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

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  • “A Chance To Fly” - Wicked Medley acapella cover from VoicePlay ft. Rachel Potter and Emoni Wilkins.
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    We teamed up with vocal powerhouses Emoni Wilkins and Rachel Potter to capture what a VoicePlay "Live In Concert" performance of Wicked might look like. We hope you love it!
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    Credits:
    Arrangement - Geoff Castellucci
    Video - Geoff Castellucci
    Audio Mix - Ed Boyer
    Lighting Design - Eli Jacobson and Geoff Castellucci
    Direction - Tony Wakim & Geoff Castellucci
    Production Manager - Kathy Castellucci
    Makeup - Rick Underwood
    Steadicam Operator - Andy Montejo
    Steadicam Assistant - Gabriel Davis
    Special Thanks to Kenny Beaumont, Mike Newton, Rick Ramsey and everyone at Full Sail University for all of their help on this project.
    Filmed at Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL
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  • @benstormcrow4724
    @benstormcrow4724 2 года назад +1583

    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
      @Lapinporokoira 2 года назад +116

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

    • @deanmarion5477
      @deanmarion5477 2 года назад +7

      Perfect

    • @barnabasjthomas9983
      @barnabasjthomas9983 2 года назад +10

      LET'S. GO. MY. MAN.

    • @lennert1nevejans
      @lennert1nevejans 2 года назад +13

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

    • @wasupmonkey
      @wasupmonkey 2 года назад +85

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

  • @alyssadaniels7841
    @alyssadaniels7841 2 года назад +322

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

  • @boyinheels6366
    @boyinheels6366 12 дней назад +1

    Rachel Potter is a Disney princess. Period.

  • @nanakoranteng120
    @nanakoranteng120 2 года назад +825

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

    • @robertofiend1264
      @robertofiend1264 2 года назад +30

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

    • @meandmyinsanity
      @meandmyinsanity 2 года назад +65

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

    • @rayefrederick9457
      @rayefrederick9457 2 года назад +43

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

    • @rayefrederick9457
      @rayefrederick9457 2 года назад +18

      She was technically Glinda’s understudy and an ensemble member

    • @Amber-rq7kf
      @Amber-rq7kf 2 года назад +6

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

  • @Gretchen_G
    @Gretchen_G 2 года назад +896

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

    • @ladycordelia17
      @ladycordelia17 2 года назад +19

      🤣😉

    • @benstormcrow4724
      @benstormcrow4724 2 года назад +18

      I didn't think about it that way lol

    • @Tryst46
      @Tryst46 2 года назад +56

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

    • @galahad692000
      @galahad692000 2 года назад +17

      "Have you been talking to Layne?"

    • @deanmarion5477
      @deanmarion5477 2 года назад +16

      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)

  • @ErR0rPr0n3
    @ErR0rPr0n3 Месяц назад +7

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

  • @ninavillar565
    @ninavillar565 2 года назад +107

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

    • @MetalJaska
      @MetalJaska 2 года назад

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

  • @matthewrayner571
    @matthewrayner571 2 года назад +451

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

    • @Tryst46
      @Tryst46 2 года назад +37

      And Cesar appears to have an evil side :)

    • @wwsciffsww3748
      @wwsciffsww3748 2 года назад +17

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

    • @dreir1321
      @dreir1321 2 года назад +12

      @@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
      @lorenstephens757 2 года назад +12

      And Rachel had the VOICE OF A FREAKING ANGEL

    • @Tryst46
      @Tryst46 2 года назад +9

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

  • @victoriarobinson8321
    @victoriarobinson8321 2 года назад +451

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

    • @kyandenton
      @kyandenton 2 года назад +25

      Do you mean 3:43 ?

    • @bradleywalton970
      @bradleywalton970 2 года назад +11

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

    • @sarawlindgreen3115
      @sarawlindgreen3115 2 года назад +10

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

    • @annatimberlake7
      @annatimberlake7 2 года назад +5

      ding dong, the witch is dead!

    • @RavenSutcliffe
      @RavenSutcliffe Год назад +4

      "HELP"

  • @greatwizqrd421
    @greatwizqrd421 Год назад +39

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

  • @NakeyaeStreet
    @NakeyaeStreet 2 года назад +71

    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"

  • @user-hv9vt9jk4d
    @user-hv9vt9jk4d 3 месяца назад +5

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

  • @galahad692000
    @galahad692000 2 года назад +493

    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
      @g2growcya Год назад +30

      Pretty much. Eli is the 🐐

    • @SeptimusTSS
      @SeptimusTSS Год назад +21

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

    • @zhadum353
      @zhadum353 Год назад +11

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

    • @RavenSutcliffe
      @RavenSutcliffe Год назад +6

      Is the last one an actual reference?

