Wicked A Cappella Medley | A Chance To Fly | VoicePlay Ft. Rachel Potter & Emoni Wilkins

[@benstormcrow4724]

I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see a Hunchback of Notre Dame Medley like this. Geoff as Claude Frollo, Cesar as Quasimodo…it would be a project worthy of your talents (imo).

[@Lapinporokoira]

Imagine what they could do with The Bells of Notre Dame?!

[@deanmarion5477]

Perfect

[@barnabasjthomas9983]

LET'S. GO. MY. MAN.

[@lennert1nevejans]

DANG that's a great idea !! I second that

[@wasupmonkey]

Forget the Bells of Notre Dame, this would mean Geoff singing lead on Hell Fire!

[@n3v3r.MoR3.84]

Due to the wicked movie release I hope this video gets more views and voiceplay gets the recognition they deserve!

[@tiffyliuliu]

Here I am, from the movie 🙋‍♀️

[@galahad692000]

Gotta give my love to Eli... Earl: "I need to move on guys" Geoff and Layne":who's going to sing like a laser now?" Eli: "on it" J: "I'm joining the Navy" G&L: "Who's gonna do all those cool riffs?" Eli: "yo!" G&L: "we need a backup for our bass when he solos." Eli: "is that it? Sure." G & L: "we need someone to sing like a rock star seagull dead pirate in an opera underwater with a Hungarian accent" Eli: "that might take me two tries"

[@g2growcya]

Pretty much. Eli is the 🐐

[@SeptimusTSS]

He really has taken a huge step forward into the spotlight lately, huge props to him

[@zhadum353]

@@SeptimusTSS Fitting that he moves into the spotlight - given that he is the one setting the spotlights up 🙂

[@RavenSutcliffe]

Is the last one an actual reference?

[@Flammedesnefs]

​@@RavenSutcliffe He kind of did all this, just not at the same time !

[@matthewrayner571]

Three things I learnt from this video: Eli is a treasure Layne is obnoxiously tall VoicePlay is still my favourite band

[@Tryst46]

And Cesar appears to have an evil side :)

[@wwsciffsww3748]

Geoff is 5' 11" so I guess that Layne is about 6' 1"

[@dreir1321]

@@wwsciffsww3748 Geoff looks like 6'2 lmao, but i think he said he is 5'11 and a half, so Layne has to be like 6, they both look almost the same height

[@lorenstephens757]

And Rachel had the VOICE OF A FREAKING ANGEL

[@Tryst46]

@@lorenstephens757 Not to mention the face of one too.

[@alyssadaniels7841]

Never knew I needed Geoff to sing the words “corn-fed hick” in a beautiful tenor tone, but here we are 😂

[@overratedgamer4835]

Nobody knew but now we know. 😆🐶

[@nina-i6o7k]

Rachel Potter's rendition of Defying Gravity kills me every time, I'm obsessed with this medley

[@MetalJaska]

you should listen to the german version - willemijn verkaik sings it best i think (but rachel is close ;) )

[@greatwizqrd421]

O. M. G. Rachel Potter's riffs in defying gravity were INSANE. I love this woman's voice so much

[@foxxiepaws9533]

same

[@Gretchen_G]

Cesar (utterly terrifying): "Kill the witch!!!" Geoff (noted bass singer and sometime sea witch): Uh oh. 😐

[@ladycordelia17]

🤣😉

[@benstormcrow4724]

I didn't think about it that way lol

[@Tryst46]

I did notice the way Geoff looked at him. It was almost as if he was thinking, "shit, he really means it".

[@galahad692000]

"Have you been talking to Layne?"

[@deanmarion5477]

But Geoff ( noted bass singer and sometime sea witch) he is immortal, except in: The little mermaid medley Rachel Peters get her soul back from Ursula ( Geoff)

[@kaleighhenderson7354]

Also at 3:02, EVERY TIME, my brain goes "boom, crash, bam boom! KIDDING!!!" It's been a little over SEVEN YEARS since the Broadway Top 10 came out with its tiny snippet of Popular. Guys, TONY was in that one, that's how long it's been. Such a kick of nostalgia, but the thing that really struck me was how much better the bassline was in the 2021 version. People don't realize how much Geoff has improved since VP started. He's gotten lower and he's learned subharmonics, sure, but he's also gotten the confidence to show all that off. I'd like to think that 2021 Geoff wrote the bassline that 2014 Geoff wanted to sing back then. Again, just wow.

