Amber Riley | Defying Gravity | Wicked In Concert

[@haruyukiarita6472]

She finally got the solo yeah ( Glee fans will understand

[@alexandraalexfischer]

Heck ya

[@KeKe4Christ]

she did this in the episode 100 and ever since it aired, I wanted her full solo on it so glad she was chosen for this

[@Locke350]

@@KeKe4Christ I found out that she has a Glee solo version of this last year.

[@boyohio1980]

yessssss prasie jesus this was her crowing omgggggggggg whoooooooo

[@AndresLara]

She was booked cause they won’t book Lea Michele 😘

[@jponigurl]

Naya is smiling down on her friend ❤️😢 So beautiful!!!

[@aubreyhadley3828]

Now I'm crying

[@MichaelM8888]

She is crying of happiness watching amber

[@MichaelM8888]

And she is proud of her as hell

[@helloworld3943]

Indeed

[@filippovisconti2213]

😢

[@MisterGolightly]

Can't believe I'm just seeing this. Go Amber!!

[@kvng12]

Literally same

[@TiaJoy1372]

Ikr ☺️💛

[@jalen-hn6mz]

Same

[@ActionJ125]

And to think that American Idol rejected Amber...but baby...Cream always rises to the TOP!!! Her voice is truly pure, beautiful, powerful. Defying Gravity for sure Amber...Nobody's gonna ever bring you down.

[@Lamontjunior]

We want Amber’s Elphaba.. & we want it NOW. 💚

[@Lamontjunior]

@@diegoalexiscastanedalara1852 The fact she would do it too, is enough reason to make it happen. 😭

[@islandeatssand684]

@@diegoalexiscastanedalara1852 I mean- She retweeted something that said that so maybe.

[@haruyukiarita6472]

I want it on movie version. Yeah!

[@haruyukiarita6472]

@@sheismymom that's a magic which can defy gravity. No need to do those calculations

[@jasonmyneni8605]

I mean, does she really want to be painted green every day for like 2 months? Elphaba is also a pretty light shade of green, so they would probably have to paint her white before hand

[@edoradaa]

that growl on “look” 😭😭😭

[@growingupwithdisney]

I love her growls🥲she did it in The Wiz Live on He’s The Wizard

[@DereBear]

She is SUCH A VOCALISTTTTT, she knows and is in entire control of all her dynamics, registers, projection, enunciation, stylistic choices. This is one of, if not, my favorite renditions of this song

[@gaynorbragger5173]

This just shows Amber was held back on Glee to help others shine brighter

[@manuelorozco7760]

I stopped watching Glee when it became the Rachael Show

[@ithinkweallmakeitshine8881]

@@manuelorozco7760it was the Rachel show since episode 1

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@ithinkweallmakeitshine8881 But I meant after Season 3. I was more interested in the music than the storylines

[@salvatorelawrence6013]

Amber really is a one of a kind talent. I’m in awe of her everytime she performs

[@MrDmcty1]

The strings at 3:15-3:26 that added moving like was AMAZING in every way possible! And amber sounds phenomenal as always !

[@jacobmccain8794]

She absolutely slayed this. There wasn’t a bad note in the much! Her vocal agility and control are easy and she just made one the hardest ballads so sound so easy.

[@peterovitch]

It's no surprise that Amber would elevate this classic to a new level. Her beauty and her voice are magic.

[@manuelorozco7760]

It was a surprise to me

[@henryharrington4108]

I cannot get over her “look to the western sky”

[@cyperspacecorner]

Same. I keep replaying that part!

[@msfs19941]

Check out Kerry Ellis. She did something very similar when she was Elphaba

[@yahoo12345jojo]

2:50 Instant Replay

[@paulkaufman38]

Just keep replaying it.

[@annen3706]

I was good until she hit that part and then the tears started flowing and didn't stop until the end. So powerful.

[@cedelynn7176]

This is my favorite version of defying gravity. It’s the all the power and passion behind it. You can how much she wanted to do this. How much she wanted to kill it. And she did. Absolutely stunning voice.

