Defying Gravity | One - Man Cover by Chris Villain 

Both you and Idina must sing TOGETHER, PLEASE!!!!! & IDINA MENZEL MUST BE PROUD OF YOU!!!!!

The RANGE! The POWER!! Send this boy on the next flight to the GERSHWIN 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

This has the exact same energy as seeing the actual show, especially the ending 👌🏻 AMAZING, Chris!

How is this man not a Broadway star? I don't get it. Actually, Universal Studios has been promising the "Wicked" movie for over a decade. Maybe it is time they deliver and cast this incredibly talented actor/singer!!

I've seen the original cast perform Wicked as well as a dozen other traveling tours. I can honestly say this is right up there with the absolute best. Awesome job Chris!

Now I'm wanting Chris to duet with himself on "For Good". Also would like to see him do "Think of Me" from Phantom.

CHRIS! This is incredible! Those ending notes!! 🙌🙌🙌 You are a King & I know the amount of work you did not just as a singer & performer but producing this entire video must have been a herculean feat! Congrats my friend! You’re amazing! 💚

The fact that you produced and directed this, plus did all the costuming, set design and everything else I couldn’t keep track of while delivering two of the most stunning performances of this song I’ve heard. I’m floored. Sheer unadulterated talent and passion!

ALSO the "unlimited" at 3:03... THAT made me feel like my heart was soaring higher than I could catch it!!

And as i searching in RU-vid for Defying Gravity (male edition) this is exactly what I was looking for.... My jaw dropped... This is ART my friend. Pure passion ✨✨✨ Congratulations

5:20, amazing holy shit. The range, power and skill !!!

That battle cry at the end. Yes. Just yes.

King Elphaben!! 💚 I love it!

A gloomy day was made better with this amazing performance. 👏 Chris, I have been a fan for many years now and am always in awe by your talent.

Hearing you do these again, truly puts a smile on our faces and surprise your not doing voice works for different projects on TV Shows and Movies.

CHRIS!?!?!?!!!? OH MY GOOOOD!!!! You MUST be a wizard!!!!! Your strength, the harmonies, ABSOLUTE POWER IN YOUR VOICE!!! OH MY GOD. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE sing higher key more, the smooth transitions into the different pitch made MY heart SOAR!!!! OH MY GOD I can't even fully describe how much I adored this! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS A REALITY!!!♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

This was Awesome, an All Male Version of Wicked, That would be Wonderful to see, please put the entire Show on You Tube. Thank you, Mark R. Urick

I came across your channel only recently and did a deep dive into every video. As a former Entertainment writer I have only one word to describe your singing - Astronomical. How are you not the lead in every Broadway musical? Everything is spot on - Tone, Range, Volume and Interpretation. You are the embodiment of an Entertainer. My only question is how do you not have a million subscribers? You are just that phenomenal.

I thought this was a clip from a full production. Love to see more stuff.

I want to cry… this is so beautiful!!! I loved the vocal work, God Chris you always blow me away with your voice!! You are amazing!!!

I’m in total awe Chris. That was amazing! My jaw dropped at the flying part. Bravo! 👏🏻💚

The power on the “it’s me” take off!

OMG, you even hit the end note!! You have unlocked the greatest achievement a singer can achieve. This was so good!! :D

I've been watching your channel for over a decade. You are a beautiful performer and would love to see you go on off Broadway or something. Your talent is a truly beautiful one.

I was so floored by your performance!!! This is my favorite musical and one of my favorite songs from it!! I loved it so much, I was in tears!!! Amazing job!!!

Ok this is so amazing!!! Positively Emerald!!! I wish they make a licensed gender swapped or neutral gender version of this iconic musical!!!💚🖤

The riff gave me major Shoshana Beam vibes. You murdered it!

holy shit, this is phenomenal and deserves so much more views! the fact that you directed, produced and edited all of this AND made the costumes and everything else is just incredible. Thank you for creating this masterpiece!