    • @Flammeification
      @Flammeification 7 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @stephaniem1992
    @stephaniem1992 2 месяца назад +5

    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.

  • @maeco7
    @maeco7 2 года назад +432

    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.

  • @godimlarge
    @godimlarge 2 года назад +27

    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

  • @zayray1012
    @zayray1012 2 года назад +392

    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

  • @nicolaidavi495
    @nicolaidavi495 2 года назад +7

    Geoff's face when Cesar dialed it up to 200%... I died laughing.

  • @rosemorris7912
    @rosemorris7912 2 года назад +11

    That look from Geoff was priceless.

  • @katienorwood1258
    @katienorwood1258 Год назад +16

    Rachel's voice as Elphaba is SPOT ON

  • @brittanysilva6558
    @brittanysilva6558 Год назад +3

    Rachel. Just...wow ❤️

    • @tonybaroud3511
      @tonybaroud3511 Год назад

      I’m really impressed with your comment,if you don’t mind friendship please were are you from?

    • @kIDNEYKid-xt9uc
      @kIDNEYKid-xt9uc Год назад

      @@tonybaroud3511 down horrendous

  • @Flutergirl1124
    @Flutergirl1124 2 года назад +39

    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

  • @kelleyoneal2578
    @kelleyoneal2578 2 года назад +9

    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.

  • @DarkAce7
    @DarkAce7 2 года назад +21

    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"

  • @Trickpants
    @Trickpants 2 года назад +65

    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"....

  • @JaJa-pb7gn
    @JaJa-pb7gn 2 года назад +11

    Now i have nightmares of Cesar screaming: "Kill the witch!"😅

  • @douglaswhite4867
    @douglaswhite4867 Год назад +3

    I would also love to see a Hunchback of Notre Dame video.

  • @AnaArantes
    @AnaArantes 2 года назад +9

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

    • @tonybaroud3511
      @tonybaroud3511 Год назад

      I’m really impressed with your comment,if you don’t mind friendship please were are you from?

  • @courtneyleiby9918
    @courtneyleiby9918 Год назад +5

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

  • @jakericablanca4456
    @jakericablanca4456 2 года назад +9

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

  • @mummaP19
    @mummaP19 2 года назад +2

    Geoffs face when Cesar shouted Kill The Witch. Like "dude, you good?" 😂

  • @rulab
    @rulab 2 года назад +173

    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...💕💕💕

  • @JoeCambo
    @JoeCambo Год назад +3

    Emoni from TEN?? What a legend!!

  • @douglaswhite4867
    @douglaswhite4867 Год назад +5

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

  • @ravenwulf2882
    @ravenwulf2882 4 месяца назад +2

    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

  • @goth_witch1362
    @goth_witch1362 2 года назад +3

    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.

  • @arielledane1566
    @arielledane1566 2 года назад +8

    Rachel singing Defying Gravity is just so special 😍😭

  • @ondegnom
    @ondegnom 2 года назад +9

    Rachel Potter went beyond my epectations. i'm stunned

  • @kaleighhenderson7354
    @kaleighhenderson7354 2 года назад +274

    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
      @RosyRosie42 2 года назад +5

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

    • @NathanDavidK
      @NathanDavidK 2 года назад +6

      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
      @lc2341 2 года назад +2

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

    • @loreleivalentine1233
      @loreleivalentine1233 2 года назад +3

      Tony is in the credits for this one as well.

    • @jordanallecia365
      @jordanallecia365 2 года назад

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

  • @barnabasjthomas9983
    @barnabasjthomas9983 2 года назад +34

    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.

  • @thomascrawfish
    @thomascrawfish Год назад +8

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

  • @MJKFanatic
    @MJKFanatic 2 года назад +23

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

  • @breannadeal8610
    @breannadeal8610 Месяц назад +1

    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.

  • @person8834
    @person8834 2 года назад +17

    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 🤯

  • @angiewoollard704
    @angiewoollard704 2 года назад +272

    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
      @janetdw 2 года назад +18

      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
      @angiewoollard704 2 года назад +4

      @@janetdw Thank you so much for saying that.