[@anthonypope8429]

What a powerful voice i loved it

[@dishahaskins679]

I love how she's able to sing this in her own way. On glee everyone chose Lea because she would try to sing so close to the original artist. Always rooted and loved me some Amber!

[@helloworld17778]

??? this arrangement is actually closer to the broadway arrangement lmao. the s1 version of glee actually strayed from the original...

[@deehines5750]

@@helloworld17778 They didn't mention the arrangement, they said they try to mimic Idina Menzel.

[@helloworld17778]

@@deehines5750 so..... the version that changed the arrangement is the one mimicking idina menzel. and the version that kept the arrangement is her singing in her own way.

[@deehines5750]

@@helloworld17778 so... you're being willfully obtuse, gotcha.

[@aaronnewman7573]

@@helloworld17778 theyre talking about vocals clearly

[@stingstungmemae1297]

First time seeing this and I am impressed as always with Amber.

[@turquoisesnowflake4613]

I heard a clip of this on tiktok and ran to find the full thing! This is the most amzing version,version of this song ive ever heard!!! I hope she gets the chance to play Elphaba onr day! I would die to see that performance!

[@YouOnMeOnYou]

If Elphaba had this much soul the slippers would’ve chosen her 😂

[@DellieB]

Your comment had me saying "Yes" and "Yaaaaaassss" 🤣

[@RavenG77]

I want her to do this Musical, I got whole body goose bumps and it brought me to tears. I’ve seen Ida sing this song on broadway but… Amber killed it.

[@rontoranolan7024]

This was...wow. I mean this woman takes every challenge and surpasses it. This was perfection and I can not stop watching. Amber you keep soaring and we will keep watching. You did all of us proud.

[@barbraseville8984]

Her phrasing and interpretation: I feel like she learned so much playing Effie. She brought some of that here. I see no Mercedes.

[@dolphinsaregaysharks8708]

We all know who won that battle between Kurt, Rachel and Mercedes.

[@andreadh7913]

PERIODT

[@goldfaust8613]

Rachel...

[@stuartjefferson5263]

@@goldfaust8613 uhhhh no amber was hold back because has way more Power than them Nd she still slayed and now we see she would have won regardless her LIVE version just ate Lea’s RECORDED version tf up

[@heziquioluviano5622]

Rachel

[@mjaquino1045]

@@goldfaust8613 if u were referring to the last place, well u r correct sir

[@luvz2reed]

Love how she didn't over riff or add unnecessary ornaments. You can tell she respects the material.

[@dr.mauricefranklin1764]

Beautiful arrangement. The voice of the voice. The range oh the range. The talent of the talent.

[@ballardbh7208]

I love the new musical arrangement and her voice fits it perfectly. She is so incredibly talented. This was amazing to watch. Go Amber!

[@HeyItsJarred]

She sang this so effortlessly, this song was made for her

[@nathpi8410]

What I really like about her is that she can belt without screaming. Sometimes when people sing songs like this, it is not the case.

[@growingupwithdisney]

You’re right, that’s the talent of Amber Riley for ya

[@jojoidk_448]

Ooohhh Amber to us to church for a second there at that “look to the western sky” 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@miamusact6047]

I keep rewatching this. It’s the first version of Defying Gravity that I really love after growing up with Idina’s original 💚 Amber as Elphaba!

[@phill8415]

Wow! One of the most underrated talents of the century.

[@nicelizabeth8008]

She brought her own spin to this even on Glee and I loved it so much! This is such an amazing performance!

[@MermaidCore_]

I would LOVE to see her play Elphaba!!!!! She would eat it up!!! I wish someone would develop a Broadway musical for her!