[@RosyRosie42]

ACA Top 10 Broadway is a part of my daily playlist, so yeah, I’m still singing that line too! 😆

[@NathanDavidK]

YES to all of this. The moment that reminded me of this was at 2:50 when Layne did the exact same thing he did in Broadway Top 10

[@lc2341]

ME TOO It always throws me off lmao but it's so cool to hear how far they've all come

[@loreleivalentine1233]

Tony is in the credits for this one as well.

[@jordanallecia365]

Omg! Same! Lol. Every single time! I forget the actual words! Haha!

[@nanakoranteng120]

Fun Fact: This is Rachel‘s 10th collaboration with VoicePlay!

[@robertofiend1264]

And her third medley with VoicePlay, with Moana and Little Mermaid, with this as the first non-Disney medley she’s been in.

[@meandmyinsanity]

Honestly at this point can she just join them permanently? Every collaboration they've done together has been breathtaking

[@rayefrederick9457]

Fun Fact #2 Rachel played Glinda on a national tour of Wicked

[@rayefrederick9457]

She was technically Glinda’s understudy and an ensemble member

[@Amber-rq7kf]

Rachel Potter pants is the best there is 🤩♥️ I hope she makes it back to Broadway 🎭

[@maeco7]

This is just a masterpiece through and through. Musical theatre is where you guys always shine head and shoulders above any other group, and this is no exception. Every one of you was incredible in this, and the set/lighting/arrangement were all exceptional. Well done, folks.

[@stephaniem1992]

If Rachel played Elphaba on broadway i would 💯 need front row tickets. This is by far one of the best renditions ive ever heard, and ive heard a lot. Keep shining 🌟 guys. Keep helping the world smile.

[@foxxiepaws9533]

same

[@LoraleiDragon]

She played Glinda in the Broadway tour of Wicked, but I get the impression that she always wanted the chance to do Elphaba.

[@zayray1012]

Geoff sir.. this arrangement is absolutely outstanding.. I could say wicked but 🤣 all your voices and every single part of this song goes so well together. It’s all so smooth and just.. perfection. ITS WICKED

[@angiewoollard704]

Cesar looks at Geoff with such genuine love and admiration and appreciation at 5:29 that each time I watch it, a sob catches in my throat and tears come to my eyes. There's no acting there. Now, contrast that with the interaction between Cesar and Geoff at 3:43... Cesar: KILL THE WITCH! Geoff: You okay, pal? Cesar: Yeah, I'm fine... That's one of the many incredible things about a VoicePlay video - the dedication to characterization and the telling of the story. They aren't just standing there singing, but rather, there's thought put into little looks, gestures, facial expressions. This storytelling is helped along by the amazing light show that Eli gave us - whether you realize you recognize them or not, those lighting cues between each song, and sometimes even within a song, draw you into the story even deeper. Now for the music stuffs. One interesting thing that really struck me was when two singers came together in unison (Rachel and Emoni at 4:58 and 5:22; Cesar and Geoff at 5:29) which, to me, was very powerful in those moments in the story as it gave a sense of them being equals. Some cool flexes: -Geoff jumping TWO octaves at 0:55 from Ab1 to Ab3 -Cesar riffing up and Eli riffing down at 1:12 -The handoff of the solo from Rachel to Eli at 1:42 -Layne popping a bubble at 2:41 and then the cute head choreo move with the lyrics at 2:46, all while laying down his epic 7+ minute beatboxing extravaganza -Geoff's solo in "Wonderful" (3:16) - "here, let me do a quick range flex by beautifully singing a phrase in a range higher than people expect from me and then singing the next phrase an octave lower..." all while Eli nonchalantly holds down the bass line. -Applause and slack-jawed awe for that C#1 at the end, Geoff. 😯 The intertwining of lyrics and melody lines was absolutely brilliant - they swirled around in my head like a kaleidoscope. The tempo changes/ritards, that goosebump-inducing dip into Lydian at 5:49 (is that in the original...?), that complex orchestral-feeling penultimate chord at the end...it was all just masterful. Although the right chord progression frequently brings tears to my eyes, not many songs make me teary due to the sentimentality and emotion of the performance and the grandeur of the arrangement, but this is one of them. (Sorry for always posting such wordy comments. I just always want to shine a light on all the things I appreciate...and there are always a lot of them...)

