. So when I heard Eden do this song on the recording, I wasn't impressed. It just wasn't pleasant.
But DAMN! Diana, this song was written for you! That last note was pristine!
Itsumotomodachi 2 years ago 3
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psh Diana can't sing at all. Eden blows her out of the water. Eden makes Diana sound like Taylor Swift
Broadwaybratt525600 2 years ago
Yeah....okay, cause that makes sense.
darnoffside 2 years ago
First of all - Eden is amazing. and the recording sounds fantastic!
Second - Diana is singing this in a lower key.
Not to say Diana isn't amazing too, but Eden is fantastic and can sing her brains out.
kNARR0079 2 years ago 2
Diana powns. Eden is okay. DIANA IS AMAZING I LOVE YOU DIANA
corgiangel101 2 years ago 5
haha it's kinda funny I was just at a camp with Diana and Eden and Diana actually sang this! Eden didn't seem to care because she sang Defying Gravity haha
masterjoey1029 2 years ago
Yeah, I don't know why people keep comparing them either...they're both great and friends.
darnoffside 2 years ago
wow... i never liked diana... until right damn now lol
natamandaleesa18 2 years ago
Eden is good.
But Diana owns this songs.
no one can argue with a voice that good.
stephiluvshippos 2 years ago 4
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Diana Degarmo and David Archuletta are Prime Examples are why they should Raise the Age to 18 ... for AI ... it should be 18 to 28...
syworld1982 2 years ago
Are you saying they can't sing? I'll agree that Archuletta didn't have the greatest stage presense...but both of them have knock out voices.
I'd even be willing to accept you not liking Archuletta, but this girl has some pipes. Period! This is one of the hardest songs in musical theatre to sing!
samerz816 2 years ago 5
its good but edan brings the passion she brings the technique!
bubbanubbs 2 years ago
I personally like Diana's version MUCH better that Eden's! I actually didn't really like Eden that much. But Diana's got a beautiful voice and this is a beautiful song i love it! :)
iMnoVideOgirL02 2 years ago 8
she sounds great!...it was smart of them to lower the key for her... :)
heythere87 2 years ago 5
omg this is amazing
stefaniwoood 2 years ago 8
AMAZING.......i thought better than eden
actordude9393 2 years ago 7
Definitely BETTER than Eden! Diana has a beautiful voice!
ChristopherYOLO 2 years ago 8
friggin' effortless.
tyy003 2 years ago 2
amazing.
jastully 2 years ago 2