Musical Theatre Coach Reacts (MORISSETTE & IDINA MENZEL "Defying Gravity")

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

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[@thomasbradley4505]

Idina sings three of the greatest “F you” songs in theater/movie musical history: defying gravity, take me or leave me, and let it go

[@lyndascorner1156]

I want him to react to take me or leave me front rent and what the fuck from If/then so badly lol

[@lyndascorner1156]

@Hello Hello why so negative? Thats your opinion. You don't need to spread that energy. It doesn't help anyone 😕

[@rogeliozamora6018]

Idina sings like it is in monotone, not varied or dynamic.

[@faithfullysoaring0092]

I saw her in Rent first and take me or leave me hit me so hard

[@res9076]

@@lyndascorner1156then you’re in denial. Everyone knows shes nasal who doesnt sing low notes. Monotonous

[@thecinnamonginger]

Morissette's latest rendition of this song is LIVE. Yes LIVE. Notice how she breath, move her head, her body, her shoulder when she's hitting those notes. Her mouth positions when she pronounced every single words.

[@drartemisa21]

*breathes, *moves

[@Wiglpupi]

@zuikeai yes exactly. Live as in on stage.

[@philmojoe2555]

The Original Should sing it better and supported as well because Shes singing it live its like she just singing For granted or Compliance. Im expecting she could sing well the "Into the Unknown" but Expectation Vs. Reality

[@darkhorse4122]

@@philmojoe2555 She's older dude, like look at her past performances when she first did the song. Like you can't compare someone whos voice likely has had more vocal strain, plus who's more known hmmmmm

[@rogeliozamora6018]

By LIVE also means ... done on camera on a continuous roll, a ONE-TAKE, and with no edits or post-production cuts. Which isn't an easy thing to do. Elaine Duran does Mariah Carey songs on a LIVE or ONE-TAKE; just like Morissette. Both are Filipinas. Go check out their covers; if you doubt what I've said.

[@alexdaniel1690]

Idina Menzel said in "Into the Unknown" that she uses her hands as a reminder and focal point to keep from going flat and keeping notes open.

[@ElphabaandFiyero1]

We would twirl our fingers in circles during high school choir for the same reason. It helps!

[@tsufi89]

People in the comments: arguing who's better Meanwhile me: *crying* they are so perfect! (I'm of the Idina crowd but the other singer owns the song as well)

[@BoraViolin]

Ok sir I may be the biggest Mori fan this side of the West(Im in the US) (I have seen her twice live. This young lady is real!) Liked and Subbed! There's been so much confusion surrounding her latest upload as live or not live. The Pandemic has really done a number on artists doing gigs etc. They've really had to get creative. Normally this company brings artists like her together in a live almost club like setting. (She's one of several artists involved)in this case ,that was just not possible. All the songs were recorded at home one take live. The sponsoring company then did post edit for audio only obviously someone in their home recording will need some audio balance. (This information comes straight from her in a live she did talking about the performances, as there are 6 in all) I wanted to clarify that confusion. I was reading the comments, and I see people trying to take little shots at her and mischaracterize what you said here. My Goodness your takeaway was huge. Idina is THE Elphaba and you put this young phenom as the closest to her that you have seen! That's a MASSIVE compliment and this was a performance from 3 years ago on a fan cam ! Musical theater fans (I consider myself one) have seen hundreds performing this song over the years, I'm sure you have as well. To say this is up there with the best by someone who knows what they're seeing, no argument from me! Thank you for taking the fans request and giving her a chance. I'd love to see more of her here in the future! Edited to add..I saw you have already reviewed the Legend that is Lea Salonga here. Lea is a huge supporter of Morissette! In a recent interview she called Morissette's talent "ridiculous ". I agree with Lea 1000%!

[@RMlovelyANGEL]

I think that this will allow the

[@letmehearyoudamn]

PREACH TERRI!!!!!!

[@jeffreyferrer6104]

Lab it

[@shunnieboy]

Love you terri. ❤️

[@joychannel2781]

I am lookin' for this comment. :-)

[@lindseysquire8417]

Idina has said that the reason she waves her hands around so much is that it helps her to stay on pitch; her voice syncs with her hands. I've done it, and it can make it easier.

[@JBLuv78]

Well, as the guy interpreted it as "airy" I saw it as apt since she *is* defying gravity, no? LOL

[@mesgb9820]

The latest version is live. She always sings live. She was rendering her own version of the song meant for a pop audience. If she will audition for musical theatre, then she will give you that.

[@serathusstudios549]

the latest version of Morissette was live. She was doing live video streaming and sang a lot of songs that day. It wasn't on stage but it was streamed live to her social media account.

[@NikoBonesProductions]

THAT ONE is the one to react to.

[@andreiliver9295]

I am a big Morisette fan but the guy is right when he said that the Stages Session performance of this song was not live. Sure, Morisette actually sang that song pre-recorded, but before they posted it, they “processed” the audio, i.e. added some echo, adjusted the treble, etc. If they didn’t do that, the performance would sound “flat” just like when she was speaking before the performance.