[@manuelorozco7760]

The Wiz Live was my first real glimpse of her as a multitalent

[@johnley.youtube]

Glad Amber was finally free from Glee, she can definitely now spread her wings and do it all

[@manuelorozco7760]

I stopped watching after Season 3

[@summrer1905]

AMBER!! Miss Girl😩 ate no crumbs mama. No crumbs ma’am. I love you so much. Wow🤧 so talented

[@whatdoyousuppose]

this is a SERVE!!! she needs to play this role on Broadway/the movie/everywheeeeeere 💚💚💚💚💚

[@randymagill142]

She sung that effortless …. What a fantastic vocalist and so very under rated. I love her powerful voice. Beautifully sung … 🥰🥰🥰

[@benschaeffer8102]

I ❤️ Amber. I ALWAYS thought she had the ABSOLUTE BEST voice on Glee. She'd SLAY as Elphaba. 💚🖤

[@Krissxten]

Ugh full body chills. She’s incredible

[@DJoy221]

WOW!! I got chills lol It would be incredible to see Amber on Broadway in NYC! She is incredible ❤️❤️❤️

[@diegocastaneda2655]

I really need to see Amber Riley as Elphaba and Amanda Seyfried as Glinda.

[@x0xTHLover4Lifex0x]

It was the growl on 'look" for me 😍😍😍

[@toyacoker87]

Why do I feel like I'm just getting the message of this song. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 queen you voice 😍❤moves me.

[@havea_]

Her tone is so clean ugh 🔥

[@emmaschutty2366]

Ambers voice is SO AMAZING and she is sooo talented. One of her best qualities is that she is so consistent, you’re never worried if she’s going to reach a note or anything like that, it is always on point!! GAH

[@RobertPagano226]

Some say she was underrated on Glee, there was so much talent on that show and everyone really got to shine in their own way. Amber was a stand out though.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Rachael and Mercedes were the best of the OG New Directions

[@jasonwilks4296]

Can they just offer her the role already?

[@jaynick1223]

"LOOOOK TO THE WESTERN SKY" Only two singers have ever sung it that magnificently. One is Stephanie J Block. The other is Amber Riley.

[@xjpt9823]

And Kerry Ellis

[@stevenhunter3345]

I'm speechless. What an incredible performance!

[@brucrsi]

AMBER RILEY FOR ELPHABA IN A LIVE ACTION MOVIE, ON BROADWAY AND EVERYWHERE

[@chandrawhite2287]

Wow. So beautiful.👍🏻👍🏻

[@carolhart8276]

Amber ❤ most underrated Diva

[@elijahwilkins1439]

I love how she sounds and her voice is so electric and so good and beautiful ❤ 💖 😍

[@thonau8030]

She is why I still try everyday. Such a beautiful motivation.

[@mikemaser9974]

Absolutely beautiful voice and amazingly talented lady.

[@patricianorales920]

After watching the News, I needed this Wonderful young lady's voice for relief!! Thank you for sharing your Voice!!

[@youhav2luvme]

She sings this so EFFORTLESSLY. AMBER RILEY IS A GODDESS

[@gmansp77]

So mad I forgot to watch this last night!! I even reminded myself, ugh!! She's so amazing!!

[@adrianmelendez3901]

It’s on the pbs website. You can watch it whenever

[@gmansp77]

@@adrianmelendez3901 thank you!!

[@PotentPotable5]

Thank you for posting this. I hope they don’t force you to take it down.

[@Ziminator200]

This whole performance was amazing but good lord that final minute was magical

[@BAEwing1]

THAT is what talent sounds like.

[@manuelorozco7760]

It’s tough to find it these days

[@jirahlawrence5178]

Just beautiful! I've listened to this so many times

[@barbraarchives5604]

This is FANTASTIC and (I hope) a screen test for the movie. I have never seen this song performed so effortlessly. I'm so impressed, and love that her inspiration came from within and not "show boating" the notes and dramatics of the song. BRAVA !!!

[@joeshanahan2919]

As much as I would love to see Amber’s elphaba on Broadway, I feel like the directors are not going to give her the freedom to make elphaba special in the way only amber can. She would be great, but for her to bring it to her level, it would be touch to change that they are too strict about

[@evan4905]

I'm confident Amber could make this role her own without overstepping. Stage management, directors, producers, etc only 'restrict' performers in the interest of the show and to protect creative integrity.

[@joeshanahan2919]

@@evan4905 I think she would be great regardless, but I think we wouldn’t get what we’d really want from her being elphaba. Like stylistic choices like that growl on “look” are always stifled until the final performances and we’d want her to give what we know she can give when she wants to give it

[@ryanfaure3120]

@@joeshanahan2919 idk Elphabas like Rachel Tucker were growling every other sentence lmao, i'd really love to see Amber try it on Broadway

[@jillbranigan6797]

I don’t know. I feel like the best thing about this role is everyone has made it their own. And her pronunciation is so flawless

[@gdcvfdndbdjbd4021]

i agree

[@LadyCanu]

My ears have been blessed forever. Actual perfection.

