Why Defying Gravity Is Perfect & How It Works in WICKED

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Howard Ho

Howard Ho

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@lyamainu
@lyamainu 2 ай бұрын
As someone who is tone deaf from a family of music lovers, your channel has done miracles in helping me understand what I’ve been missing all these years.
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic 2 ай бұрын
This means so much to me. Being tone deaf doesn't mean you can't enjoy music or the stories being told through music. Glad I could help!
@pasdepseudooriginal
@pasdepseudooriginal 2 ай бұрын
This!! I'm tone deaf from a family of musicians and my boyfriend sings at well, and I feel so frustrated, like they're talking about a color that I cannot see. Your videos are the only ones that make me go literally like "... ooooh NOW I get it!" So thank you
@LaLayla99
@LaLayla99 Ай бұрын
​@@HowardHoMusic I'm 75% hearing impaired without my hearing aids and grew up not being able to comprehend music theory. I use your channel to learn what I missed when I was younger. Thank you!! 💞
@thatpantransguy
@thatpantransguy 2 ай бұрын
In the movie, with the little play in Wizomania, they explain in the prophecy that the one who can read the Grimmery will proclaim their arrival with an "AHHHHHH". That made so much sense in connection with the end of "Defying Gravity"! She basically let all of Oz know who she is and that she isn't going to let anyone stop her from saving the those who the Wizard oppresses. Seriously amazing show! 🤩😭
@drea4439
@drea4439 Ай бұрын
Yes! It's not just an in joke about how Idina Menzel sang that riff originally. The movie sets up that very distinctive melody as a motif of prophecy, specifically a prophecy of access to the power of the wise. Elphaba gains insight into the world and herself, claims her power, and then sings these notes as her finale. It's one of many places where the movie meaningfully deepens the material.
@famouskphantom
@famouskphantom 2 ай бұрын
I didn’t even realize how glass was such a big motif in this movie. But now I’m like duh. You are a genius! And the people who created wicked are geniuses
@davidwilliamsantos9004
@davidwilliamsantos9004 2 ай бұрын
One change I like that they've done in the movie which is different from the Broadway show was how Cynthia sings "It's me!". She sings it with the first two notes of the Unlimited motif which is also the first two notes of Somewhere over the rainbow. She's literally stepping her first foot forward in that place over the rainbow by flying.
@jer9grant
@jer9grant 2 ай бұрын
15:13 i didn't realize how much growl was on that vocal until just now. She did it so smooth on Jimmy Fallon's show
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic 2 ай бұрын
I noticed that too!
@LoveNikiW
@LoveNikiW 2 ай бұрын
Yes! In the movie it’s full of that embrace of her raw emotion and power! I love the way this breakdown reveals all of these special elements!
@teahotey9635
@teahotey9635 Ай бұрын
I think it’s also because they did a lot of singing live to get the real emotion. It’s another reason to love Cynthia, Ariana, and Jonathan as the director who encouraged their creative views.
@ed209onthestairs
@ed209onthestairs Ай бұрын
I made the same sound on the toilet the other day.
@BrookToombs
@BrookToombs Ай бұрын
Right! I have headphones in and it basically jump scared me 😅
@Jetrowdy
@Jetrowdy 2 ай бұрын
“She realizes she is the person who her younger self needed to step into her own power” made me tear up 🥹 Elphaba’s journey and transformation is so powerful and I love how Stephen Schwartz’s music reflect that, and how you break it down is so satisfying to watch! Another cool thing I noticed is after Elphaba stops wearing the glasses, the infinity symbol is now visible in her hair, showing her change and turning point to finally reach her inner strength. Amazing video as always! Hope for more Wicked breakdowns! 💚💚💚
@purplexninjamom
@purplexninjamom Ай бұрын
12:34 so THAT´s what a power chord is!!!! Thanks! I´ve been playing that on my guitar since 2008 without knowing why it´s named that!
@ACinemafanatic
@ACinemafanatic Ай бұрын
Cynthia said she wanted defying gravity to be earned and you can tell she studied the lyrics and music to understand the evolution of Elphaba and it works in the film
@nicanproud
@nicanproud 2 ай бұрын
i love this. I have already seen a lot of people confused as to why Elphaba lost her glasses. People were kinda assuming it was the same reason as the cliche you talked about. I knew that wasn't right but i couldn't quite put my finger on what it was about. So thank u. Love these videos
@nilesreacts3594
@nilesreacts3594 2 ай бұрын
Jon shared on his IG story!!!
