this is an extremely hard song to sing. i speak from experience. and the lights are extremely hot, and she's wearing like 5 layers of clothing, and those heels, and she STILL sang the song quite well. don't hate on something you don't have.
Guys, relax, it's not that high. There are higher songs with more sustained high belts than this one in contemporary music. Amy Lee from Evanescence sings higher tessituras than this with way more sustained belts.
Giannis Targontsidis maybe she could do it, but high songs like this can really damage someone’s voice, so lbb doing this song like 8 times a week it’s rrly impressive
I've watched this a few times and kept on thinking LBB would be great for Galinda in Wicked. Then I found out she was the original standby for Kristin Chenoweth when she was Galinda, who knew?
WDWFanatic55 I actually personally didn't like her very much as Glinda (and I LOVE her so I'm not just hating) I think her voice is too belty for Glinda.
Popular is actually... Belted.... there is no such thing as "head voice belt" but it depends on the singer what mix they use. In the OBC Kristin uses a very nasally placement.
Sam _ honestly just the role is hard cause she never really leaves the stage that much and a role like Elle is vocally demanding as well as have excellent comedic timing. So Elle is just a difficult role in general
This may should weird, but I love how her voice goes into the C#5 note. I also love how strong her voice is on it. That takes a lot of skill. Easily my favorite song in the musical.
what blows my mind is that, the song is not that high (C5s are actually really easy to reach for a professionally trained Mezzo's and Soprano's) but the energy that is required for this song is insane, you have to keep the energy from start to finish to nail this song perfectly.
What sets laura bell bundy is her acting. Her facial expressions are on point of looking like “wow I really did that I can’t believe it” to “ha look at his face he was so wrong about me” she know how to act it out instead just singing the song
I’m usually not biased towards the original Broadway singer and would often prefer other people’s renditions of the song. However, Laura bell Bundy is too fucking good, I have nvr seen a performance as good as hers. She radiates everything I love abt the movie and Elle woods.
I think this is an older show, her voice doesn't sound higher but brighter and I think it's because it has a better quality (in another show she is clearly straining her voice to get to the notes)
Okay, so when you're a leading role on broadway and can get through those shows without DYING and are nominated for Tony Awards and are known nationally you let me know. Alright?
this song is my motivation to keep studying macroeconomics at university (I was about to give up today). anyone got Similiar experiences *goes back to her books*
Was this Lura bell bundy? If it wasn't I think it was really good. Her voice fits Elle woods well. She sand it just like the original cast recording. I give this a 10 out of 10
Kat OConnor//1 I know!! Someone on her twitter was like "I'm talking to someone right now who is saying they're you. Is it actually you?" And Laura said it wasn't her and I'm just like thinking to myself "um can't you tell just by looking at them that it wasn't her? Lol
This is one of my favorite musical theater songs of all time. Good emeries and just so many good emotions evoked in this piece! I keep coming back to listen
Is it just me or does this sound kinda like a badass anime opening? Like there is something about the orchestration that gives me that vibe and it gives me chills.
A lot of Broadway stars had minor roles on HIMYM! I'm guessing because of connections with Neil Patrick Harris, or maybe some of the casting directors had Broadway ties.
It may because does this show 8 times a week *really* messed up her voice and she didn’t want to have to do another show or her voice just really hurt after this.
Lauren Coates this is the Original cast lol. This is definitely LBB, tho I see what you mean. She does sound a bit different than in the MTV version and the album.
I think maybe it has something to do with the fact that they slowed the tempo a bit. They probably had a good reason for it though maybe one of the performers or LBB wasn’t feeling the best?
Elle: Mom will fall on the floor~ Elle's mom: Hello- Everyone: HEY MOM?!! Elle's mom: i can hear you without yelling also why are there so many people- Everyone: Look at my name in black and white! Your daughter's doing something right Elle's mom: hold on sweetie im still reading the paper why did you take the picture so far away? also this picture is shaky as hell- Elle: I feel so much better! (Hangs up) Elle's mom: oh that's nice sweetie- hello?
It is. Especially the end note because you have to hold it for so long. You gotta have a good lung capacity. Those are the hardest things for me when I sing. Holding notes for that long.