[@terrymccausland7618]

Morisette is one the best vocalists of all time she’s very young there and her technique has gotten a lot better from then

[@robyndelacruz9142]

Katrina Velarde is better than her tbh

[@terrymccausland7618]

HA she literally isn’t morisette would kill her

[@robyndelacruz9142]

Terry McCausland Katrina’s range is better and her voice is so much more soothing that’s just my opinion. She sang akin ka nalang 2x higher than the original

[@terrymccausland7618]

Simping Yo mama lol morisette has a higher and better range

[@terrymccausland7618]

Simping Yo mama and morisette could easily sing it 2x higher and it would be better than katrinas

[@dsantiago2951]

Morisette fans never ask for any sort of comparison, though it was an interesting watch.. But see, you just compared a then-16-years-seasoned-professional-Tony-award-winning-actress Idina to a then-2-year-budding-pop-singer Morisette. Hardly seems fair, but STILL, you putting it as a DRAW is a huge compliment! THANK YOU! It would still be interesting to see your reaction to Morisette’s latest cover of Defying Gravity though, if you’re still inclined 😊

[@saiyongdawn7756]

I concur. Please React to her latest 'Defy gravity'.

[@saiyongdawn7756]

@A Gay Has No Name I love Mori's version.

[@mesocute2531]

@@saiyongdawn7756 I don't think it will matter to him though. Mo sang it better to me. But just as some Whitney songs no one can do better to me. This is that for him.

[@Githerax]

You miss the point. Live performance is about stagecraft. The studio setting doesn't let a singer show connection to or reaction from an audience. Marc's videos are 'Musical THEATRE Coach', not 'vocal coach'. So he had to choose a version where Morrisette sang IN FRONT OF AN AUDIENCE to gauge her stagecraft.

[@yiavue8722]

@@Githerax You miss the point too. Mori's set was an intimate small venue vs Idina's huge concert orchestra venue. Mori's performance wasn't about reenacting the show, and still, she sang it better note for note than Idina did. Not to mention, when Idina did her version, she'd already been a seasoned pro, while Morissette, at the time, was just starting her career and still developing her voice. Compare it to the Stage Sessions version that came out this year, there is NO contest.

[@jdrns9143]

I dont think Morissette ever lipsynced.

[@phillippalana4143]

I was expecting too you'd have the latest version of Morissette's Defying Gravity which incidentally was recorded and performed during this pandemic and without the benefit of studio enhancements and it is only Morissette's voice you can hear. On this latest recording she had, it is Broadway through and through.

[@KandeShack]

One of my favorite Broadway memories is seeing the original Broadway cast of Wicked with my daughter. We had a friend of a friend of a cast member who took us backstage after the show. My 9 year old daughter stood center stage holding the broom, we walked past the dressing rooms where Idina, Norbert and Kristin were so kind and took pictures with us. For a long as I live, I will never forget the joy I saw in my actress daughter’s face!

[@Badabinger]

One point that's apparent from Morissette's many other performences: If you give her just one song to sing and prepare for one performance her balance and dynamics is impeccable (Stone Cold, Akin Ka NaLang, Rise Up, Never enough, Emotions from Asia Song Festival etc). The live performance here is both old and mixed in between a lot of other songs in the concert.

[@johneduardoctavianoiv9749]

The last few notes of Morissette blew me away. 😘 That's a yes from me, Morissette. 😊

[@tillydee933]

Every Idina performance is fresh and different and I LOVE that part of her!

[@crisserrol9255]

Yeah we love her struggle

[@ricoconde1772]

She is one scary young lady she actually improves every year I am really excited to hear her once she hits her prime..

[@Hakausu]

Thank you so much for your helpful and mature reaction. You know your stuff and can help others appreciate the huge difference too..and be more smart in their own singing choices. Thanks for not turning this into a competition but the original IS pretty hard to beat, IMO. Once again I am reminded of the power and discipline needed for musical theatre and I have a huge respect for those who can pull it off. Presenting a character and singing with a purpose other than to show off is a wonderful skill that I hope many will be introduced to through your reactions.

[@nonpoylove]

the thing is, it's not an audition but a gig to showcase her vocals, she was just starting her career as a POP singer in this video. if you knew that audience in the Philippines expect powerful punching vocals from new singers then you'd understand why she sang it that way.

[@bonzkit19gultiano58]

correct

[@berrynice8011]

That's his point, forget about the audience and connect to the song. It's true tho that the gig was different from the concert but what's the point of him being a theatre coach when he is not going assess the technicalities of theatre?

[@pearl218]

@@berrynice8011 I totally agree with you.

[@rogeliozamora6018]

Connecting to a song does not literally mean STARING at the audience. It means being in the moment; being in the character of the one singing. Patrick is not the only theatre coach around; you should be looking for other coaches' opinions before you make your judgment. Try these musical experts: NOW THEN, reacting to Mori's Defying Gravity and She Used To Be Mine. YANI AND FABIO, a Wicked aficionado reacts to Mori's Defying Gravity.

[@zgobermn6895]

Wow, to give it draw is a win for Mori, ie., she was up against a seasoned theater performer who mastered the song in live performances. Respect for an honest and fair assessment.