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic 2 ай бұрын
I know! He's truly the best.
@renees4577
@renees4577 2 ай бұрын
The particular design of the glasses is also the letters OZ on it's side.
@mayabairey
@mayabairey 2 ай бұрын
Gutted to miss this premiere! I love how you dig deep into the symbolism of glass and bubbles, and connect Elphaba’s personal growth to the perfect fifth-turning a classic showstopper into something even more meaningful.
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic 2 ай бұрын
We missed you earlier! Thanks again for always showing up!
@Dogatis
@Dogatis 2 ай бұрын
Was waiting for this since the film premiered 😂
@thewiz2003
@thewiz2003 2 ай бұрын
Thank you once again for a stellar in-depth take on Defying Gravity. It really defied my expectations and I couldn’t be happier that you were able to give this song the love and respect it deserves. Your talent is truly unlimited.
@purplexninjamom
@purplexninjamom Ай бұрын
I keep wondering why your channel has not yet hit that 1 million subs mark. For someone like me, who can sing quite well but doesn´t know about any musical theory stuff, this is a godsent.
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic Ай бұрын
Thank you for those kind words! I'm hoping to reach 1 million subs someday!
@AMoniqueOcampo
@AMoniqueOcampo 2 ай бұрын
You have an academic background now! I love it! Wicked made me cry as soon as the first number started! So happy to see you again!
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic 2 ай бұрын
Haha...I've always had it! Good to see you again too!
@thebookwyrmslair6757
@thebookwyrmslair6757 2 ай бұрын
LOL that paper was dated 2003!!
@malory6312
@malory6312 2 ай бұрын
Another thing said by the composer of WICKED, the song Elphaba sings "Unlimited" is the same exact notes and melody as "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." And the opening scene of the movie SPOILER!!! has the children banging pots and pans as a reference to "Ding-Dong the Witch is Dead".
@jer9grant
@jer9grant 2 ай бұрын
The "Unlimited" part is covered in the short referenced at 0:42
@lexishelton8304
@lexishelton8304 Ай бұрын
Fun fact the notes only correlate with the words “Ding Dong the Witch is” but not the note for dead which is a foreshadowing spoiler!
@damaracarpenter8316
@damaracarpenter8316 Ай бұрын
@@lexishelton8304 also I believe it's because 7 and fewer notes can be used from a song before you enter copyright territory lol! It's used very effectively either way. There's another scene where an obvious portion of Over the Rainbow is used briefly as well. I forget which but I think Elphaba is walking through a corridor.
@soniatashjian6383
@soniatashjian6383 Ай бұрын
INCREDIBLE analysis! This film has reignited my love for music/musical theater and your video has taught me a tangible reason as to *why*. As someone who was an English major, I haven’t been this inspired to analyze any piece of art since college and I can’t thank you enough. I’m so inspired.
@adamgreenspan4988
@adamgreenspan4988 Ай бұрын
Hook Theory is dope. When I discovered my love of the Major Third (III) as exemplified in Pixies songs like Wave of Mutilation and Where Is My Mind, Hook Theory helped me find songs that used similar chord progressions. Which is ultimately how I discovered Steven Universe!
@gilangsetyawibawa185
@gilangsetyawibawa185 2 ай бұрын
Howard, you're a genius! Hope you can make more Wicked content in the future. I love the way you use the infinity symbols and glasses to associate Elphaba. I also like the bubble motifs throughout Glinda as well, not to mention her bubbly personality! Hope you can cover Popular, Dancing Through Life, What Is This Feeling, No One Mourns The Wicked, and of course, I'm Not That Girl... Looking forward to more Wicked musicology!
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic 2 ай бұрын
Haha...Wicked Musicology!
@iantophernicus6042
@iantophernicus6042 Ай бұрын
​@HowardHoMusic The linguification of Oz is always a joy. Congratulotions on your video, it was a definish joy!
@ricardo9417
@ricardo9417 29 күн бұрын
i'm truly amazed by how you dissolved the movie and interpreted the scenes! the glasses things is incredibly wonderful! 😮
@JordanVanRyn
@JordanVanRyn Ай бұрын
This analysis is one of your masterpieces. It's about time you talked about Defying Gravity and why it's that epic of a song.
@ilovetheclarinet
@ilovetheclarinet 2 ай бұрын
I'm a music major right now and I love these videos!!! People don't realise how much detail goes into these things, it's really cool.