All of this time I planned I'd be patient and You would love me again You'd come to respect my mind and at last you'd find You could love me again And I have turned my whole world upside down Trying not to let you go Watching you walk away is like a fatal blow Whoa! Is that my name up on that list? Does someone know that I exist? Is this a mistake? Am I even awake? Pinch me now to make sure Ow! Yes, that's my name in black and white Maybe I'm doing something right Wow! I feel so much better than before Warner, sorry I've been a pest But I guess my best was not working with you But looks like I've found a cure And I so look forward to working with you What? Working with who? Hey, remember when we spent spring break In the hot tub every night We said nothing else could ever feel so right Well, this might! Seeing my name up on that list That beats the first time that we kissed You thought I was dumb But I think that somebody's judgment was poor Seeing my name in black and white It's like making love with you all night No wait, it feel so much better, hello, much better It's oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, much better 'Cause I am so much better than before Yes, she's so much better than before Yes, she's so much better than before Maybe she's what you prefer But hey, last year I was her Maybe you will change your mind But you might look up to find I've gone on to better things Better jobs or bigger rings I don't have the time to cry I'm too busy loving my name up on that list Kind of a cool, ironic twist Who else can I tell? Hoo! Wait, where's my cell? Mom will fall on the floor Hey mom! Look at my name in black and white Your daughter's doing something right I feel so much better I'll be there on Monday, 9 o'clock And we will see who walks the walk No, no, I can't wait, I will be there at 8 When they unlock the door Oh, oh! I'll even dress in black and white See, I have not begun to fight And you'll go, oh, much better and oh, much better And soon all y'all gotta know much better I am so much better I am so much better I am so much better than before!
@@robint8468 the song does start off there, it's just that this video starts about a minute into to the song. You can find full versions on RUclips. Including the orginal cast recording
this is an extremely hard song to sing. i speak from experience. and the lights are extremely hot, and she's wearing like 5 layers of clothing, and those heels, and she STILL sang the song quite well. don't hate on something you don't have.
Quite well? I think you mean amazingly. LBB is a wonder.
She is fantastic!!!
Harry Potter Ori you're crazy if you think a /Broadway/ musical would do lip synching
Harry Potter Ori sorry to break it to you, but this isn’t lip-syncing. This is live!!!!
Vintage Cassette you’re clearly not a familiar with the broadway what broadway director choose someone who uses lip sync
Still the best Broadway Elle
AMEN! Completely agree!
Molly Donahue
Molly Donahue yeah she really is!!!😍😍😍😍😀😀😀🙆
Laura Bell Bundy is such a great Elle
Agreed
This song is so high jesus christ. how LBB managed to to sing this so many times is beyond me
Guys, relax, it's not that high. There are higher songs with more sustained high belts than this one in contemporary music. Amy Lee from Evanescence sings higher tessituras than this with way more sustained belts.
BerningDaPlaceToTheGround FIRE she actually ended up damaging her voice because it was too high for her which is why she left the show.
Giannis Targontsidis maybe she could do it, but high songs like this can really damage someone’s voice, so lbb doing this song like 8 times a week it’s rrly impressive
Trinity N probably more than 8 times a week, she probably had to also rehearse this everyday too.
It was actually two high for her and pretty much the main reason she had to leave the show 😕
I don’t know why but that “your daughter’s doing something right!” always makes me so happy
I've watched this a few times and kept on thinking LBB would be great for Galinda in Wicked. Then I found out she was the original standby for Kristin Chenoweth when she was Galinda, who knew?
WDWFanatic55 I actually personally didn't like her very much as Glinda (and I LOVE her so I'm not just hating) I think her voice is too belty for Glinda.
You've heard Popular, right...? lol
WDWFanatic55 wait what??.?? How did I not know this.???
Brittany Kurtz popular is actually more head voice belt than chest
Popular is actually... Belted.... there is no such thing as "head voice belt" but it depends on the singer what mix they use. In the OBC Kristin uses a very nasally placement.
This song is so hard because it's constant belting. Real painful
Sam J if you feel pain, thaats bad. You should never feel pain.
Belting shouldn't really be painful unless it's an occasion strain to hit a note you normally don't sing or if you're just doing it wrong.