[@archiehalliwell5168]

Somewhere out there, Rachel Berry is silently crying in a corner.

[@unicornalq11]

It’s what she deserves

[@nicolesalmon4583]

Yeah Rachel Berry was an ass of a character but let's be real her voice was made for this song just like Idina's. I'm in love with Kurt's take and everything Mercedes sang was golden for me. Amber's rendition is marvelous. Is it me or does she sounds like she has a head cold?

[@SarastistheSerpent]

Eh Rachel did just as well at this song. She may have been unlikable but man can she sing

[@timothy_17]

Finally the Amber Defying Gravity solo that Glee never gave us

[@adriancordero2871]

Actually they have a solo version of her singing it, but glee version was kinda trash tbh lol, the best part of this song starts on the “unlimited, our future is unlimited….” part, and glee didn’t have that

[@piaojiru]

Effortlessly beautiful 💛💚

[@CocoaSmilez07]

Amazing 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤

[@indiva02]

Amber is the Queen of vocal control!!!

[@ramonapiercesalvatore5917]

Her performance is emotional

[@mikemaser9974]

Amber is amazing.

[@lenalongbottom80]

Happy stimming and crying tears of joy because she really took it to an angelic place

[@lanceallen5007]

She finally got her solo ❤❤❤❤Period this makes me so hapoy this song and it's her doing it ❤❤

[@RCcola901]

She has the voice of a Disney princess.

[@andreathecrazy4351]

I’m really emotional seeing this Ms Riley was more than Mercedes but I just wish she was more appreciative in the show they shut down her talent And hearing her sing just makes me so proud of her love u amber

[@anitaburge242]

This made me cry happy tears...love Amber...her talented is finally being realized

[@Jessielee__93]

Yes Ma’am!!!! YAS QUEEN!!! IMO you were/are the TRUE star of Glee. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cesoire]

I’m 3 years late to this party. WOW.

[@alvinlee9113]

im a fan of glee club and i really miss them

[@danielleb7416]

Wow, this is INSANELY GOOD! She is fantastic.

[@lcortezsb]

When she was asked to appear on this special she hoped she would do this song. So much better as a solo.

[@TARDIS75]

Love that range!!

[@emolyemu89]

God she is so underrated!!

[@randymagill142]

I agree … she is amazing

[@icarian-follies]

ok she ate this up

[@ej421]

I tried to tell y’all she won the diva off

[@mariamiddrissu9775]

beautiful voice

[@rachelleconley1977]

Yes Mercedes!!! So under rated. Love me some Amber Riley

[@hanssolos3699]

she sings in traditional musical performance with emotions and character 😍😍😍 bless her heart

[@starholly1157]

Amber finally got to shine with this and playing Effie White in Dream Girls. Look how far she's gone. Bravo

[@Ze2Be]

Beautifully done Amber, you are truly a one of a kind artist!

[@bea4101]

amber supremacy🛐

[@lchanceiv]

Ooh I would love to see her in the movie.

[@elliottbradley4272]

"""""Mesmerizing, hypnotized.... spectacular performance ✨✨✨👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😃💚,😂✨💕💖💕✨✨!!!!!! ;give this girl a broom those vocal,notes are taking flight.......✨✨✨

[@cfrench61995]

This entire performance just oozes amber and it’s fabulous

[@elisecherif]

She's amazing ♥♥♥

[@kingcarter7042]

perfection as always

[@ariellewilliams2355]

I'd love to see her live as Elphaba! I got chills listening to this. SO good.

[@pamelatirado960]

Tan asombrosa como siempre

[@amandaalves_98]

I love Amber so much! Her voice is amazing and powerful!

[@emolyemu89]

That "looook" is perfection!

[@habeyertrinidad3125]

Flawless

[@keshiamorris5551]

She was RIGHT THERE! #iykyk