She finally got the solo yeah ( Glee fans will understand
@alexandraalexfischer3 жыл бұрын
Heck ya
@KeKe4Christ3 жыл бұрын
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
@Locke3503 жыл бұрын
@@KeKe4Christ I found out that she has a Glee solo version of this last year.
@boyohio19803 жыл бұрын
yessssss prasie jesus this was her crowing omgggggggggg whoooooooo
@AndresLara3 жыл бұрын
She was booked cause they won’t book Lea Michele 😘
@jponigurl3 жыл бұрын
Naya is smiling down on her friend ❤️😢 So beautiful!!!
@aubreyhadley38283 жыл бұрын
Now I'm crying
@MichaelM88882 жыл бұрын
She is crying of happiness watching amber
@MichaelM88882 жыл бұрын
And she is proud of her as hell
@helloworld39432 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@filippovisconti22132 ай бұрын
😢
@MisterGolightly3 жыл бұрын
Can't believe I'm just seeing this. Go Amber!!
@kvng123 жыл бұрын
Literally same
@TiaJoy13723 жыл бұрын
Ikr ☺️💛
@jalen-hn6mz4 күн бұрын
Same
@ActionJ1253 жыл бұрын
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.
@Lamontjunior3 жыл бұрын
We want Amber’s Elphaba.. & we want it NOW. 💚
@Lamontjunior3 жыл бұрын
@@diegoalexiscastanedalara1852 The fact she would do it too, is enough reason to make it happen. 😭
@islandeatssand6843 жыл бұрын
@@diegoalexiscastanedalara1852 I mean- She retweeted something that said that so maybe.
@haruyukiarita64723 жыл бұрын
I want it on movie version. Yeah!
@haruyukiarita64723 жыл бұрын
@@sheismymom that's a magic which can defy gravity. No need to do those calculations
@jasonmyneni86053 жыл бұрын
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
@edoradaa3 жыл бұрын
that growl on “look” 😭😭😭
@growingupwithdisney28 күн бұрын
I love her growls🥲she did it in The Wiz Live on He’s The Wizard
@DereBear3 жыл бұрын
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
@gaynorbragger51733 жыл бұрын
This just shows Amber was held back on Glee to help others shine brighter
@manuelorozco776011 ай бұрын
I stopped watching Glee when it became the Rachael Show
@ithinkweallmakeitshine88812 күн бұрын
@@manuelorozco7760it was the Rachel show since episode 1
@manuelorozco77602 күн бұрын
@@ithinkweallmakeitshine8881 But I meant after Season 3. I was more interested in the music than the storylines
@salvatorelawrence60133 жыл бұрын
Amber really is a one of a kind talent. I’m in awe of her everytime she performs
@MrDmcty13 жыл бұрын
The strings at 3:15-3:26 that added moving like was AMAZING in every way possible! And amber sounds phenomenal as always !
@jacobmccain87943 жыл бұрын
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.
@peterovitch3 жыл бұрын
It's no surprise that Amber would elevate this classic to a new level. Her beauty and her voice are magic.
@manuelorozco776011 ай бұрын
It was a surprise to me
@henryharrington41083 жыл бұрын
I cannot get over her “look to the western sky”
@cyperspacecorner3 жыл бұрын
Same. I keep replaying that part!
@msfs199413 жыл бұрын
Check out Kerry Ellis. She did something very similar when she was Elphaba
@yahoo12345jojo2 жыл бұрын
2:50 Instant Replay
@paulkaufman382 жыл бұрын
Just keep replaying it.
@annen3706 Жыл бұрын
I was good until she hit that part and then the tears started flowing and didn't stop until the end. So powerful.
@cedelynn71762 жыл бұрын
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.
@anthonypope84297 ай бұрын
What a powerful voice i loved it
@dishahaskins6793 жыл бұрын
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!
@helloworld177783 жыл бұрын
??? this arrangement is actually closer to the broadway arrangement lmao. the s1 version of glee actually strayed from the original...
@deehines57503 жыл бұрын
@@helloworld17778 They didn't mention the arrangement, they said they try to mimic Idina Menzel.
@helloworld177783 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@deehines57503 жыл бұрын
@@helloworld17778 so... you're being willfully obtuse, gotcha.
@aaronnewman75733 жыл бұрын
@@helloworld17778 theyre talking about vocals clearly
@stingstungmemae12972 ай бұрын
First time seeing this and I am impressed as always with Amber.
@turquoisesnowflake46133 жыл бұрын
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!
@YouOnMeOnYou3 жыл бұрын
If Elphaba had this much soul the slippers would’ve chosen her 😂
@DellieB3 жыл бұрын
Your comment had me saying "Yes" and "Yaaaaaassss" 🤣
@RavenG77 Жыл бұрын
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.
@rontoranolan70243 жыл бұрын
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.
@barbraseville89843 жыл бұрын
Her phrasing and interpretation: I feel like she learned so much playing Effie. She brought some of that here. I see no Mercedes.