[@xavier4462]

I love Mori, but being a super nerd of Musical Theatre these are the same critiques I’ve always had! Hahaha love her, and maybe if she does some training in theatre SHE WOULD BE SUCH A STAR! 🥳😗

[@paramitch]

I was a musical theatre person before quitting in college (I was totally mediocre), but will always love it. I love that you're teaching people to be better performers, and most of all to connect their performances to the characters they're playing. Great channel, and looking forward to more of your videos! (Also, please keep singing silently along with the people because it's awesome and really conveys your love for all these songs...)

[@MarcDanielPatrick]

Haha. I try to avoid singing along - I just cant help it. Thank you so much.

[@stepawayful]

Morissette is singing Defying Gravity. Idina is Defying Gravity.

[@stepawayful]

@Hello Hello I've accompanied her several times. She can hit low notes. #trust Let's hear you sing Brohn's orchestrations. lol

[@scmontgomery]

@Hello Hello Where are your Tony awards? Credentials? We all have to work around the limitations we are born with. Performance is a demanderating mistress

[@juniormoale5661]

Lol. Mori defies gravity in all her singing styles...

[@jjdan5685]

She's the best she's always connecting...1000% to morisette..

[@brylechan5628]

Try watching her performance of defying gravity at the park foundation last december its live as well with better quality range, clarity and emotion wise minus the runs . No reaction needed just to simply better understand her musical capabilities

[@rachelsandlermusic]

Morissette's fans are so protective of her! I totally get it, BUT they're not taking into account that this song was written for musical theatre. Of course anyone well versed in musical theatre is going to have some "controversial" opinions about her singing this song, since she's singing it in such a pop style. I think it's absolutely gorgeous and beautiful, just wouldn't fly in a production of Wicked ;) Anyone who says anything slightly constructive about her technique tends to get torn down by her fans. Keep doing you, don't let the haters get you down! -From, another reactor who is also in the same boat ;)

[@brylechan5628]

I dare u to watch her performance at the park foundation or with the philharmonic orchestra and im sure you will be ashamed you uttered such. She built her career on credibility which you 2 dont have. Its up for you to choose whether its credibility or career

[@rachelsandlermusic]

@@OOCFM I'm just here to support other voice teachers!

[@rachelsandlermusic]

I love that her fans come to her defense. And I think Mori is an amazing singer. I get a lot of hate comments though when I say anything constructive, which is the job of a voice teacher. Mori isn't my student, nor do I think she needs any technical help. She's amazing as is. My comments and the comments of others who react to her musical theatre interpretations point out that while her singing is AMAZING, it wouldn't work on Broadway where there are approved riffs / stylistic things you have to do. That does not negate the fact that she is amazing. Sorry you feel so negatively about me and my channel! I strive to be authentic in my reactions and you are welcome to unsubscribe and not come back to my channel if you so choose. These are my opinions as you have yours.

[@brylechan5628]

Im not a die hard fan. In fact i have idinas version at her barefoot concert downloaded in my phone. I just know how to identify and appreciate talent when i see one which is precisely why i suggested 2 of her performances with a full orchestra minus the run and rifts. Most of us are a graduate of something but that does not give us an automatic right to whatever. People establish and bulk up on their credentials to attain that certain level of credibility which sorts out the good from the best.

[@Mommy_Cute3827]

Have you seen and heard Lea Salonga sing Defying Gravity? It was in one of her concerts several years ago, and I assure you she can give Idina a run for her money just as Lea did with Let It Go. I like them both but Lea for me is more blessed with a less shrill voice than Idina. And compared with many musical theatre actors, Lea is one of those few whose voice did not “age” much.

[@analuciarollati310]

That look you had in your eyes during the whole Idina part is so relatable 😅 i love her!

[@xeanluxcrille6847]

Actually Morisette's latest version of Defying Gravity IS LIVE. It was from a podcast/streaming session she guested in where she sang musical pieces back-to-back. Defying Gravity was actually the last piece she sang in that session, which also meant she had been singing for close to an hour before she sang Defying Gravity.

[@darkhorse4122]

podcast/streaming isn't really an audience, like I know your a huge "fan" of her but like her means in front on an actual audience, not in a streaming session LUL

[@rogeliozamora6018]

@@darkhorse4122 LIVE also means the camera on a continuous roll; no cuts or post-production edits or makeovers. No need to face an audience to showcase and prove you've got talent, or show that you're legit. Because there are performers who could do poorly before a LIVE audience. Remember, too, that behind those cameras are viewing audiences, during and after the filming. They're just NOT physically there; in the background, but still there.

[@thecinnamonginger]

That was an old video performance of Morissette. Try to check her latest rendition of that song uploaded by Stage Session.

[@thecinnamonginger]

@@stanner200 tf? HAHA

[@mrclark2230]

Then he should use the recent one in PARC Foundation.

[@lestervlog6557]

Click bait? Well,

[@worldofmorissetteamon]

He said it wasn't LIVE that's why he did not use it lmao

[@genos_911]

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[@terrymccausland7618]

Confused on why her latest cover of this song is in the thumbnail but it’s not what you reacted to? She was very young there she’s grew a lot now and I’m disappointed that you didn’t watch her latest cover

[@romelabella2705]

ur disappointed ..and so ?anong paki ng reactor sa iyo?