[@janetdw]

I am not musically trained and I learned so much from people like you. Never apologize for a long discourse when it’s full of information. One of my favorite parts was in Wonderful. I love the little shoulder bobs and Cesar’s face is just so joyful. He has such an expressive voice and expressive face. What a great addition he makes to the team! Oh. And at 5:47. Chills. So beautiful!

[@angiewoollard704]

@@janetdw Thank you so much for saying that.

[@galahad692000]

Be as wordy as you like. I love your comments.

[@gracenewsom4694]

Lovely comment! Also, I just noticed another Cesar and Geoff moment at about 4:16, another of those little looks, and it is KILLING ME

[@Flutergirl1124]

I love how no one is afraid to be expressive with their hands as well as their faces. As singers, we tend to use our hands to visualize what we physically do when we sing. Every action they do has a purpose and I think it's amazing that they don't try to hide that

[@HamnimationStudios]

It really helps, doesn't it? So fun how that works!

[@boyinheels6366]

Rachel Potter is a Disney princess. Period.

[@godimlarge]

Every single member of Voiceplay could be a superstar soloist. There is sooooooo much talent in this band. The way they incorporate guest singers is flawless as well. Geoff and Layne make some of the best a’capella arrangements I’ve ever heard. Ugh, I will never get enough of Voiceplay

[@EmilyLund-f3q]

I have listened to this over and over again! I truely cannot get enough of these guys! Incredible!

[@KlownMusicReacts]

INCREDIBLE ARRANGMENT, SUPER COMPLEX

[@PrincessFang217]

So true with this! and love your vids dude!!

[@Marcell0Bass]

0:10 C#2 0:14 C#2 0:35 B1 0:48 G#1 0:55 G#1 1:04 C#2…….-B1 1:14 B1 1:17 B1 1:55 C#2 1:57 *G1 subharmonic* (down a major seventh rather than octave. Interesting) 2:01 Bb1 G#1 2:05 F#1 subharmonic 2:42 C2 2:44 A1 2:49 F1 subharmonic 2:55 Bb1 3:00 Bb1 3:06 Bb1 3:11 Bb1 3:17 Eli starts singing bass (no lower than A2 I think) 3:27 C2 3:33 C2 3:38 Bb1 3:48 Bb1 3:51 B1 3:56 *Bb1* 4:04 Bb1 5:06 C#2 5:25 Bb1 5:59 B1 6:11 F#1 subharmonic 6:21 B1 6:34 G#1 6:39 *G#1* 7:03 Bb1 7:13 B1 7:16 *C#1 subharmonic*

[@matthewdockray9745]

Nice

[@robertofiend1264]

A lot of subs…

[@deanmarion5477]

Perfect

[@Manunitedrooney-cg1zk]

It’s pretty hard to tell if 2:05 is a sub or chest

[@davide.dalmonte_]

I think 1:57 is F#

[@rosemorris7912]

That look from Geoff was priceless.

[@Trickpants]

Geoff, this is an absolutely *stunning* arrangement. Never fails to make me cry and smile at the same time. And Layne, with your insane beatboxing - Eli with the beautiful rockstar voice even in the highest tones. And Cesar with your angelic voice ( and sometimes demonic rage - "Kill the witch!"), always bringing a warm nostalgia to my heart. And Rachel and Emoni - No one could've done Elphaba and Glinda like you! I love the *soul* Emoni brought to "popular" and Rachel's "Defying Gravity" never fails to make me feel like I'm soaring. And don't get me started on the tears at "For Good"....

[@victoriarobinson8321]

Geoff’s face at 3:50 when Cesar yells “KILL THE WITCH!” had me laughing out loud during Thanksgiving dinner 😂

[@kyandenton]

Do you mean 3:43 ?

[@bradleywalton970]

@@kyandenton thanks I was confused when their timestamp didn't lead to anything about kill the witch

[@sarawlindgreen3115]

Not to mention that he gets so shocked that he forgets his hand movements for a second or two 😲😂

[@annatimberlake7]

ding dong, the witch is dead!