@mijavera
@mijavera 2 ай бұрын
Again, another engaging break down!!!! I find your videos are so digestible and intriguing!!!! Thank you!!!
@kelvinkao7436
@kelvinkao7436 2 ай бұрын
Was pleasantly surprised by how much you talked about the visuals, and the many things I didn't catch!
@Ganychan
@Ganychan Ай бұрын
The way you notice so many things and the way you present them (without doing a bullet list or being pretentious about it) are so satisfying to watch! The bubbles/halos around Glinda are fabulous to notice!
@lueagle09
@lueagle09 Ай бұрын
I love your analysis! I’m somehow seeing that Wicked came out at just the right moment in our history! It’s only a question of when people will catch the message behind the pizazz. Thank you, Howard!
@stilelits
@stilelits 2 ай бұрын
2:30 i might be the only one who sees this, but i think the diamond shape of the broken glass in the dorm room looks a lot like the hat with the reflection in the puddle that we saw at the beginning of the movie...i'm also pretty sure i saw the nome king on the wall at the ozdust ballroom, too, and i MIGHT just be reading way too much into things...
@iantophernicus6042
@iantophernicus6042 Ай бұрын
They did confirm there were a lot of Easter eggs, hidden in theisoc and background. It might’ve been the Nome King.
@LoveNikiW
@LoveNikiW 2 ай бұрын
I’m about to cry! I absolutely LOVE the way you break things down! It literally reinforces the powerful messages in the songs and the movies/shows as a whole! THANK YOU for sharing! I’ve never seen the stage play (but I will once I see part 2 of the movie… trying my best to not spoil it and wait for the full movie experience), so this movie has affected me deeply, as I resonate with it in so many ways. This song and Elphaba’s journey are a self love story. I also didn’t notice the specific use of her glasses for telling her story, and you explained it so well! Now I have to go see it again to pay attention to these nuanced parts!💚💚💚
@Mombatramba
@Mombatramba 2 ай бұрын
After seeing the movie, I immediately looked up "Howard Ho Defying Gravity." I'm so glad it's happening now!!!
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic 2 ай бұрын
Haha...truly an honor to be thought of that way. Thanks!
@reenchanted
@reenchanted Ай бұрын
Me too! Just watched it tonight!
@julianahedigerborges4526
@julianahedigerborges4526 2 ай бұрын
I WAS WAITING FOR ONE OF YOUR VIDEOS ABOUT WICKED!!!
@mildlycornfield
@mildlycornfield Ай бұрын
I get the symbolism behind Elphaba losing her glasses, but honestly I can't help thinking about the fact she probably can't see a damn thing for 2/3rds of the story... Contact lenses don't exist in Oz!!
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic Ай бұрын
Hahaha...you stumped me there.
@unsightedmelodies6801
@unsightedmelodies6801 Ай бұрын
Hmmm, I guess the question is, did she actually NEED them? Her father totally seems the type to make his hated daughter wear glasses just to hide her more after she came inside squinting from the sun.
@AdventureTimMedia
@AdventureTimMedia Ай бұрын
Hey mate, I loved the movie and I've really enjoyed your incredible breakdown of this movie. 84K views in two weeks - you are killing it, mate. Well done. Love your work. Just subscribed.
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic Ай бұрын
Appreciate that so much! More is on the way...
@theloverlyladylo9158
@theloverlyladylo9158 2 ай бұрын
As an Omaha native: there ain’t nothing magical about Omaha. Except the zoo.
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic 2 ай бұрын
Haha
@lwrncschmchr
@lwrncschmchr 2 ай бұрын
I thought it was a Peyton Manning reference lol
@angelinawilson75
@angelinawilson75 2 ай бұрын
this breakdown made me appreciate the music of wicked so much more! I can't wait to check out your other content 😊
@captain__rogers42
@captain__rogers42 Ай бұрын
My brother is the musical one. He can look at an instrument and play it. My thing is languages. Studied Japanese in college. Studied abroad. The point, too late, is that this helps me appreciate the music on a deeper level. Maybe close to how my brother does. Thank you.
@JulianOuteyral
@JulianOuteyral 2 ай бұрын
I cried watching this beautiful breakdown. Been watching your videos for a few years now. They keep getting better. Thank you. Love from Argentina ♥
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic 2 ай бұрын
Wow, gracias!
@kevinhrankowski734
@kevinhrankowski734 Ай бұрын
Love your detailed attention to music theory in this video. I'm a music theory teacher and am a huge theory nerd. 😁 I just started working on intervals with one of my students who loves Wicked and I will share this video with her.