[@phillippalana4143]

@@romelabella2705 Huh???

[@terrymccausland7618]

romel abella English please

[@voicesinmyhead7710]

@@romelabella2705 mas waLa kameng pake sayo . HAHAHA kaLat kaLat mga bashers 😆 wag masyadong inggit tangatanga

[@popsicle2925]

Yup, it is live and better version of her. I think it is reasonable if it was to compare to the original

[@moki7027]

I don't know where did you get the idea that Morissette's latest video of this song is not live. IT WAS LIVE Coach(?) Is Musical theater coach different from Vocal Coach? Because if it is so, I can understand you. Peace!

[@eceoswehg.5671]

Yup, they are more after with acting...

[@richieldaortillo9942]

The latest video of her singing that song was actually LIVE, u can hear the RAWNESS of the video especially in the last part where there were few chair criches it just happend that they put some echo and reverb on it.

[@Nemia1220]

He already had his favorite set before the review.

[@jananabanana422]

Obviously, he listened to Morisette's different versions of the song and chose the one where he can make negative comments. BIASED reaction

[@gen_1771]

Maybe he didn't check the latest video because it didn't look like a live video and went with the obvious live one lol

[@ychanschao]

I think people are missing “musical theater coach” and are confusing it with “vocal teacher” I feel musical theater, although the signing part is important… I feel the connections to the emotions and staying in character is more important. I’m a huge idina and morrisette fan but if we are looking. Solely on the “musical theater” aspect… I do think idina connects better. But morrisette sings better.

[@khalel2151]

True

[@richieldaortillo9942]

The latest video of her singing that song was actually LIVE, u can hear the RAWNESS of the video especially in the last part where there were few chair criches it just happend that they put some echo and reverb on it.

[@TheTruth-im6es]

Now that we've seen how you critiqued a less matured version of Morissette performing this piece, it would still/even more interesting to see what you think of the same vocalist doing the same song, but now a recent "live (reverb)" showing with Morissette on a better recording and at a more matured aged. Mind you, Morissette is still only 24 here. Pls critique Morissette's recent version (at home) of, "Defying Gravity".

[@rogeliozamora6018]

He won't. I've seen the video; and it is overwhelmjngly powerful! Also view reaction videos of NOW THEN on her renditions of Defying Gravity and She Used To Be Mine. Also YANI AND FABIO, a Wicked aficionado reacts to Mori's Defying Gravity.

[@javierperez7105]

The latest performance was live! The voice and mouth movement is perfectly in sync and you can literally hear in one part where her chair does a sound like if she had hit it by mistake or something. Also there are some parts where some low notes are a little flat, if she was going to pre-recorded this, wouldn't she make sure those F3 would be perfect when she has hit some lower notes live almost in the second octave? They masterd the audio after to give it a better quality obviously but is a one take live recording.

[@sigangelsglobal]

I honestly think in terms of voice, Morisette is pretty high up there compared to Idina particularly on vocal ability. Delivery wise there's too much effort for Idina like she needs to push it to reach it. Also, in critiquing the performance of the two, they both delivered differently and should not be compared as it was on this reaction. Idina did a musical performance, she is musical artist and Morisette is a powerhouse singer. If Morisette meant to deliver this as a musical piece I'm pretty sure she would deliver it differently. She was there to deliver her rendition of the song. Just saying... On a side note, Idina will always be a good fit for animation. Her voice quality is really fitting for that.

[@amandaclemmons]

That’s true but Marc is a Musica Theatre coach. Not just a vocal coach. So he’s going to judge it as musical theatre. As this song was originally intended

[@jennieannancheta8363]

@@amandaclemmons if that's the case then this reaction is predictable from the very start for Mori did not sang this for a musical performance like how Marc judged them

[@vee_tinymoose]

Dude, your facial expressions seriously amaze me. I’m not great at reading or reacting to non verbal expression and you have one of the only people I’ve ever seen whose facial expressions would actually motivate my actions

[@katiemonroe3030]

How do you feel about Idina Menzel playing Lea Michele's mom in Glee? Reaction to one of their duets maybe?

[@iamrahaf]

omg this would be iconic

[@edgardobelzajr403]

Morrisset is versital singer , she sing pop song , and have a squeak voice , she can whistle tone ..I'm proud because she is Filipina ,

[@pinoyeasycooking2480]

Actually the latest version of Morissette is live...

[@gerrycastillo725]

Hahaha Morissette sang it so good reactors thinks it was prerecorded. Love it @itsmorissttee

[@Bill4290]

I would have to assume by “live” he means without editing. In the newer version there’s clear echo and reverb added in after. I’m not sure how much is changed, but definitely not pure voice like this performance

[@j.g04]

@@Bill4290 Hey sir!, You can also heard her Growls, the Cracks of the chair, the horns of the vehicles outside, and the way she breaths and gasps

[@gabrielle9588]

The recent cover of Morisette for this song was live and it was so perfect that he thought she did not sang it live.