[@RavenSutcliffe]

"HELP"

[@barnabasjthomas9983]

5:55... Wow. The six hold their chord, letting it build into a tense, discordant harmony and drop into an instant of pure silence.. And the lights flash green, and Geoff Castellucci hits that iconic bassline. VoicePlay builds a stunning crescendo, and Rachel Potter soars into the melody. Incredible. Stunning.

[@rulab]

Emoni + Cesar = PERFECT duet! Their voices compliment each other so well and blend and meld perfectly! 😍 Layne was absolutely on FIRE on this song...my God it was perfection! Bubbles, beats and...bloody amazing bits! 🤪 (obviously I'm not musically talented! Lol) Eli's notes are always so pure and perfect, even when they feel like they should be a vocal crack AND those lighting/visual effects were pure joy to watch...AMAZING work!🤩 Geoff showing us his range and hitting those notes that make our skin tingle all the way from our toes (those bass rumbles make my toes curl) right to the top of our heads (HOW can he sing such a range of notes with such purity and clarity???)...beautiful! 🥰 And not forgetting Rachel who slots so wonderful into every little gap and sings so beautifully and powerfully, matching wonderfully with Emoni AND with the rest of the band, while still keeping her voice true...fabulous!💗 Honestly, this piece might be my absolute favourite...you are marvellous and...maybe I should listen again from the top...💕💕💕

[@katienorwood1258]

Rachel's voice as Elphaba is SPOT ON

[@HikazePrincess]

Especially that final note

[@MJKFanatic]

I didn't know I needed Rachel Potter singing Defying Gravity in my life until now.

[@ErR0rPr0n3]

That last note hurts my heart because it signals the end of the medley... Such a beautiful compilation. Thank you.

[@person8834]

Anyone else love the hand gesture Rachel made when she hit the triple-high-note in defying gravity (which she hit like it was nothing)? They’re all so talented, this was magic to watch 🤯

[@AnnetteKommelt]

Did someone already mention how adorable Cesar is? You have to love his positive energy and when he turned towards Geoff (at 5:30 or so because I knew you) so sweet

[@mikejaqua4604]

Rachel's voice is just so fantastic. I agree with whoever said that she should just join Voiceplay permanently. Of course she's been doing a bang-up job on her own on Broadway.

[@breannadeal8610]

It just hit me that - despite having seen this medley a million times - As Long As You're Mine wasn't included and now I'm dying to hear Rachel and Eli sing a full version.

[@rogerparadis5274]

I really love when Rachel Potter sings with VP. Her tone blends in so well with their voices.

[@lionmuesli4321]

Her voice in general is stunning. Love her tone so much and she's mixing incredibly well

[@NatashaSalgado]

Rachel singing Defying Gravity gave me 100 years. I loved this medley of Wicked. You guys are sooooo good!!!

[@HikazePrincess]

Am I the only one who was expecting to hear "As Long As You're Mine"?

[@ravenwulf2882]

Omg to begin with I love this play its one of my favorites... this medley was AMAZING... absolutely love Rachel as Elphaba her voice was perfect for it

[@DarkAce7]

so, i think we can all agree we need a full Wicked cover album now. i especially want to hear Eli's "Dancing Through Life"

[@AnaArantes]

Geoff is The Wizard we didn't thought we need...

[@jakericablanca4456]

When they looked at each other on "because I knew you"... that's magical! I got goosebumps!

[@lkreinmiller-author]

The most amazing Thanksgiving gift I have ever received. My husband and I went and saw Wicked years ago, and this is my first Thanksgiving without him in 53 years, so your reminder of an amazing time together brought a sweet sadness and thankfulness that I had him for so long. I wish I could hug every one of you.

[@par500dragon7]

💖

[@jessicacole7981]

❤️

[@krysd8594]

I'm sorry he's gone, but I'm glad this made you smile ❤️

[@lisahuff818]

❤️❤️

[@BeckyBug7]

Thill love this just as much now as I did when it was released. Such a powerful arrangement and so beautiful.