This song was me last year when I made cast for my high school musical
Sam _ honestly just the role is hard cause she never really leaves the stage that much and a role like Elle is vocally demanding as well as have excellent comedic timing. So Elle is just a difficult role in general
Your Mum I think the pain being referred to is from the dancing and interaction and acting all at once.. not the easiest so g
Actually ...I feel SO MUCH BETTER after watching this video for the eightynth time...
YOURE VALID
This may should weird, but I love how her voice goes into the C#5 note. I also love how strong her voice is on it. That takes a lot of skill. Easily my favorite song in the musical.
Mocha Moo sameee
THE HANDSHAKE IS ANYONE ELSE CAUSE ITS ADORABLE
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what blows my mind is that, the song is not that high (C5s are actually really easy to reach for a professionally trained Mezzo's and Soprano's) but the energy that is required for this song is insane, you have to keep the energy from start to finish to nail this song perfectly.
omg hands down BEST ELLE
michellesofia28 YES YES SO TRUE!! 🙌🙌🙌
What sets laura bell bundy is her acting. Her facial expressions are on point of looking like “wow I really did that I can’t believe it” to “ha look at his face he was so wrong about me” she know how to act it out instead just singing the song
I’m usually not biased towards the original Broadway singer and would often prefer other people’s renditions of the song. However, Laura bell Bundy is too fucking good, I have nvr seen a performance as good as hers. She radiates everything I love abt the movie and Elle woods.
Her voice sounds so much higher in this video
alex yeah I thought it was a bit off or something
Alex, I litteraly see your comments on everything I watch. 😂
It’s because live performances transfer differently than studio recordings.
I think this is an older show, her voice doesn't sound higher but brighter and I think it's because it has a better quality (in another show she is clearly straining her voice to get to the notes)
I think this a proshot, not the MTV performance.
I wish the band would have taken the tempo just a tad bit faster... Still an amazing performance! I love Laura Bell Bundy so freaking much!
TheWindsofWonder it seemed faster in the Broadway version I watched
TheWindsofWonder They might've slowed it down to post on RUclips without copyright issues getting in the way
late response, but put it on 1.25x speed, and it should sound more normal, though a bit faster
Could you imagine tho. Give the girl a millisecond to breath! 😂 (If that's even possible in that song haha.)
she’s literally MADE for this role.
the way she jumps at the end WITH HEELS still amazes me
Okay, so when you're a leading role on broadway and can get through those shows without DYING and are nominated for Tony Awards and are known nationally you let me know. Alright?
?
okay yep I admit she is and will always be the best elle
Her pitch and delivery is so on piont. She’s doing Laura doing Elle. And is proud if her interpretation. I love llb
HELP- CHRISTIAN (Emmett) TRYING NOT TO LAUGH IN THE BEGINNING 💀💀💀
My absolute favorite Elle. she kills it!!!
I absolutely love how baffled and embarassed Warner looks throughout this whole song
this song is my motivation to keep studying macroeconomics at university (I was about to give up today). anyone got Similiar experiences *goes back to her books*
She does it so effortlessly, such a belting number and moving round a lot, not to mention, the very loooooong final note
Was this Lura bell bundy? If it wasn't I think it was really good. Her voice fits Elle woods well. She sand it just like the original cast recording. I give this a 10 out of 10
+MayaBunny08 It is laura
MayaBunny08 can't you tell that it's Laura? He facial features were a dead giveaway, plus her voice is so distinct
Kat OConnor//1 she doesn't really sound like her
MayaBunny08 yes this is Laura bell that's why it sounds like the original cast recording lol 😂 it is her
Kat OConnor//1 I know!! Someone on her twitter was like "I'm talking to someone right now who is saying they're you. Is it actually you?" And Laura said it wasn't her and I'm just like thinking to myself "um can't you tell just by looking at them that it wasn't her? Lol
I don’t know what it is but she does the final verses of “so much better” I can’t help but feel tears well up for Elle...
If you ever feel bad just listen to this song and you'll feel *so much better*
Riley Wodka so oh oh oh OH much better!
I feel so much butter then before 😍
I tried this number...at 15... had no idea how difficult this song is. SO MUCH POWER TO LBB for nailing this night after night for weeks!!!