[@Githerax]

Every one of you missed the point. Live performance is about stagecraft. The studio setting doesn't let a singer show connection to or reaction from an audience. Marc's videos are 'Musical THEATRE Coach', not 'vocal coach'. So he had to choose a version where Morrisette sang IN FRONT OF AN AUDIENCE to gauge her stagecraft.

[@jessicajones641]

This was the first musical we took our son to. (It wasn’t the original Broadway). He is in theater and we wanted him to experience a professional show. He was blown away. Definitely one of my favorites!

[@gabrielnichols6428]

"She's a little more pop" The worst thing that Marc can say about a singer

[@iamdustysuarez]

And most of her fans doesn't know she's a musical theatre actor before joining mainstream entertainment.

[@rogeliozamora6018]

And Patrick is a LOT WORSE. He knows nothing about her at all to make those comments.

[@Bruin2002]

Had pleasure hearing Idina twice live, once she performed Defying Gravity. Hearing her singing always gives me chill. Hearing her live is at a different level. Amazing.

[@justorion7234]

Thanks for your genuine reaction. But if you wanted to check out the newer version that would be great. I would love to see your reactions and impressions towards Mori; she drastically improved in the current version of the song. That being said, you're a great Vocal Coach I can tell it just by seeing and hearing your overall thoughts and opinions on those two great singers. Looking forward to it, GOD SPEED!

[@Pitapat819]

I love Idina, I remember being 13 and watching Rent The Movie, and then being in university randomly hearing Defying Gravity. It went to my playlist and stayed there for years. I didn't even love the book, and I have the hard cover version, but Defying Gravity just resonated with me at that age. I liked this performance of hers so much too, it's just so light. I think Mori did a lot better in her more recent one, so nice to see her improvement through the years. Also, in the more recent one she didn't have an audience but her acting was awesome. I'm sure if she was auditioning, then she would stick to the original. However, this is who she is, she wasn't auditioning, she was doing her thing. It's weird because I feel some dissonance myself. Because I get your background but I also feel like these artists, in their own performances, should have some artistic freedom and people shouldn't react as if she was doing it to disrespect the musical. There are even some musicals that release mainstream versions of the musical numbers and they're so different. That's the importance of the context.

[@DarthRayj]

I would really like to see you react to the cover of Defying Gravity performed by Superfruit (Mitch Grassi and Scott Hoying of a capella group Pentatonix); Mitch does one of my favorite versions of Elphaba I've ever heard, and at the end does one of the notes higher than it's usually done on stage despite being male. Scott's performance as Galinda is mostly falsetto and isn't the reason to watch their cover, but they've been singing together for well over a decade and their voices blend very well. If you enjoy that you could also watch their medley of Frozen songs where they include Kirstin Maldonado as well (also from Pentatonix) who has also been singing with them both since at least high school. Kirstin has since acted in a Broadway production of Kinky Boots, and hopefully it's only a matter of time for Mitch as well because they're all excellent and met each other through musical theater.

[@genahill2716]

Yes!! Every time I listen to this song now all I can think of is Superfruit

[@j.w.2865]

Yes! It's bun and fantastic

[@ELIZATMAZO]

Morisette new cover is such an amazing rendition. Morisette stages session of defying gravity

[@marcelogarcia3]

I heard two singers that can reach those high notes, connect to the audience and give an overall performance. I'm slightly bothered you'd use one video source that's recorded from a symphony using state of the art equipment in full high definition (rehearsed probably a dozen times) and the other video taken from an iphone inside a music bar. You are funny.

[@darrenbentley4160]

Morissete has different covers of this particular song with different arrangements each time, but there is one where she's accompanied by the Philharmonic Orchestra where it was arranged the way you like it, so musical. This clip that you've chosen was a concert that was done in an intimate setting, where she had to keep making eye contacts to her audience even if she's singing musical. I could only wish u found that one which has a musical arrangement, but anyway, thanks for comparing our very own Morissette to an international singer, it's such an honor already for my idol.❤️❤️❤️

[@12cowwoman]

Request: "Take me or leave me" - and react to the version with Aaron Tveit & Gavin Creel and the 2008 Broadway Cast version or the 2005 movie version 😍

[@drartemisa21]

Marc probably shouldn't react to anything Pinoy related because even the slightest critique brings out the condescension and pitchforks from Filipino fans. You guys are embarrassing. 1. He's a musical theatre coach. His critiques are more on the stage approach. He wasn't shitting on her vocal technique, which she's very good at! 2. He chose the video where she performed it in front of a live audience. Not LIVE as in it was being filmed live. Glad the Lea Salonga comment section wasn't this eye-roll inducing.

[@Nemia1220]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@pearl218]

Marc has to PIN THIS COMMENT 🤣🤣👏🏼👏🏼 I'm a Filipino as well and you're right, they're embarrasing lol they're lucky he didn't turn off the comments lol they must watch reactors who are NOT musical THEATRE coaches lol.

[@abbeybercasio2283]

Exactly. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@josephcabunag4492]

Acting wise, Idina has the edge bec. she played the role in the musical. It was but natural for her to instinctively act that way. Morisette was playing to the local audience not really mindful of how it was acted on stage, which is why it was rendered in a pop kind of way.