[@RosyRosie42]

2:50 - Layne make me cheer, and then that melding of Popular/One Short Day: 😘👌 3:18 - Yes we do, Geoff, lol 3:43 - the looks! 5:20 - harmonies 🥲 6:34 - guuuurrrlllll! Eli & Cesar’s vocals and acting are just perfect throughout. 💯 Nobody on earth could question how much our VP members loves what they do. Guys, this was worth the 7 years. Thank you! And knowing that Brute is in the background watching on… 😊

[@TheBoringBelgian]

Ahh yes, dear Brute! He witnessed all this greatness first hand! :D

[@Nitsirk301]

I kinda miss Brute 😅 I hope he‘s living his best life

[@jacklinka2347]

Brute holds his breath for the forthcoming productions 😊

[@sarahereach]

@@TheBoringBelgian Only Voiceplay could manage to make me jealous of a trash can 🤣

[@TheBoringBelgian]

@@sarahereach LOL, right!?

[@MaoriAvatarChannel]

Daaaaaamn why am I this late to this arrangement. Definitely one if my favourites!

[@n3v3r.MoR3.84]

Nah just in time with the wicked movie being released

[@DedeParamaniaca]

Rachel's voice is just out of this world!

[@asemlagnestal]

You can tell they put a LOT of work and love into this. All of VoicePlay’s songs are my favorite version of the song. They are truly talented, as they do almost every part of the production by themselves. No other group is even close to their talent. Most of the other groups just do the singing. 🥰🎶❣️

[@beansproutuncreative]

I both hate and love how I get goosebumps every time I listen to this arrangement. EVERY TIME!

[@kelleyoneal2578]

This song/video should have 541 bazillion views and likes. All of VoicePlay's videos should have bazillion of views. VoicePlay is so underrated! This is my #1 medley they've done.

[@marlowemiller7585]

This is better than Glee or Pentatonix or both of them COMBINED. The complexity in this areangement is INSANE, not to mention the talent of the performers!! Wicked is my favourite musical so this is extra special for me!!

[@shinrakai]

I'm so impressed by Rachel here. It's hard to take a more supporting role and not overshadow someone with how strong of a voice she has. This was a beautiful arrangement and I loved it!

[@rickieodem488]

So glad to see Rachel again! The whole medley is great but having Rachel back makes it very special!

[@amelia-ashleymenard7954]

okay we've seen Peter Hollens and Nick Pitera do a Wicked medley but this just elevated what a Wicked medley should BE. Geoff's arrangement ability is OUTSTANDING. in the span of ten hours ive been listening to it at least three time an hour just to get every bit I can of it and I'm STILL picking out bits and pieces I didn't hear the first time. Fucking FABULOUS. Rachel is SERVING Elphaba vibes and Emoni is embodying Glinda I'm 100% here for it

[@robertofiend1264]

Peter also did one with the Wicked cast. I must say it’s better than Peter and Nick Pitera’s, but nothing matches this one. This completely blew us away and my new number one with Hoist the Colours right on its tail. I wonder what’s going on with Geoff this late in the year…

[@Katie-mb8zj]

Thank you for having Emoni singing for Glinda. Having someone who is canonically popular and beautiful played by someone who is “fat” (in quotes because I use it to describe myself but other people may find it offensive) can be incredibly helpful for people’s self esteem. It just goes to show that we don’t all have to look like the magazine models to be beautiful. Also am I the only one who noticed that Tony has been involved more with VoicePlay videos lately, behind the scenes for the last two they released. It might just be coincidence, but it does show that they’re still on good terms.

[@DennisKovacich]

Aren’t Tony and Layne the owners of Pattycake Studios where they film most of their videos?

[@nf3rnal]

Yeah they film a lot of videos at Pattycake Studios, Layne and Tony own it so it's natural that's one of the first places they go to. Love the rest tho!

[@sarahereach]

@@iamthegreatpapyrus2905 Are you under the impression that those are mutually exclusive?

[@adelucas4824]

I totally agree with you. Emoni is a big girl and is absolutely smoking hot. I find the obsession with tiny, skinny girls a bit weird to be honest. It's fine if a woman is naturally thin, but some women are naturally big even with a good diet and exercise. I imagine Emoni is phenomenally active with a very busy schedule, but is probably like a lot of us in that it's easy to put weight on and hard to lose it. She's gorgeous, talented, has the voice of an angel and looks like she's a lot of fun.

[@marteris9464]

Ok not that every single part of this wasn't absolutely and utterly STUNNING, but the way Emoni works those harmonies is so amazing.

[@Kiradeit]

1:41 that transition is everything, I will never get tired of your voice ELI!!!