@dolphinsaregaysharks87083 жыл бұрын
We all know who won that battle between Kurt, Rachel and Mercedes.
@andreadh79133 жыл бұрын
PERIODT
@goldfaust86133 жыл бұрын
Rachel...
@stuartjefferson52633 жыл бұрын
@@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
@heziquioluviano56223 жыл бұрын
Rachel
@mjaquino10453 жыл бұрын
@@goldfaust8613 if u were referring to the last place, well u r correct sir
@luvz2reed4 ай бұрын
Love how she didn't over riff or add unnecessary ornaments. You can tell she respects the material.
@dr.mauricefranklin17643 жыл бұрын
Beautiful arrangement. The voice of the voice. The range oh the range. The talent of the talent.
@ballardbh72083 жыл бұрын
I love the new musical arrangement and her voice fits it perfectly. She is so incredibly talented. This was amazing to watch. Go Amber!
@HeyItsJarred3 жыл бұрын
She sang this so effortlessly, this song was made for her
@nathpi84102 жыл бұрын
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.
@growingupwithdisney28 күн бұрын
You’re right, that’s the talent of Amber Riley for ya
@jojoidk_4483 жыл бұрын
Ooohhh Amber to us to church for a second there at that “look to the western sky” 🙌🏾🙌🏾
@miamusact60473 жыл бұрын
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!
@phill84153 жыл бұрын
Wow! One of the most underrated talents of the century.
@nicelizabeth80082 жыл бұрын
She brought her own spin to this even on Glee and I loved it so much! This is such an amazing performance!
@MermaidCore_ Жыл бұрын
I would LOVE to see her play Elphaba!!!!! She would eat it up!!! I wish someone would develop a Broadway musical for her!
@manuelorozco776011 ай бұрын
The Wiz Live was my first real glimpse of her as a multitalent
@johnley.youtube3 жыл бұрын
Glad Amber was finally free from Glee, she can definitely now spread her wings and do it all
@manuelorozco776011 ай бұрын
I stopped watching after Season 3
@summrer19053 жыл бұрын
AMBER!! Miss Girl😩 ate no crumbs mama. No crumbs ma’am. I love you so much. Wow🤧 so talented
@whatdoyousuppose3 жыл бұрын
this is a SERVE!!! she needs to play this role on Broadway/the movie/everywheeeeeere 💚💚💚💚💚
@randymagill1422 жыл бұрын
She sung that effortless …. What a fantastic vocalist and so very under rated. I love her powerful voice. Beautifully sung … 🥰🥰🥰
@benschaeffer8102 Жыл бұрын
I ❤️ Amber. I ALWAYS thought she had the ABSOLUTE BEST voice on Glee. She'd SLAY as Elphaba. 💚🖤
@Krissxten3 жыл бұрын
Ugh full body chills. She’s incredible
@DJoy2212 жыл бұрын
WOW!! I got chills lol It would be incredible to see Amber on Broadway in NYC! She is incredible ❤️❤️❤️
@diegocastaneda26552 жыл бұрын
I really need to see Amber Riley as Elphaba and Amanda Seyfried as Glinda.
@x0xTHLover4Lifex0x3 жыл бұрын
It was the growl on 'look" for me 😍😍😍
@toyacoker873 жыл бұрын
Why do I feel like I'm just getting the message of this song. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 queen you voice 😍❤moves me.
@havea_3 жыл бұрын
Her tone is so clean ugh 🔥
@emmaschutty23663 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@manuelorozco776011 ай бұрын
Rachael and Mercedes were the best of the OG New Directions
@jasonwilks42963 жыл бұрын
Can they just offer her the role already?
@jaynick1223 Жыл бұрын
"LOOOOK TO THE WESTERN SKY" Only two singers have ever sung it that magnificently. One is Stephanie J Block. The other is Amber Riley.
@xjpt98236 ай бұрын
And Kerry Ellis
@stevenhunter33453 жыл бұрын
I'm speechless. What an incredible performance!
@brucrsi3 жыл бұрын
AMBER RILEY FOR ELPHABA IN A LIVE ACTION MOVIE, ON BROADWAY AND EVERYWHERE
@chandrawhite22872 жыл бұрын
Wow. So beautiful.👍🏻👍🏻
@carolhart82762 жыл бұрын
Amber ❤ most underrated Diva
@elijahwilkins14392 жыл бұрын
I love how she sounds and her voice is so electric and so good and beautiful ❤ 💖 😍
@thonau80302 жыл бұрын
She is why I still try everyday. Such a beautiful motivation.
@mikemaser99742 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful voice and amazingly talented lady.
@patricianorales9202 жыл бұрын
After watching the News, I needed this Wonderful young lady's voice for relief!! Thank you for sharing your Voice!!