[@iamdustysuarez]

I think those who are flaming on Marc are non musical fans. There's a difference actually. And he clearly stated in the criteria, acting through the song.

[@BonnieLove504]

She’s not singing as anybody, she’s singing as morissette. 😊

[@itsashamescratchoffs806]

Both are Phenomenal, if they were exactly alike it would be great, but in real life no one is ever alike💕

[@oliverronquillo1971]

One big point. Morissette was only 19 yrs old there.

[@ayengargzrobillos9028]

FYI, the recent video of morissette singing defying gravity is LIVE. It just happens that she has a very good microphone.

[@softboi1585]

Idina's performance is stunning and it's expected to be musical. But Morisette's performance here is not expected to be musical, so it's understandable that she had those runs.She's also not trained on musical. By the way, you have to listen to the latest cover of morisette of defying gravity. That was a live version and much more musical than this performance. you can compare that to idina's performance. it's so good.

[@Kk-fj5tn]

Who knew Morissette has such hardcore fans?

[@pyrovian]

Vocally, Mori SLAYS Her recent cover is much better. It was live, although not live with audience.

[@rainieresguerra6734]

Morissette Amon is one of the finest singers the Philippines has ever produced. She is definitely one of the best vocalists in the world today and among Asia's Pride. Morissette is so amazing that she has become a favorite of many many vocal coaches and reactors worldwide- generating for such channels literally tens of millions of views and tons of subs. Her signature is Akin Ka Na Lang, a Filipino ballad which is.becoming popular even outside of the Philippines. Even Malaysian superstar Shila Amzah made her own version. Many of her covers like Against All Odds, Never Enough and You Are The Reason have become the most watched covers (of the particular songs) or near the top ones. Her legions of fans span the globe and many follow her with utmost zeal and dedication. Thank you for featuring Morissette. Subbed. Best wishes.

[@giotiongsonvlog4442]

What is he talking about? Morissette sing this song live in her last version.

[@romelabella2705]

idina sang this on live too..whats the problem ?

[@giotiongsonvlog4442]

@@romelabella2705 You are barking at the wrong tree. No one says that Idina didn't sang this live.

[@HOE-rv6ie]

@@romelabella2705 ikaw problema. Halatang maninira ka. Hater. Halatang Poopster 💩 .

[@romelabella2705]

@@giotiongsonvlog4442 may pa bark bark ka pang alam ...wala ngang nagsabi ...sinabi ko lang bakit mali ba ako?na nag live si idina ? hahahah didnt sang ka pa ...ayusin mo grammar mo redundant na yan did na sang pa !!!! hay did'nt sing yan .....pabark bark pa ang englis mali mali

[@romelabella2705]

@@HOE-rv6ie hahah tnx im honored to be the problem ...anong poopster ?a si sarah g ? im not her avid fan i just kinda like her ..i like mori also but sometimes she overdo the song and she sounds like sarah

[@eviive8496]

I love how much you show how much of a fan you are of the songs.

[@misspotato608]

It's funny when they say that the lastest version of morissette's defying gravity was not where in fact it's a live stream and you can actually hear the chair cracking when she moves HAHAHAHA

[@lextalliones12345]

In a nutshell, singing is not always belting. The ability to deliver the song with emotion is a must! Good reaction coach!

[@prinzreynoph2728]

yup..tell that to Idina as she sings this song

[@brylechan5628]

Then why does idina belt or better yet shout as if she was dying. Must have been a torture for her

[@HumminGBird168]

@@prinzreynoph2728 yeah her tone is absolutely atrocious anyways

[@butchie0415]

I know Idina, i don't know who this girl is, listening to both this other girl is better. UPDATE Aug 22....I searched for that video the people here were referring to about this Morrissette cover of “defying gravity” and it’s definitely live with some reverb added and her cover is for sure way better than Idina’s and seven other versions idina has done. Are you sure you’re in the theatre business? You posted one’s best and the other one’s not so good cover for comparison. You shouldn’t be doing reactions because at the get go you’re definitely biased with your opinions.

[@BigRedSpear]

Old comment but deserved a response. The Gold Standard is Idina. Use the album vocal if you want a comparison. When Morrisette can perform the same way, while actually playing Elphaba for an entire play on night 236, then you can say this guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Idina had lived with and evolved the song through hundreds of performances and made choices driven by the character and the performance demands while the other is singing a cover. To say Morrisette is so much better that he shouldn’t do reactions is laughably stupid. He even addresses this in the video - she riffs in a way that wouldn’t work on the stage because it’s just another cover in her repertoire. Morrisette is an awesome talent and I think she could make the Gold Standard of an original song if she got a shot. You may say she has a better live recording of this song than Idina. But what you can’t ever say is that she put that song in the top 10 Broadway ballads of all time.

[@clintonbalud899]

her last upload of this song, was live... it was a livestream. just that she did it on her place because it was lockdown during covid, hence there was no audience.