[@ondegnom]

Rachel Potter went beyond my epectations. i'm stunned

[@thomascrawfish]

Rachel one of the most talented singers I’ve ever heard. Just frickin’ incredible.

[@emilymartin7864]

Ive only seen a few videos of Emoni but she seems like someone thats always overflowing with love and laughter

[@roberttompkins]

The world is about to be introduced to a phenomenon. Acapella done with style, creativity, and with harmonies that change the game. Vocal quality and arrangement that has no peer. For those that are just finding VoicePlay you are in for a musical treat that'll open you up to a world of pleasure and fun for all your senses. This is what acapella is meant to be. This is VoicePlay! To Geoff, Layne, Eli, and Cesar, thank you for all you do to make the world a little brighter. Rachel, you'll always be the fifth member of this extraordinary team to me. And Emoni, thank you for sharing your gift with us! You all are special talents.

[@NakeyaeStreet]

Funniest moment: 3:43 Cesar: *screams* "KILL THE WITCH" *looks at Geoff with the Right dad look* Geoff: gives Cesar a dad look Cesar: "sorry dad"

[@lindamarks4252]

8/10. OUT OF THIS WORLD!

[@antje6188]

6:40 I think my soul left my body, so amazing!!!

[@azitula]

I finally got to see wicked on Broadway a few weeks with my daughter. I was inspired to see listening to this medley. Love the show,love the medley ❤

[@voiceoftheguns27]

6:34 always love hearing arpeggios. But, the low of Geoff to the look of Cesar's face during Rachel's and Eli's clear stratosphere range gave me chills. It's amazing hearing such a wide range of talent in such a short time. Edit: So much props to the fire arrangements that Geoff and Layne make for this group over the years.

[@volcanohorizon6225]

Geoff went through all that work to get from "For Good" in D-flat major to the opening of "Defying Gravity" in B major, and then the song only stays there for like a measure and heads straight back into D-flat major. LOL, that's dedication!

[@brittanysilva6558]

Rachel. Just...wow ❤️

[@kIDNEYKid-xt9uc]

@@tonybaroud3511 down horrendous

[@douglaswhite4867]

Acapella is one of the best reasons to do music ever.

[@godimlarge]

The fact that this doesn’t even have 500K views yet just makes me think that the 1,000 or so that love this song have just been listening on repeat and everyone else is horribly wrong

[@MiladyMacabre]

OMG Layne!That run at the beginning of Defying Gravity! Utterly amazing!!

[@mikaadams2189]

I LOVE THIS MUSICAL OMG THANK YOU FOR SINGING THIS❤

[@createdbymia]

ok but rachel sing defying gravity was just a blessing, she’s amazing!! great job everyone, geoff did great with the arrangements ❤️❤️

[@inannamute7405]

Voiceplay is always awesome, and so is Rachel, but Emoni is absolutely stunning in this - that solo moment of For Good is *chills* every time.

[@whiskerbiscuits22]

Emoni and Rachel just need to completely join VoicePlay. They are so freaking talented and they sound so beautiful with the guys.

[@lizwildcatmunro2460]

Dancing through life and Defying Gravity are my FAVOURITE parts to play on Spotify of this medley but in this video my FAVOURITE parts are Layne’s little “Pop noise” in Popular and Cesar’s “Kill the witch”

[@bfdordan]

Just Wow!!! I am just floored. This arrangement was so interesting! It kept these songs which are well known so fresh. This is the first time I’ve ever heard Emoni. I am floored. Also Rachel is a true goddess. Like what on earth were those flourishes in defying gravity. I am stunned.

[@douglaswhite4867]

What I love is that the group does a variety of music and it's wonderful.

[@Blueskool98]

Wtf Rachel’s voice is literally amazing her defying gravity is so impressive

[@jordankisling3108]

I love Wicked and this is everything I needed in a cover. Geoff hit his lows and highs, Layne was amazing as always. Ceasar and Emoni singing together pulled at tye heart strings, Eli rocking it out and the bell tones during the defying gravity ending, and of course we can't leave out Rachel and her rousing version of Defying Gravity. I've been playing it on repeat the last two days straight. Can't wait for the next one.

[@WildWestGal]

Geoff, the arrangement is absolutely superb! Every one of you were incredible!!! Tempo, pitch, blend... it doesn't get any better than this!!!!! And Eli, this old retired session singer has a real soft spot for that amazing voice of yours... YOU ROCKED IT! Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!

