JENNIFER HUDSON | SOMEWHERE - WEST SIDE STORY | Musical Theatre Coach Reacts

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

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[@bartwatts1921]

Her voice is one of the most magnificent instruments today: she’s simply a gift.

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

Whew!!! chills chills. The older she gets the better her voice gets. She's like fine wine.

[@stephaniewayman6850]

I love her carpool karaoke because she talks about how she would sing when she worked the burger king drive thru.

[@luishenriquefalconifilho2124]

That's my favorite part! "Girl, give me a cheese... burger"

[@mgr131]

She's such a queen and somehow every time she sings it looks like she's becoming one with the melody and the words, great take on this performance too :)

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

I find it hard to comprehend how can someone be a supreme talent and yet so underrated

[@beckybirdsell2290]

Beautiful take on a great song. Thanks for the reaction, MDP. Stay safe and warm!

[@davidbangtson3109]

She is simply a national treasure! Wow, what a performance! I never miss a chance to hear her sing.

[@annamatic85]

She reminds me so much of Whitney Houston. What phenomenal talent.

[@Christina-mv1jf]

Thank you for another great video! Whenever I see JHud perform I always think about what Barbra Streisand said about approaching a song. She said that she finds the character and acts the song, instead of just singing it. Both JHud and La Streisand act/sing with such clarity of purpose and perspective, it's really enthralling to watch! I'd love to see you react to some Barbra Streisand moments, especially My Man from "Funny Girl." ☺️

[@bostoncousin1994]

Listen to the acoustics! Her voice is magical.

[@rmcmariusable]

My favorite WSS song sung by one of my favorite singers. Thank you for this.

[@erikagholston6610]

She is an incredible singer.

[@barbarablake7860]

I love, love JHud singing everyday. She is so refreshing. And most of all she is authentic.

[@bartwatts1921]

FYI: the art behind her is a bar from Restoration Hardware. It opens up to reveal a very large bar.

[@brandonplays702]

Bar?

[@twokatstabbie]

Thanks! I thought it might be a fancy elevator.

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

A bar? Oh damn. Well now I just feel bad for making fun of it. 🙈

[@swerds]

I thought it was a representation of a slave’s ball & chain. Strange.

[@n25bast]

I wonder what she keeps in there, since Jennifer doesn't drink. Maybe it's just a conversation piece.

[@dyrbur]

Love your Jhud Reactions!

[@diese_anna633]

I just love how you always give so much inside! I already learned so much about musical theater just by watching your videos. So thank you for that 🙂 Plus I always find myself singing those songs afterwards

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

So glad to hear that! Thanks so much

[@megancasey511]

One of my absolute favorite songs... musical theatre nerds unite 🎭

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

haha

[@novletmills9244]

Jennifer Hudson makes love with her voice because she understands tunes and the feelings of words. She is a singing story teller. Give her the encyclopedia and she'll have a tune for each word. Whitney, Michael, Patti, Gladys, Ms Franklin, Ms Ross, Bob Marley, Beres Hammond, and countless others past and present are tailored from the same material. Great talent. Bravo JHud.

[@juffee9595]

This was amazing to watch! Thank you. The piece of art is not a medieval torture device. But it does look similar to one. Have a lovely day

[@jojoh8067]

She’s a vocal genius.

[@blakimusmaximus]

Sir, I need your thoughts on Raul Esparza's "Being Alive"

[@n4l9bx]

aaahh Raul my love

[@bradvenable7662]

She absolutely gets better with time. She hones her craft.

[@joeybar.]

I cry when I hear this bro

[@templetapd]

Loving your new background and set up!!

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Thanks so much Danette

[@kitmichelle9195]

You should react to her singing And I Am Telling You from Dreamgirls!

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Oh it coming, dont worry :)

[@valadeeowens4260]

I love all your videos! I can barely carry a tune in a leaky bucket but have loved musical theatre since I was young. I would love to hear your opinion on “Me and the Sky” from Come from Away, by Jenn Colella. It is one of my favorite songs.

[@tinarichard9015]

Love it !!

[@mimi-su6ds]

i would loveeee to see some hadestown reactions

[@nelforever9336]

❤️❤️❤️

[@chouser1]

Would love to hear MDP’s thoughts on a musical performance from T. Kushner and J. Tesori’s “Caroline or Change.” There are several good clips on KZbin.

[@Adixonnz]

Looks like an Apollo landing capsule (for ocean landing..)?.?

[@KingoftheJuice18]

I'm pretty sure the lyric is, "someday a time for us."

[@xmarcoestradax]

Can you do some Come From Away? Or Schuyler Sisters?

[@twokatstabbie]

Would you consider Brian Stokes Mitchell? I have seen him in concert and his range, his breath control, and his understanding of the lyrics are all worth talking about.

[@rikkiboranch]

Do the Ben Platt version from the Grammys!

[@natalietornatore]

Please please react to Ben Platt’s version of this song from Grammy’s

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Hmm not a bad suggestion

[@robertofont1878]

Yay...it's Thursday...a day I always look forward to. What an artist Jennifer Hudson is! This piece, for me, is contemplative, reflective and she delivers in her vocals and when she is not singing. Because West Side Story is musically difficult and operatic in scale, the vibrato is essential...at least for me. The only criticism I have is that I would have preferred that Jennifer not belt so early one in this solo. Too much too soon. I felt she should have remained strictly in her head voice and save the dramatic chest voice at the end as she did. Overall, well done. Marc, you know what I am going to request...YOU!

[@mousefarmer]

Carrie Underwood won season 4 of American Idol.

[@swerds]

This version feels heavily influenced by Aretha Franklin’s version from the anniversary tribute recording from about 20 years ago. Would you consider a compare and contrast?

[@naamahnotorious955]

I love West Side Story and I love Jennifer, but I prefer the more intimate version of the song... It hits harder than this very stylised version for me. Can't fault her voice but I just don't love version.

[@Lilyrush681]

Thank you for such a thoughtful critique. These days everyone takes things to far with either over the top praise for everything and if you disagree you must be a hater. Do not get me. started on the people who have to tear down to lift up.

[@amandaveldorale-griffin7373]

I'd love to see some Jesus Christ Superstar reactions!

[@emilyk2424]

And Carrie Underwood :)

[@kathyhaydock4352]

Carrie Underwood is a winner!!

[@Simplenotion]

She is sitting. With crossed legs. What the....

[@pradopiano]

I'm just too attached to how the song is originally sung to actually enjoy this. she's awesome and there's nothing wrong in this.. except the vibe

[@bartwatts1921]

Music is meant to evolve and endure. Interpretation of music is what keeps it alive and fresh. Open your mind to new original interpretations. I feel Bernstein would love this.

[@pradopiano]

not sure on the meaning of evolve here, is the song that old and dated? I enjoy different versions.. i just didn't get a good vibe from some particular things she did in this video. i don't like "look how high i can scream this note just for the sake of it". I would like to hear her sing "a boy like that" though..

[@nichlao8637]

JHud's "In your face" type of singing gets annoying at times.

[@colinmorgan2355]

❤️❤️❤️