[@evan4905]

I'd love to see your reaction(s) to any of these: Jagged Little Pill, Willemijn Verkaik (one of the most recognizable Dutch modern MT actresses), Carrie the (infamous) musical, or any of the Mister Golightly videos

[@Pronkii]

You should check the new version its also live and she has grown alot with her voice and performance.

[@shunnieboy]

Sad. He reacted to an old version of morissette lol.

[@DanDan-cd6ht]

And an old Idina version. It would be advantage Morrisette if he chose a newer version of Idina's.

[@ForeverSweetx3]

@@DanDan-cd6ht What's the point of that? Thr version he pick of Idina wasn't her best performance. So if you want to be fair, the choose the best performance of both.

[@joecylent3558]

True.. hahaha try the latest version.. and pls. Don’t forget that video was taken only by the phone, which one of the audience there.. ahhaha funny.

[@hazelalberio9447]

I really like and love Morissette versión every song that she sung

[@khalilg5130]

i hope you can react to her recent cover from stage sessions( from your thumbnail). morissette was very young there.

[@harveyoracion6189]

Yes, she improved so much coz it was an old video.💜

[@sofiaellisemendoza9302]

welcome to morissette`s world... be amaze of her sounds and her techniques.. shes just amazing and i think she is one of the best singers around the world😘

[@briobrandon911]

In a musical coach perspective very good reaction. But vocal wise and technique Morisette takes the cake.

[@javier-yj3nu]

Latest version is also live!

[@winter1220]

Coach. The latest version of Morissette is Live :( I'm so sad you didn't picked that one. The Other reactor Ovela also thought it's not live because of its good quality. He admitted his mistakes already. Please try reacting to Mori's latest performance. It's really live. She livestream it on her facebook account.

[@iamdustysuarez]

1. MUSICAL THEATRE COACH, means he reacts to how it should be in his industry. 2. There is a standard, also to those who do not know. 3. Morisette is a Musical Theatre Performer here in the Philippines before she joins the mainstream entertainment. 4. To me she sang this song wonderfully, but the reactor is looking for a musical theatre approach since the song is from a musical. Try watching performances here in youtube with AT THE HIPPODROME in its title you'll know what I'm saying. 5. Pre-Pandemic LIVE means , in front of Live audiences, yes in front of you... breathing not through a screen. 6. If she sang that way, may be the Musical Director gave her liberty to do what she wants. 7. Again, Morisette sand this song beautifully in this video.

[@mark2688]

I respect the honest constructive marks you made sir. I also appreciate how you mentioned that you don't really know anything about Mori. I would just like to hit on some pointers. 1. This version was performed in a location where the acoustics isn't the best. Not even conducive for such performance tbh. Hence, the mic sounding awful, the band trying to keep up with her and Mori herself trying to stay in pitch for the entire song with so much competing noise. 2. I think you forgot to consider the intention of the singer and why she delivered it in such a way. The audience were casual music listeners, not musical theater enthusiasts. I would even say, IMO, that she delivered it that way so people can relate to it on a more recent, more modern, more NOW of how someone would tell a story, therefore a kinda "popish" rendition of the song. Again, they are not musical theatergoers. 3.The singer is first and foremost a POP singer. Although, she starred in a musical theater production called "Camp Rock" where all the songs are POP, it would still be not on par with Idina menzel. Not hating here or anything. I don't think we need a 30 page dissertation on why she delivered it that way. HAHAHA try to react to some of her performances in pop. You'll be amazed by how good she is. PS.The latest version you were referring too was live. :)

[@TheTruth-im6es]

He couldn't tell that version was live ... I'm surprised he hasn't deleted this video, because his statement really make him look, well, amateur.

[@darkhorse4122]

@@TheTruth-im6es God, and you act like you actually have any degree in music, or actual vocal coach background, just shush shady person

[@davidbangtson3109]

I'm checking to see if I missed any and found this one right away. It's a wonderful performance by Idina and a good one by Morissette.

[@Mihoshika]

In like all this guy's videos, it's he wants to burst into song so bad.

[@najinea08]

I actually got goosebumps all over my body with Idina's ♥♥♥♥♥

[@jakeasia]

Please react to Lea Salonga with Rachelle Ann Go singing "Movie in my mind"

[@tiffanyp5781]

Yes!!! There’s a few different versions of them doing it but they’re ALL amazing!!!!

[@chantalwright9844]

Indiana Menzel moves her hands/arms like that I believe because it has to do with hitting the notes and stuff, like it’s just a habit she has. Something along those lines. I just saw her mention it on Disney plus on one of the episodes of Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2

[@arniedilla706]

She has several live versions of this song why pick the one with poor quality/production?

[@TheAngie2920]

Her arms are flowing like she’s defying gravity 😊

[@artanghel1712]

I prefered Lea Salongas Defying gravity a pitch perfect. Idina have flats and struggle with her own song dont forget to tell to your viewers so that it wont look bias.

[@teresafontiveros3591]

I totally agree!!!

[@jdrns9143]

Yahhhh. I truly expect more from idina as a theatrical singer. I expect she is as skilled as lea but nope. She obviously struggle in love singing. The only song that she sang perfectly is let it go. Not the live one tho.