[@MaquillageAdore]

I saw this show with my sister years ago. Going to Broadway shows is something we haven't been able to do in a while. Thank you for giving me a happy memory. I'm not crying. You are.

[@Purrsephone19]

Yes, love this version

[@arielledane1566]

Rachel singing Defying Gravity is just so special 😍😭

[@jacklinka2347]

The Medley lyrics (many thanks to @TaniRomanenko for the help) 1. 0:00 No One Mourns the Wicked VoicePlay as Citizens of Oz: Cesar: Nothing grows for the Wicked They reap only What they sow No one mourns the Wicked No one cries "They won't return!" No one lays a lily on their grave Eli: The good man scorns the Wicked! Through their lives, our children learn All: What we miss, when we misbehave: Emoni: And Goodness knows The Wicked's lives are lonely And Goodness knows The Wicked die alone (Nothing grows for the Wicked) Nothing grows for the Wicked Geoff: Nothing grows for the Wicked They reap only What they've sown (Good news!) Good news! (Good news!) Good news! (Good news) 2. 1:14 The Wizard and I Rachel as Elphaba: When I meet the Wizard Once I prove my worth And then I meet the Wizard What I've waited for since birth He'll say to me I see who you truly are A girl on whom I can rely And that's how we'll begin The Wizard (The Wizard) the Wizard and I 3. 1:43 Dancing Through Life Eli as Fiyero: Dancing through life Skimming the surface Gliding where turf is smooth Geoff: Life's more painless For the brainless Why think too hard? When it's so soothing (subharmonics) Eli: Dancing through life No need to tough it When you can slough it off as I do Nothing matters But knowing nothing matters It's just life So keep dancing through Dancing through, gee, gee! La La 4. 2:22 Popular Emoni as Glinda: Don't be offended by my frank analysis Think of it as personality dialysis Now that I've chosen to become a pal A sister and adviser, there's nobody wiser Not when it comes to Popular, I know about popular And with an assist from me to be who you'll be Instead of dreary who-you-were, well, are There's nothing that can stop you From becoming popu-ler... lar (One short day in the emerald city One short day in the emerald city) La la, la la You'll be popular Just not quite as popular AAAAas meeeee! 5. 3:14 Wonderful Geoff as Wizard: 'Cause it feels wonderful They think I'm wonderful Hey, look who's wonderful This corn-fed hick Who said, "It might be keen To build a town of green And a wonderful road of yellow brick!" 6. 3:37 March of the Witch Hunters Go and hunt her And find her And kill her Kill the Witch! Go and hunt her And find her And kill her Wickedness must be punished Effectively eliminated Wickedness must be punished Kill the Witch! Kill the Witch! Punish by the Good! 7. 4:04 Defying Gravity Emoni as Glinda: I hope you're happy Now that you're choosing this I hope it brings you bliss. 8. 4:12 For Good Emoni as Glinda: I've heard it said That people come into our lives For a reason Bringing something we must learn And we are led to those Who help us most to grow if we let them And we help them in return Well, I don't know if I believe that's true But I know I'm who I am today Because I knew you Rachel as Elphaba: Like a comet pulled from orbit As it passes the sun Like a stream that meets a boulder Halfway through the wood Who can say if I've been changed for the better I do believe I have been changed for the better Because I knew you (Because I knew you) Because I knew you Because I, Because I knew you I have been changed for good 9. 5:42 Defying Gravity Unlimited Together we I hope you're happy in the end I hope you're happy my friend Rachel as Elphaba: So if you care to find me Look to the Western Sky As someone told me lately "Everyone deserves a chance to fly" And if I'm flying solo At least I'm flying free To those who ground me Take a message back from me! Tell them how I am defying gravity I'm flying high and Defying gravity And soon I'll match them in renown And nobody in all of Oz No Wizard that there is or was Is ever gonna bring me down! Somathing has changed Unlimited Bring me down No one mourns the Wicked (Harmonies) 10. 7:19 (Credits) Poplular Emoni as Glinda: AAA Not when it comes to Popular, I know about popular And with an assist from me To be who you'll be Instead of dreary who-you-were, well, are There's nothing that can stop you From becoming popu-ler... lar La la

[@yullkamusic]

Thanks!