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing with someone who will really appreciate this!
@eldenringer6466
@eldenringer6466 Ай бұрын
I like that everything you pick up on I called out while watching it. I saw all of this without analysis which makes me happy as I didnt know the film or musicals or music ha ha but I still felt what the makers were trying to convey. That likely means they were a little heavy handed but that's ok as so few people read or write music any More...or play traditional instruments. Thank you for confirming my thoughts in a much more accessible and eloquent way than I could manage haha
@jessn336
@jessn336 Ай бұрын
I love that this was just as educational as it was entertaining. You can tell you put in so much effort and care editing this video. Thank you for taking the time to break this down to us 👏🏽👏🏽
@tombstonerforever9374
@tombstonerforever9374 2 ай бұрын
I know nothing about music but I love your videos
@ameliaarrows2790
@ameliaarrows2790 Ай бұрын
I miss these break downs! After you taught us about the The devil Tritone I used your videos in an essay about the Passion Easter Show from 2015, The songs in that "Musical show" tended to use rock as a motif for the devil and well, rock is where it is used frequently lol.
@miche3020
@miche3020 Ай бұрын
This is the best explanation of music, I've ever heard. Thank you.
@brockdavis2046
@brockdavis2046 2 ай бұрын
Never thought one of your videos would make me cry but wow omg
@meg7578
@meg7578 Ай бұрын
Your post on wicked a few weeks ago was the reason I went to see this opening weekend.. i figured if you raved about it this much, it has to live up to the hype. I rarely enjoy musicals when on the big screen., but I haven’t enjoyed a movie in so long.. these are the types of movies I had been missing. It was everything ❤ I’m so glad I went
@LaLayla99
@LaLayla99 2 ай бұрын
Love these breakdowns! I hope you're going to dissect all the songs in Wicked like this! 😍
@MrMaxtothemax
@MrMaxtothemax 2 ай бұрын
Yo, I had the same giddy chill as a child watching Clark run next to that train as I did watching Elphaba run through that field. Amazing call-out!
@katara5083
@katara5083 Ай бұрын
Im confident Cynthia Erivo would appreciate this very much
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic Ай бұрын
I'd be completely floored if she ever saw this!
@beccac6812
@beccac6812 Ай бұрын
Me literally after seeing the movie to myself: Howard Ho needs to make a video about the Wicked songs 😆 yay !
@titan5695
@titan5695 Ай бұрын
I’d also like to point out that the final note of the riff is a Perfect 4th
@MortyCJ
@MortyCJ Ай бұрын
Love this! Thank you for sharing! Explained so well, especially with the visuals of the notes.
@mati.romero81
@mati.romero81 2 ай бұрын
9:59 I'll use this beautiful reference to ask: Are you ever going to do videos on music besides musicals / movies / classical?? Pink Floyd for example, just to name one. Edit: I´ve been obsessed with wicked (the music) for almost 20 years. Every day is a marathon of analysis videos and reactions hahaha. Was waiting for this one!! Thankss
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic 2 ай бұрын
I'm not opposed to it. If I find a good take on something, I'll do it. For example, I made a video about Olivia Rodrigo's Drivers License: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5jUmGxujbSng6M
@mati.romero81
@mati.romero81 2 ай бұрын
@@HowardHoMusic If you managed to make a video about that, doing one on pink floyd or the beatles material would break the internet. Seriously
@meg7578
@meg7578 Ай бұрын
Yes, been waiting for this ❤
@thefourthmr
@thefourthmr 3 күн бұрын
I'm not crying. there is just something in my eye
@iam_jeremy
@iam_jeremy 2 ай бұрын
This video is purely genius! It provides lots of insights into the music. Thank you for making this video!
@trba_biko
@trba_biko Ай бұрын
09:47 (Having looked at the whole scene like Glinda is performing a very flamboyant bird [room] mating dance for Elphaba) O h
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic Ай бұрын
That's a beautiful image! I may use that in a future video.
@d_dave7200
@d_dave7200 Ай бұрын
Amazing analysis, as usual
@Boundwithflame23
@Boundwithflame23 2 ай бұрын
Yaaay! I was anticipating this one!
@spirktrekker362
@spirktrekker362 Ай бұрын
Movie soundtrack fan here, I never knew about the perfect 5th or Tritone but it makes sense! 😮 thank you! ❤😊
@tybaltbaptiste8899
@tybaltbaptiste8899 Ай бұрын
Something i didn't realize until seeing the movie was defying gravity literally meant flying. So it was used literally and figuratively in the story.