How would you describe the evolution from your "Now or Never" Project to this one? What were the challenges from creating a four man band to interacting duet in editing and recording? And you proven your eye for little details (like the Triangle Shirt for Alex from J&TP), is there any you would like to highlight?

CHRIS!!!! THIS WAS SOOO WONDERFULLY DONE!!! I had goosebumps from start to finish and tears in my eyes by the end! Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth would be proud, I'm sure of it! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🥰🥰😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩

I can't wait to see what ypu do next!!! This was raw power! You have an amazing voice!! Much love!

Wow incredible singing voices absolutely love it 💓

my GODS this should have so many more views. flawless.

This is absolutely beautiful. Chris, you're absolutely fantastic. And it made me happy cry.

IT'S ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! Really really good job 🤩🤩

you are just too brilliant. I can't handle it. The fact that you were also in the mob was a fun surprise. Loved it, dear!

Actually one of the best Covers for this song I have seen, well done!

Fantastic cover🥰❤❤❤🥰 I will say its right up there neck at neck with the best casts of west end for THIS MUSICAL. Watch out indina mendez,😁😁😁this guy is AS GOOD AS YOU OR EVEN BETTER🥰 shout out to both you you chris and to the ORIGINAL elphaba/ indina Hats off in respect😁❤ Masterfully done chris❤ i have always compared myself to elphaba: bound by rules, in a way trapped, people who dont see my potential, feeling my soul is not allowed to soar high by others greed and jealousy of my big dreams, BUT i will NOT be bound, grounded or be trapped by others😁 hence the line: "to those who ground me, take a message back from me!"❤

YESSS CHRIS WE LOVE TO SEE IT!!!! I can’t even begin to express how proud I am of you!! You put your heart and soul into this project over so many months and it’s bringing so much joy, especially in the US while yall wait for Broadway to come back! The video and execution of the song is brilliant ❤️✨

Q&A how do you even keep your voice conditioned to sing this way? It’s incredible! Also what are other dream roles? I think you’d make a badass Judas or Emcee in Caberet.

Omg Chris- this was wonderful. You’re talent is ever growing and you always impress. It’s awesome and amazing that you were not only the hit star but Creator, Director, Costume Designer, Choreographer, set designer…. I mean damn man! 🙌High Props🙌

Flawless as always!!! Gave me same shivers of excitement as when I saw the full play in the theater!! Brava!!!

That was the most beautiful and amazing performance i've ever seen, you were amazing chris, congratdulations on this wonderful master piece you've made🖤💚🧹🎶🎶❤

This voice, range, energy and power! Loke always just amazing even if this pne is maybe the best in showing your voice!👍❤meow🐈

Eyyyyyyyyyy

Guau, esto es simplemente espectacular, fantástico. Sin palabras.

OH MY GOSH I SO HAPPY THIS WAS MADE I WENT TO THE WICKED MUSICAL AT WEST END IN LONDON A FEW YEARS AGO THIS REMINDS ME ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE IM CRYING RIGHT NOW😢😢

BRO ! That was AMAZING! I enjoyed every seconds of it ! I wish you get all the credit for this incredible project cuz you simply deserve it !

My man really divided himself into 3 and put on a killer performance

THE PRODUCTION VALUE! THE RANGE!!! you outdid yourself, Chris!!!

I didn't realized that you did both roles until I saw your name at the end, OMG you are insane (and gorgeous too)

This was wickedly fabtastic! I've always wanted to see Wicked! You were Awesometastic! I can't wait for the next video!

@ChrisVillain how did it take me so long to find you? Defy gravity until this world burns and then after, you majestic

Aaaaah This is perfect!! That's what I wish for the FULL LYRICS FULL LYRICS of the song usually it's just solo or just duet with no back up vocals but this this is the perfect one bravo amazing this gives 100000000000 stars!!!

You gave me the exact chills I feel every time in actual Broadway show! Means that you surpass the test cause I take my Broadway EXTREMELY serious! Nothing but SPECTACULAR!! 🤩🤩💚🖤

Oh wow! You've gone so far since Disney! You are doing amazing stuff Chris!

thiws is incredible, one of the best versions ive seen, thank you for making this.

