Worst “Defying Gravity” EVER

The only thing “brought down” here was the key.  Yeah, she was sick.  But isn’t that what understudies and standbys are for?  Call out!  Tell a bitch, Fantasia.

When I hear this, all I picture is a backstage Eden, applying her green halfway through the song, as fast as she can.

In sharing this, I’ve received a nasty comment or two from Idina fans on YouTube.  I’d say I’m bothered, but that’d be a lie.  For me, hate mail’s a good time.  How I’ve dreamed of the day it’d start pouring in.  So thanks kids, for pulling yourselves outa your Grimmeries, saying hi and making a boy’s dream come true!

In fact, I thought it’d be fun to respond to a few of these comments and post my replies here, on the site.  Check ‘em out after the cut…

Broadwayrus this is when the whole cast was sick including Idina and Eden had to take over for Act 2, So she was not giving a bad performance she was just sick

topherlupone No, she gave a bad performance ‘CAUSE she was sick.

mikyfdh lol if its so bad y was the audience cheering

topherlupone Who makes up a Wicked audience?  The same sort who’ve commented here;  Fan girls and fan boys who’d rather see Idina on an off-day, not hitting the high notes of the show’s “single,” than an unknown understudy or standby who could out-belt a sickly Menzel.  Or tourists who aren’t familiar with the show or any of the songs’ intended pitch.  Just ’cause there’s applause, doesn’t mean it was a good performance.

Guimmi wtf? Idina is great no matter what. This performance occurred when she was really sick and chose to do the show anyway.

topherlupone Bad call, I say.

wildfiretgh You’re absolutely pathetic. Idina was obviously very sick and the fact you attack her for that proves nothing but how trashy you are. She will accomplish more than you ever will and I guarantee she has more talent in her pinky finger than you do in your entire body. She is phenomenal and a legend, get a life you sad loser.

topherlupone When did I attack Idina?  Truth be told, I’m a fan.  But I’m not deaf.  And I’m bluntly honest.  This wasn’t a great performance.  Far from it, actually.  To me, it is the worst “Defying Gravity” ever.  Thinking so doesn’t make me pathetic or trashy.  While on the topic of class though, you’re not looking the most refined either by calling names on YouTube.

ABoismier You know, for a guy who’s trying to make a statement, you’re obviously pretty uneducated. Her pitch isn’t even that bad in this performance, with the exception of the last two ‘bring me down’s, and even then the note is within the same chord so it’s technically not “off-pitch”.

Worst defying gravity ever? Post one of you singing and I can almost guarantee it would be less solid. Or just hide behind your computer and tear apart the woman who created the most popular character on Broadway. Loser.

topherlupone The fact that you find me “obviously uneducated” for having and expressing an opinion only suggests your own stupidity.  Obviously.

Why should I have to post a video of myself singing before remarking on another’s performance?  I’m not a professional singer.  I’m not paid weekly what Idina was, to do what Idina did.  Do you feel only singers should critique singers?  If so, please adopt your own logic here and keep quiet ’til you run your own blog, ripping apart Broadway.