This is one of my favorite musical theater songs of all time. Good emeries and just so many good emotions evoked in this piece! I keep coming back to listen
the amount of energy it takes to play elle woods could power a small continent
Is it just me or does this sound kinda like a badass anime opening? Like there is something about the orchestration that gives me that vibe and it gives me chills.
IT DOES
I love this song. Being in legally blonde this was one of the most fun songs every night!
This is a way better female empowerment story than anything Marvel has churned out.
Don't mean to be rude, and I know literally nothing about Broadway but isn't she that Boats boats boats girl from How I met Your Mother?
Anannya Sriram yes, and she's very talented
She was also in Jumanji as a child
Becky- but yes
A lot of Broadway stars had minor roles on HIMYM! I'm guessing because of connections with Neil Patrick Harris, or maybe some of the casting directors had Broadway ties.
Anannya Sriram yes, yes she is! Lol her name is Becky (the boats girl I mean)
Those bangs are my life. 😊😊😊
My old account...Oh lord.
Nothing to critique here.
Unmitigated talent.
Show me better... um... Thought so !
pbunting YES YES
Her voice, her facial expression, her moves. That’s why she will always be the best Broadway Elle! So much energy and passion.
Some of my two FAVE broadway peeps laura and Christian !!
Why didnt she get more roles on broadway? Shes so good!
It may because does this show 8 times a week *really* messed up her voice and she didn’t want to have to do another show or her voice just really hurt after this.
She got vocal nodes from this role
She should play Elsa in Frozen or Rapunzel in Tangled if it ever goes to broadway haha
She’s back now, in a play.
I was totally obsessed with this back in September, so going back to it in April, this is great!!! I LOVE THIS WITH ALL MY HEART
When you watch this after watching Lauren’s performance you can tell how much energy Lauren put in her performance
I don’t think I’ve seen anyone else land a jump in heels than Laura Bell Bundy.
I mean Ariana practically lives in heels but yeah you’re right 😂
How does she dance in heels and still hit that note
0:43 Nikos Argitacos hahahaha
Immie Allado Actually it was Padamadan but k
OH MY GO D
I was blasting this song on my way home from court ater I won my first jury trial
isn’t it crazy to think about all the billions and billions of people out there that can’t play elle woods better than LBB
The best performance I had ever scene in my entire life.
Pure talent and energy, she was so amazing!
I love laura. She really got screwed at the Tony's, she deserved the Tony for this part
That jump was amazing
This gives me so many chills
I’m starting rehearsals tomorrow I’m looking at ANYTHING I CAN GET MY HANDS ON
How much talent does she have?!? Amazing
Is this Laura Bell Bundy?
WWERocks620 yep ☺️
Yee😊
Good job
Gonna use this for when i graduate
Christian Borle makes me feel things
same
Can someone tell me where this recording is from? It doesn't look like the MTV one
Not Guilty yeah it's not the MTV one and it's not the San Francisco one so Idk.
Probably the professional recording for the archives
Definitely a pro shot for promotional purposes.
I'm so confused is this the original cast? It doesn't sound like LBB but it looks like her? What's happening?
Lauren Coates this is the Original cast lol. This is definitely LBB, tho I see what you mean. She does sound a bit different than in the MTV version and the album.
I think maybe it has something to do with the fact that they slowed the tempo a bit. They probably had a good reason for it though maybe one of the performers or LBB wasn’t feeling the best?
Carlos Alejandro Alvarenga this is an old recording so her voice is much higher
It literally sounds and looks just like her?? Of course it’s her?
BEST ELLE👏👏👏
This Woman Needs More Broadway Roles Please.
OMG THAT WAS SOOO AWESOME, BEST PERFORMANCE EVERRRRR OMFFGG
Still watching this is 2019
2020 gang 😌💅🏻
2023
2024 for me
2024!
can someone give me tips on how to hold this end note? i have an audition coming up and my voice keeps shaking in a bad way
How did the audition go?
@@georgesmith4307 great!! i got elle! i done the performance in february :)
@@jessshord8711 nice!
@@jessshord8711 omg i bet you SLAYED!!