[@ashplayssims]

Gab JC Raphael I don’t know if this is necessarily true, but I had heard that playing Elphaba for so long did some damage to Idina’s vocal chords, which you can kind of hear in her more recent live performances

[@natalies8498]

To the people raging in these comments... PLEASE. CHILL. These are two beautiful performances - and obviously different genres/types of performances with a beautiful song. Both of these singers are completely AMAZING. So please. LOL That said, Idina has a terrible habit of making me cry. I had the honor of seeing her live in If/Then, and I was completely GOBSMACKED. I wept through most of the second act tbh. That said, Marc, if you're willing, I would be interested in just... seeing more Idina reactions - out of curiosity - because while I agree that she has been critiqued for her lives (and she's admitted herself realistically to the struggles at times with lives and sometimes you hit the note and sometimes... you don't), I absolutely adore her storyacting through song. She often brings me to tears. (Either in laughter or sorrow. XD)

[@ForeverSweetx3]

To all the Mori fans, calm down. He's a coach that has been trained to look through a broadway performance. And to be honest, no one can come close to Idina. She IS Elphaba! So bye! 👋

[@bastantonio3077]

Agree! =)

[@jcflores8386]

Lol she's cannot even sing with true emotion. Well because shes famous! "Respect" right? 😂😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@rjreal8068]

She's only a human.. There are alot of good singers around the world. So it's possible that someone is better than her lol...

[@doc2log]

Sure..but no one should compare them because Mori never was Elphaba on stage.

[@YoyoyoYo-fu4wc]

Hahahaha, stembone

[@archonicon]

3 things. 1. This is about the song and vocal abilities in a concert setting. 2. Here this is about the singer and her performance so she has a little more flexibility and adding get own flair after all we came to see them perform. This is NOT an audition for a play. 2. Although this may be a musical theatre song in an ensemble cast, THEY ARE NOT A IN A MUSICAL PLAY

[@amerigoamurao5362]

It might because She's an Asian singer! Pls! react go MORISSETTE's renditions of ' 'SHE USED TO BE MINE' and give your honest comments i know you are a big fan of Theatrical musics thank you and Stay Safe!

[@Tatongsworld]

MORI sang the song how the audience can connect. That is her concert and she sing one song to another.

[@ronaldjrlao5922]

The problem with most musical theatre fans is that they tend to box music into a specific way of singing and shut out other stylistic choices. Just saying. :)

[@vic70ria]

But Idina’s performance here it isn’t a copy of her stage version. She does several changes in stresses and tones. I’m mean it’s close, she did this for a while, and that’s what the audience came for. Yet she does switch it up some.

[@eleanorsenecal6378]

@Gulf Kanawut this isn't true, I love musicals and also pop music

[@sarahneuren7057]

Well. They have to be sung and acted a specific way or the mood, flow, and meaning of the song and play get interrupted. Like take for instance At the End of the Day from Les Mis, or Without You from RENT, or The Sound of Music from The Phantom of the Opera. You change one way about how they are sung or performed in the middle of the show and it breaks the flow of everything. The fourth wall goes away and you risk losing your audience because the way the song is performed doesn't fit with the rest of the musical. It's not so much that we "box music into a specific way of singing." It's more in order for the musical as a whole to come across to the audience as intended the songs must be sung/performed in a particular way or it just does not work. Also, as a theatre person, the songs do elicit certain emotions anyway. I also feel it does an injustice to the creator and musical itself to change a number too much. Especially on as big as Defying Gravity.

[@Ezlots03]

It is not boxing music to a certain kind of singing-acting but more on retaining the meaning of the song through music. Musical songs are written with a specific purpose and some changes done it will erase some of the meaning to it. Unlike some pop songs that you can just twist the meaning of it and it will be better (i.e. RESPECT by Aretha), you can not just do that in Musical Theatre songs

[@polscipolsci]

@A Gay Has No Name Idina's live performance of this song is not impressive. She looked like was she struggling to reach the high notes towards the end of the song. The vocal was stiff from start to finish. There wasn't even a moment where it became smooth and soft. When I watch musical theater, I usually focus on the vocals, especially when an artist sings an emotional song because that is where I can connect. Gestures and other elements are secondary.

[@merittealmanzor5859]

Yeeeessssss!!!! I would love to listen to coach tina sing. Could not wait for so long... ❤

[@JessieMouse8]

Can you react to Idina Menzel singing "Always Starting Over"... That song always gets me in the feels lol.

[@vagurl84]

This is still one of my favorite songs. I listen to it at least once a day.

[@coolchristian6707]

Can you react to the Glee version? I would like to see what you have to say about that

[@peterdcar]

Cheers to both !

[@kandiedevera1007]

If you want it musical theater style, then pit Idina against Lea Salonga, who has done live performances of Defying Gravity. Lea kills it!

[@spongebobsanaollovemori2265]

Why older video of her? Theres a latest video and it is LIVE yes LIVE NA LIVE.

[@lisapoole3377]

I’ve seen Kerry Ellis in the west end production of Wicked and I have to say she came a very very close second to Idina. If not better 😬 x