@andrewposner6703
@andrewposner6703 Ай бұрын
There’s one of their piece that makes this even more powerful. Except for a couple of instances, the song actually avoids the third almost at all. It never establishes itself in major or minor, which I think shows that Elphaba is still a bit unsure of her choice.
@angelstanton1112
@angelstanton1112 2 ай бұрын
Your videos are always so amazing! Thank you so much!
@percyweasley9301
@percyweasley9301 2 ай бұрын
Oe of the best videos in Wicked ❤❤
@mulinhuan8410
@mulinhuan8410 Ай бұрын
Saw the movie today and it was incredible!
@kenkatz8953
@kenkatz8953 2 ай бұрын
That was awesome, Howard!!
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the hype!
@WldHny1
@WldHny1 Ай бұрын
I appreciate this!
@taniab2018
@taniab2018 2 ай бұрын
You do such great work. I learn so much from you. Thanks!
@RandomRyter
@RandomRyter Ай бұрын
This needs more views!!!!
@duanein3d
@duanein3d 2 ай бұрын
My favorite musical theatre song of all time 💚
@danielsykes7558
@danielsykes7558 Ай бұрын
Missed opportunity to talk about the many pink/ rose-coloured glasses in the film 😉
@alittleantidote5852
@alittleantidote5852 2 ай бұрын
Psssssst *psssssssst* Have you come across EPIC The Musical? If so, would you be willing to do a video on it? If not, highly recommended! P.s. great video as always
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic 2 ай бұрын
Interesting. I'll check it out.
@alittleantidote5852
@alittleantidote5852 2 ай бұрын
@HowardHoMusic *YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!*
@feniaksfirings
@feniaksfirings Ай бұрын
@@HowardHoMusicyou would definitely bring a unique analysis to it - I would love to see your review!!
@laurenbronson6640
@laurenbronson6640 Ай бұрын
I just found your KZbin. OMG! This is brilliant. And so relevant for our time. Thank you! I just subscribed.
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic Ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@expensivepink7
@expensivepink7 2 ай бұрын
Great video as always and refreshing to watch amongst all other wicked content!
@ines.filipa.santos
@ines.filipa.santos Ай бұрын
This was actually very very interesting
@siobhanhenry9094
@siobhanhenry9094 Ай бұрын
This is so niche but theres an Australian musical based on a classic Australian novel called my brilliant career and id love to see a break down of the song "In the wrong key", it feels so incredibly up your ally woth how it explores identity and her development through the story using music as a metphor ajd showing that with the actual written melody ect
@francine_belle
@francine_belle Ай бұрын
Music is so magical 🥰
@jsprodonoff
@jsprodonoff 2 ай бұрын
Yet another fantastic video. Your channel is always fantastic! The ending did make me wonder if the "allowed" opt-ups in the Defying Gravity battle cry are also all perfect fifths..?
@Amandaaa2244
@Amandaaa2244 2 ай бұрын
I have only been waiting over 20 years for this video
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic 2 ай бұрын
Yes, me too!
@adam-yk6yd
@adam-yk6yd Ай бұрын
Outstanding video. Instant sub
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic Ай бұрын
Much appreciated!
@TheRaleyFamily
@TheRaleyFamily 2 ай бұрын
I came here today just to hope you had covered one of the songs from Wicked. I hope you cover more of the songs. Incredible soundtrack.
@purpleheadedhedgehog3821
@purpleheadedhedgehog3821 Ай бұрын
I literally watched this movie on a wim Because there was nothing else in the cinema and holy Shit my jaw was on the floor when defying gravity was on such a good film
@wolfgangbar9790
@wolfgangbar9790 2 ай бұрын
In german we have the saying of the glass ceiling (gläserne Decke), which means that it seems you are able to reach everything, because you can see it. But then you reach the ceiling and are not able to get through even though your goal is in sight you are not able to get it. In defying gravity Elphaba crashes the ceiling.
@maicon.93
@maicon.93 Ай бұрын
this video is BEAUTIFUL... thank you so much!
@pizzaroneee
@pizzaroneee 2 ай бұрын
THIS IS BRILLIANT IT MAKES ME SOB MORE WITH DEFYING GRAVITY
@rygregory
@rygregory 2 ай бұрын
This video exemplifies why Wicked needs to win an Oscar for best picture and director.