[@maeco7]

Awesome - you should post this on the public video when it comes out!

[@RosyRosie42]

“Laaaa laaaa, laaaaaa laaaaa! You’ll be popular!” “🕷Boom, crash, bam, boom🕸 … KIDDING!”

[@geraldinebaterina2923]

Wow thank u

[@davidparkes7741]

Aww, no As Long As You're Mine?

[@ring_dang_do]

The arrangement……omg it’s of the chart. Freaking hell, just when you think you have seen the best…..they raise the bar again. These guys/girls….they are freaking awesome.

[@goth_witch1362]

Cesar appreciation moment because I'm his simp, 2:26 yass queen moment, 2:38 the cutest thing ever my heart melted he's adorable and I love him, that's it.

[@LindaMarks-cd3ww]

1/17. THIS IS A SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE. "WICKED" IS INSPIRATIONAL. IT IS FABULOUS THE WAY VOICE PLAY WEAVES EVERYTHING TOGETHER. WONDERFUL HARMONIES!

[@Minyassa]

Layne's riff at 2:51 makes me so happy. I have not seen this musical, though I have wanted to for a while, but after hearing this the need to see it is now urgent. That song "For Good" has me tearing up.

[@zulishanu]

All I can say is...you brought a grown man to tears.

[@wh15p]

There have now been pretty much the same number of total views on reactions to this, as there have been on the video itself! This should be in the millions by now, it's just amazing!!

[@teigrakefira4220]

Almost 8 years ago my husband and I were given tickets to see Wicked in person as a wedding gift. This brought me back to that fun night. Geoff, thank you sir for doing such a fantastic arrangement and thank you all for using your fantastic talents to give it life.

[@courtneyleiby9918]

I love when Geoff goes from his higher voice to his low voice

[@daniellelucy6056]

The short staccato of that last chord was criminal. I wanted it to go on forever! 😩❤️

[@lindamarks4252]

11/16. THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PERFORMANCES! OUTSTANDING HARMONIZING! VP HAS GIVEN ME MANY HOURS OF PLEASURE OVER THE LAST 18 MONTHS! THANK YOU! RACHEL AND EMONI ARE WONDERFUL! AND, OF COURSE, ALL THE VP SINGERS ARE OUTSTANDING!

[@foxzie._8371]

I watched Hannah Bayles react to this in school and I just about cried. I’m still so shaken up, this was absolutely incredible

[@Victoria-_]

Obsessed every time this pops back up on my playlist!! 💚🩷

[@audreykaker7736]

I watched voice play live when I was probably 10 or 11. I love their voices and mostly their humor they put into their performance

[@chicdrummer05]

3:46 “dude...take it down a notch” 🤣 the splash of humor in all your videos is always the best. Thanks for making it amazing AND fun! ♥️

[@customcreations-rickkramer5357]

And to think Rachel thought at 35 she was almost too old to start a singing career. I thought the same thing at that age and again at 45. Now at 55 I know it will never happen for me but Im glad that she took 1 more chance and look where she is now! She didnt even win on the show. However I think it sometimes works out better if you dont win the big prize because then you are locked into a 1 year contract and they pretty much control your life for that 1 year then they move on. Rachel preforms like she has been a star for 30 years. Its almost like a Cinderella story. Very happy for her, Emoni and of course, for the great and very talented Voiceplay!

[@AlexAmez]

Besides the singing A thing i really love is how Rachel is looking and turning to whoever is having the solo. She really looks like so much fun :D

[@Amber-rq7kf]

Agree! Rachel has always done this too. And she is just a true spark of magnetic joy 🤩

[@LindaMarks-cd3ww]

2/28. INSPIRATIONAL! Thank you for including the lyrics! The harmonizing is out of this world! Keep dancing through life.

[@giuseppesavaglio8136]

Why is it, in other songs i see Rachel Potter in, i think, she's great. And when she's with Voiceplay she's FANTASTIC. Love all the singers and the best compliment i can give them is to paraphrase Spock: "They continue to perform admirably"

[@LindaMarks-cd3ww]

1/18. "WICKED" IS INSPIRATIONAL. OFTEN, I REALIZE THAT IM HUMMING "WICKED". IT IS A DELIGHTFUL. SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE! OUTSTANDING HARMONIES!