    • @galahad692000
      @galahad692000 2 года назад +6

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

    • @gracenewsom4694
      @gracenewsom4694 2 года назад +2

      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

  • @lindamarks4252
    @lindamarks4252 Год назад +3

    8/10. OUT OF THIS WORLD!

  • @foxzie._8371
    @foxzie._8371 Год назад +7

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

  • @lionmuesli4321
    @lionmuesli4321 2 года назад +4

    I'm way too obsessed with the way he sings: "No one lies a lily on their grave"

  • @NatashaSalgado
    @NatashaSalgado 2 года назад +25

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

    • @HikazePrincess
      @HikazePrincess 3 месяца назад

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

  • @vampirelilicios3571
    @vampirelilicios3571 2 года назад +4

    Rachel and Emoni in the same video?! iconic

  • @tonyyeng4684
    @tonyyeng4684 2 года назад +2

    I am sure this has been said a hundred times and though its like the new craze but a encanto medley im sure would be utterly wonderous

  • @deejohnsson109
    @deejohnsson109 2 года назад +1

    How could you not love Rachel Potter? The rest of these guys are amazing, but Rachel is just the bizness.

  • @marteris9464
    @marteris9464 2 года назад +7

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

  • @RosyRosie42
    @RosyRosie42 2 года назад +92

    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
      @TheBoringBelgian 2 года назад +4

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

    • @Nitsirk301
      @Nitsirk301 2 года назад +4

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

    • @jacklinka2347
      @jacklinka2347 2 года назад +5

      Brute holds his breath for the forthcoming productions 😊

    • @sarahereach
      @sarahereach 2 года назад +4

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

    • @TheBoringBelgian
      @TheBoringBelgian 2 года назад +1

      @@sarahereach LOL, right!?

  •  2 года назад +1

    Did you hear that? That was Rachel Potter blowing everybody's wigs off. WOW!!

  • @LindaMarks-cd3ww
    @LindaMarks-cd3ww Год назад +2

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

  • @lkreinmiller-author
    @lkreinmiller-author 2 года назад +37

    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.

  • @corbinyoung925
    @corbinyoung925 2 года назад +3

    I've never really been a fan of Wicked (I just don't watch a lot of theatre), but this was absolutely amazing. Fantastic arrangement. First time seeing Emoni, and her voice is beautiful. That opening with "Nothing Grows for the Wicked" was fantastic, and Popular was great too.
    The whole thing was great, but in my opinion, Rachel's performance of Defying Gravity stole this for me. She's worked with Voiceplay a number of times, and I wish they'd just make her a full-time member already xD

    • @huldradraco
      @huldradraco 2 года назад +1

      everyone wishes Rachel would join, but she lives too far away from them. a new member would have to live in Florida or close by, and she lives far away with her family and a steady job.

  • @madih4586
    @madih4586 Месяц назад +1

    I'd kill for a full Phantom of the Opera medley with Rachael.

  • @piercethepaige
    @piercethepaige Год назад +3

    Holy 💩 I never realized how tall Layne is😳 I guess bc he's always sitting in these videos😂

  • @godimlarge
    @godimlarge 2 года назад +3

    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

  • @natebaker3672
    @natebaker3672 2 года назад +6

    6:05: I've listened to it about 50 times and still can't believe what I am hearing.

  • @marlowemiller7585
    @marlowemiller7585 2 года назад +72

    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!!

  • @MizhiTimeJL
    @MizhiTimeJL Год назад +6

    Oml why is nobody talking about Rachel Potter's rendition of Defying Gravity ! My absolute favorite song from the musical and she KILLED IT ❤❤✨✨

  • @jimcoogan1529
    @jimcoogan1529 2 года назад +3

    Drive up views. Share this everywhere. It deserves many more views.

  • @rogerparadis5274
    @rogerparadis5274 2 года назад +15

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

    • @lionmuesli4321
      @lionmuesli4321 2 года назад +2

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

  • @perfumistaperfumista943
    @perfumistaperfumista943 Год назад +2

    never really appreciated "No One Mourns the Wicked" before this

  • @jackruiz97
    @jackruiz97 2 года назад +1

    that battle cry was fucking stunning

  • @volcanohorizon6225
    @volcanohorizon6225 2 года назад +11

    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!

  • @wh15p
    @wh15p 2 года назад +6

    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!!