I know of Laura from the series Hart of Dixie and WHAT A TALENT she is! I really hope I can see her in a show someday.
SHE"S SO GOOD
That high note was like yasss
no one can beat her at being elle
I love her!😊🥰 She's an icon.
This, This right here is why I always loved Shelby on Heart of Dixie even when she was a nightmare.
Only an Aries could ❤ that’s right Laura Bell PERIODT
she did amazing
LBB amazes me. 🙌🙇♀️ *bows*
Iconic
Love this musical.
I adore this song
Elle: Mom will fall on the floor~
Elle's mom: Hello-
Everyone: HEY MOM?!!
Elle's mom: i can hear you without yelling also why are there so many people-
Everyone: Look at my name in black and white! Your daughter's doing something right
Elle's mom: hold on sweetie im still reading the paper why did you take the picture so far away? also this picture is shaky as hell-
Elle: I feel so much better! (Hangs up)
Elle's mom: oh that's nice sweetie- hello?
HAHAHAHAHAHA
that's the guy from smash :D
This is 2020
I just realized that Laura played young Sarah Whittle in Jumanji.
W h a t
This looks so great!
Is it playing in the West End? I thought it was just on Broadway?
actressindemaking it was on the west end. Sheridan smith was Elle :)
I spy with my little eye a wild Christian Borle
The original broadway Elle, and still the best!!
If only the full MTV version of the play's video quality was as good as this video's
She is so amazing and the best Elle woods out there
I GOT CHILLS AT THE END BYE
2:36 what ur here for
True
I'm actually here for 1:15
sharksandsheep thanks
THIS IS SO GOOD
Sooo good 😭😭😭
I tried to sing this.
I succeeded but JESUS THIS IS HARD
It is. Especially the end note because you have to hold it for so long. You gotta have a good lung capacity. Those are the hardest things for me when I sing. Holding notes for that long.
she nails it
She killed this
Let's tell the truth here... she ATE
Good thing she did not share with people at Harvard the story of Alan Parrish getting sucked into a game vortex
All of this time I planned I'd be patient and
You would love me again
You'd come to respect my mind and at last you'd find
You could love me again
And I have turned my whole world upside down
Trying not to let you go
Watching you walk away is like a fatal blow
Whoa! Is that my name up on that list?
Does someone know that I exist?
Is this a mistake? Am I even awake?
Pinch me now to make sure
Ow! Yes, that's my name in black and white
Maybe I'm doing something right
Wow! I feel so much better than before
Warner, sorry I've been a pest
But I guess my best was not working with you
But looks like I've found a cure
And I so look forward to working with you
What? Working with who?
Hey, remember when we spent spring break
In the hot tub every night
We said nothing else could ever feel so right
Well, this might!
Seeing my name up on that list
That beats the first time that we kissed
You thought I was dumb
But I think that somebody's judgment was poor
Seeing my name in black and white
It's like making love with you all night
No wait, it feel so much better, hello, much better
It's oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, much better
'Cause I am so much better than before
Yes, she's so much better than before
Yes, she's so much better than before
Maybe she's what you prefer
But hey, last year I was her
Maybe you will change your mind
But you might look up to find
I've gone on to better things
Better jobs or bigger rings
I don't have the time to cry
I'm too busy loving my name up on that list
Kind of a cool, ironic twist
Who else can I tell? Hoo! Wait, where's my cell?
Mom will fall on the floor
Hey mom!
Look at my name in black and white
Your daughter's doing something right
I feel so much better
I'll be there on Monday, 9 o'clock
And we will see who walks the walk
No, no, I can't wait, I will be there at 8
When they unlock the door
Oh, oh! I'll even dress in black and white
See, I have not begun to fight
And you'll go, oh, much better and oh, much better
And soon all y'all gotta know much better
I am so much better
I am so much better
I am so much better than before!
At first I was like, what is this? Bc the song doesn’t start off with where you started the lyrics
@@robint8468 the song does start off there, it's just that this video starts about a minute into to the song. You can find full versions on RUclips. Including the orginal cast recording
I would kill to see Kristin Chenoworth as Elle woods
Amo este musical. 😍💯
fucking LOVE this!
Boats boats boats
TEN YEARS AgO?!??!??!