@youhav2luvme3 жыл бұрын
She sings this so EFFORTLESSLY. AMBER RILEY IS A GODDESS
@gmansp773 жыл бұрын
So mad I forgot to watch this last night!! I even reminded myself, ugh!! She's so amazing!!
@adrianmelendez39013 жыл бұрын
It’s on the pbs website. You can watch it whenever
@gmansp773 жыл бұрын
@@adrianmelendez3901 thank you!!
@PotentPotable53 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this. I hope they don’t force you to take it down.
@Ziminator2003 жыл бұрын
This whole performance was amazing but good lord that final minute was magical
@BAEwing12 жыл бұрын
THAT is what talent sounds like.
@manuelorozco776011 ай бұрын
It’s tough to find it these days
@jirahlawrence51783 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful! I've listened to this so many times
@barbraarchives56043 жыл бұрын
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 !!!
@joeshanahan29193 жыл бұрын
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
@evan49053 жыл бұрын
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.
@joeshanahan29193 жыл бұрын
@@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
@ryanfaure31203 жыл бұрын
@@joeshanahan2919 idk Elphabas like Rachel Tucker were growling every other sentence lmao, i'd really love to see Amber try it on Broadway
@jillbranigan67973 жыл бұрын
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
@gdcvfdndbdjbd40213 жыл бұрын
i agree
@LadyCanu3 жыл бұрын
My ears have been blessed forever. Actual perfection.
@archiehalliwell51683 жыл бұрын
Somewhere out there, Rachel Berry is silently crying in a corner.
@unicornalq113 жыл бұрын
It’s what she deserves
@nicolesalmon45833 жыл бұрын
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?
@SarastistheSerpent3 жыл бұрын
Eh Rachel did just as well at this song. She may have been unlikable but man can she sing
@timothy_173 жыл бұрын
Finally the Amber Defying Gravity solo that Glee never gave us
@adriancordero28713 жыл бұрын
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
@piaojiru2 жыл бұрын
Effortlessly beautiful 💛💚
@CocoaSmilez0711 күн бұрын
Amazing 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤
@indiva022 жыл бұрын
Amber is the Queen of vocal control!!!
@ramonapiercesalvatore59176 ай бұрын
Her performance is emotional
@mikemaser99742 жыл бұрын
Amber is amazing.
@lenalongbottom803 жыл бұрын
Happy stimming and crying tears of joy because she really took it to an angelic place
@lanceallen50077 ай бұрын
She finally got her solo ❤❤❤❤Period this makes me so hapoy this song and it's her doing it ❤❤
@RCcola901 Жыл бұрын
She has the voice of a Disney princess.
@andreathecrazy43513 жыл бұрын
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
@anitaburge2423 жыл бұрын
This made me cry happy tears...love Amber...her talented is finally being realized
@Jessielee__933 жыл бұрын
Yes Ma’am!!!! YAS QUEEN!!! IMO you were/are the TRUE star of Glee. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@cesoire9 күн бұрын
I’m 3 years late to this party. WOW.
@alvinlee91133 жыл бұрын
im a fan of glee club and i really miss them
@danielleb74163 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is INSANELY GOOD! She is fantastic.
@lcortezsb4 ай бұрын
When she was asked to appear on this special she hoped she would do this song. So much better as a solo.
@TARDIS753 жыл бұрын
Love that range!!
@emolyemu893 жыл бұрын
God she is so underrated!!
@randymagill1422 жыл бұрын
I agree … she is amazing
@icarian-follies3 жыл бұрын
ok she ate this up
@ej4213 жыл бұрын
I tried to tell y’all she won the diva off
@mariamiddrissu97753 жыл бұрын
beautiful voice
@rachelleconley19773 жыл бұрын
Yes Mercedes!!! So under rated. Love me some Amber Riley
@hanssolos36993 жыл бұрын
she sings in traditional musical performance with emotions and character 😍😍😍 bless her heart
@starholly1157 Жыл бұрын
Amber finally got to shine with this and playing Effie White in Dream Girls. Look how far she's gone. Bravo
@Ze2Be3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done Amber, you are truly a one of a kind artist!
@bea41013 жыл бұрын
amber supremacy🛐
@lchanceiv4 ай бұрын
Ooh I would love to see her in the movie.
@elliottbradley42723 жыл бұрын
"""""Mesmerizing, hypnotized.... spectacular performance ✨✨✨👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😃💚,😂✨💕💖💕✨✨!!!!!! ;give this girl a broom those vocal,notes are taking flight.......✨✨✨
@cfrench619953 жыл бұрын
This entire performance just oozes amber and it’s fabulous
@elisecherif3 жыл бұрын
She's amazing ♥♥♥
@kingcarter70423 жыл бұрын
perfection as always
@ariellewilliams23553 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see her live as Elphaba! I got chills listening to this. SO good.
@pamelatirado9602 жыл бұрын
Tan asombrosa como siempre
@amandaalves_983 жыл бұрын
I love Amber so much! Her voice is amazing and powerful!