@DavidRamirez-vc8dr
@DavidRamirez-vc8dr 2 ай бұрын
Director? I mean I loved it, but the color grading was atrocious and I don’t know why on earth they auto-tune professional singers. The raw vocals sound so much better and a lot of the shots and sets are ruined by blinding sunlight and lens flares.
@tomasck2973
@tomasck2973 2 ай бұрын
​@@DavidRamirez-vc8drthe color grading is nice, it doesn't need to be super poppy technicolor like the original
@DavidRamirez-vc8dr
@DavidRamirez-vc8dr Ай бұрын
@@tomasck2973 yeah, but it also doesn’t have to look like the day after getting lasik
@tomasck2973
@tomasck2973 Ай бұрын
@@DavidRamirez-vc8dr I don't think it does. It only looks grim in emerald city after meeting the wizard, to accentuate the feeling of disillusionment. During Shiz and all other outdoor scenes it looks nice, bright and soft (except the forest scene, obvs)
@DavidRamirez-vc8dr
@DavidRamirez-vc8dr Ай бұрын
@ if you look at the dancing through life scene, you’ll see what I’m talking about. It’s so overexposed. Worst part is the set would look fantastic otherwise.
@allieglass9513
@allieglass9513 2 ай бұрын
When part 2 comes out next year, and if the music fits, I would be interested in seeing a companion video describing how Glinda maintains her bubble from when we catch up to her in Thank Goodness all the way through to For Good and the Finale. Unless something else stands out more as an interesting concept that I would still enjoy watching.
@Rosannasfriend
@Rosannasfriend Ай бұрын
This was interesting. Thank you for sharing.
@Coffeeandcharlas
@Coffeeandcharlas 2 ай бұрын
I really enjoy this explanation and I will now pay attention when I go see the new movie.
@camara1194
@camara1194 2 ай бұрын
Love hook theory and have your guys’ book!
@ClipsByLaura
@ClipsByLaura 2 ай бұрын
Wait, but the final riff is a perfect fifth, but then ends in a devils chord, right? Brilliant.
@Aurora-jr6fx
@Aurora-jr6fx Ай бұрын
Do you mean when she sings the Ahh part at the end of Defying Gravity? There, the 5th descends into a 4th, not the tritone, so it goes I-V-IV and is a pretty common cadence because the 4th (contains notes from tonic) resolves the 5th which created tension! It's only meant to create a satisfying conclusion to a triumphant song, I think, while the tritone would undermine it like in No One Mourns the Wicked
@addammadd
@addammadd Ай бұрын
Check out the Wicked Tiny Desk Concert for some great info from Stephen Schwartz on his choices in composition.
@elitettelbach4247
@elitettelbach4247 2 ай бұрын
Really awesome video!
@DoobooDomo
@DoobooDomo 2 ай бұрын
oh thank goodness, I was worried that you wouldn't mention 6:22
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic 2 ай бұрын
I was saving it for that moment!
@DoobooDomo
@DoobooDomo 2 ай бұрын
@@HowardHoMusic excellent creative choice, I should have trusted
@jessbrannon_actor
@jessbrannon_actor Ай бұрын
10:46 I’m glad that I’m not the only to notice that
@officalearth
@officalearth 2 ай бұрын
10:55 NEBRASKA MENTIONTED!!!!!!!
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic 2 ай бұрын
Haha
@Anonymous-i8y
@Anonymous-i8y Ай бұрын
As someone from Nebraska same😂 (What was more hilarious is that I watched Wicked in Omaha)
@Yuunarichu
@Yuunarichu 2 ай бұрын
HECK YEAH FINALLY! (A new video!)
@botigamer9011
@botigamer9011 Ай бұрын
I hope to see a Howard Ho analysis of Mufasa
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic Ай бұрын
Always a good chance I'll say something about Lin's work!
@trevormcmahan4415
@trevormcmahan4415 2 ай бұрын
Holy shit this analysis is so good! Thank you!!
@hothotheat3000
@hothotheat3000 2 ай бұрын
All I know is that by the time she’s singing TELL THEM HOW IIIIIIIII AM DEFYYYING….I felt like I could fly.
@katherinelynch4193
@katherinelynch4193 2 ай бұрын
Excellent as always! But just for argument’s sake, what do Bowen Yang’s glasses mean?
@HowardHoMusic
@HowardHoMusic 2 ай бұрын
He's in Glinda's bubble.
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