  • @doctorjay8673
    @doctorjay8673 11 месяцев назад +2

    Voice play board meeting: We should do another medley
    Rachel bursting through the wall: SIGN ME UP

  • @daniellelucy6056
    @daniellelucy6056 2 года назад +2

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

  • @createdbymia
    @createdbymia 2 года назад +6

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

  • @alexbeesley7971
    @alexbeesley7971 2 года назад +7

    My favorite part is Rachel's 3-part build of defy-y-Ying gravity. With her hand motions it's like she's charging a spell. Her outfit suits it really well too. She'd be great for the wicked witch part tbh.

  • @matiaspalesalmeida5833
    @matiaspalesalmeida5833 8 месяцев назад +2

    Rachel and Emoni reminded me of Mercedes and Rachel on Glee

  • @maryseitz5553
    @maryseitz5553 Год назад +1

    i literally don’t think i’ve ever been this speechless

  • @lindamarks4252
    @lindamarks4252 Год назад +6

    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!

  • @rickieodem488
    @rickieodem488 2 года назад +16

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

  • @whiskerbiscuits22
    @whiskerbiscuits22 2 года назад +2

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

  • @wolfmoon09able
    @wolfmoon09able 2 года назад +1

    I'm speechless. These are all of my favorite people being amazing in all their creative capacities. Have a comment for the algorithm.

  • @JoeCambo
    @JoeCambo Год назад +40

    Ok, Rachel just OBLITERATED Defying Gravity. Better than anyone has EVER done on Broadway.

  • @Katie-mb8zj
    @Katie-mb8zj 2 года назад +129

    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
      @DennisKovacich 2 года назад +22

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

    • @nf3rnal
      @nf3rnal 2 года назад +11

      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
      @sarahereach 2 года назад +10

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

    • @adelucas4824
      @adelucas4824 2 года назад +8

      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.

  • @kstormgeistgem461
    @kstormgeistgem461 2 года назад +1

    can you imagine if they did Carol of the Bells??!
    yeah, i know this isn't a holiday video but seriously... them doing a classic winter song like that would just be out of this world beautiful!

  • @zulishanu
    @zulishanu 2 года назад +1

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

  • @DedeParamaniaca
    @DedeParamaniaca 2 года назад +16

    Rachel's voice is just out of this world!

    • @tonybaroud3511
      @tonybaroud3511 Год назад

      I’m really impressed with your comment,if you don’t mind friendship please were are you from?

  • @emilymartin7864
    @emilymartin7864 2 года назад +10

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

  • @vishalpersaud9462
    @vishalpersaud9462 2 года назад +2

    Im waiting to see Rachel Potter as Elphaba on Broadway!

  • @CloudMcClumsy
    @CloudMcClumsy 2 года назад +2

    BRUH THE CHICK THAT DID ELPHABA'S PART 😭😭😭😭 YASSSSSS

  • @shinrakai
    @shinrakai 2 года назад +12

    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!

  • @asemlagnestal282
    @asemlagnestal282 2 года назад +62

    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. 🥰🎶❣️

  • @LindaMarks-cd3ww
    @LindaMarks-cd3ww Год назад +2

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

  • @LindaMarks-cd3ww
    @LindaMarks-cd3ww Год назад +2

    2/1. "WICKED" IS INSPIRATIONAL! OUTSTANDING HARMONIES! IT IS DELIGHTFUL! BRAVO, VOICE PLAY!

  • @adambugala705
    @adambugala705 2 года назад +5

    Why 👏 does 👏 this 👏 not 👏 have 👏 more 👏 views👏

  • @roberttompkins
    @roberttompkins 2 года назад +18

    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.

  • @tonifinley4872
    @tonifinley4872 Год назад +15

    All of the singers are great in this, but can we show some extra love for Layne, please? His vocal percussion is AMAZING!

  • @joeswanson7634
    @joeswanson7634 2 года назад +7

    The ability to constantly one up your self is simply baffling yet voiceplay seems to do it constantly.

  • @mikejaqua4604
    @mikejaqua4604 2 года назад +27

    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.

  • @pajamas_the_emo
    @pajamas_the_emo 2 года назад +6

    I love how Layne worked in his little bits in Popular from their ACA Top 10 Broadway Songs!!! I was hoping he would 😂

  • @lizwildcatmunro2460
    @lizwildcatmunro2460 Год назад +1

    Defying Gravity is my GO to VP angry cheer up song and because I’m from Australia or Oz that “nobody in all of Oz” line REALLY gets me pumped up and improves my day

  • @samanthasusalena7274
    @samanthasusalena7274 2 года назад +2

    I believe in Rachel Potter supremacy✨