This is officially my new favorite thing on RU-vid. My god, what a talent! Wow!

The RANGE. I'm shook. Amazing job👏

OMG Chris I'm crying so much, now this is my favorite video, thanks for this, you're amazing I love you 💖

This just popped up in my recommendations, and I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!❤

This whole thing gave me CHILLS. HOLY MOLY

Chris... I haven't listened to you in a while and I regret that you have an amazing range and A LOT more people should know about it keep doing what you're doing.

Good lord, that's high... 👀 Stunning, stunning work! The production quality is just *chef's kiss* 💖✨

I have been an entertainer for a very long time. and I can't even begin to find the words to describe, not only what an AMAZING voice you have, but what a fantastic entertainer you are as well .......Cheers !

Dear Chris, What an homage to WICKED you've created here. Thank you! I am kind of speechless (I just watched it 3x in a row), by your precision, production values, and talent. I just took my goddaughter to see the show here in NYC a couple weeks ago. It was my 6th time seeing various WICKED productions in one city or another including my 1st time with Idina and Kristin in San Francisco (pre-Broadway, 2003) and then again with them both on Broadway over a year later. Frankly, I prefer your choreography, staging, and direction. I love the warmth, contact, and connection between your two talents here (so subtle, effective, and captivating). These two artists (you are Glinda, yes?) really capture the conflicted essence of Glinda and Elphie’s relationship at this crucial juncture in the story with a grace, a style, and an authenticity I didn't see coming when I randomly clicked on this vid about 20 mins ago. I'm just glad I did and hope what I say makes you and your team feel awesome. I’m subscribing. Thank you again for doing this great musical true justice and for finding ways to elevate the material to new even new heights I'd not seen even in prior professional productions. Much love and respect, David Ortmann 💚🖤💚🖤💚🖤💚🖤

Hands down one of the greatest things I've EVER seen on youtube! And I've been around since 2006 man....this is EPIC

This is awesome. I always wanted to hear a male cover of this song.

Amazing. I watched it twice and got goosebumps both times.

This was abso-effing-lutely AMAZING.

Omg oh wow!!! So much respect for you! That voice 😍😍 beautiful. Just so beautiful! Please keep up singing because you have a amazing voice !

Ekkk!!!! Can’t wait to see and hear from the amazing incredible wonderful world most talented guy we all know and love mr Chris villain himself

Speechless!!! That was insane!!! Keep it up!!! If they don’t do this as a Broadway version staring you I will be annoyed😂

Amazing you have an amazing voice you guys are amazing sweet talented actors and actresses you guys are definitely getting a new subscriber 😊 you guys did an amazing job in it 😊

This brought me to tears I almost stood up to applaud

I never seen the Broadway but I have heard this song and cover by Annapantsu and now this. I don't really know which cover of yours I like but you have a great singing voice

This gave me head to toe chills.

4:27 "NO ITS ME YOU WANT" , GOD WHAT A HIGH NOTE ❤❤❤

Marvelous job, Chris! I'd say you're wicked talented! 😁😁😁

My God Chris that was beautiful. I always love Wicked!

“In the END” harmony gave me chills

This is SO well sung and agreed your range is super phenomenal! Gorgeous ❤️

Having watched this years ago when Idina Menzel was on the Australian tour, and also having watched many covers, I don't think I've ever been as moved as I was the first time I saw this live... until today, you captured the energy and passion for the piece so exactly - you've become one of the greats with an amazing belt. I can't wait to see what you do next.

I now watch this video any time I feel sad/anxious/depressed etc. It always works 💝

FANTASTIC!!!!!! I WOULD SEE THIS VERSION!

explain to me why I'm crying your voice is so beautiful dude omg

Love it! Great job! The best male version of this by far!

QUESTION: how did you manage to be three different rolls?

Christopher, you never cease to amaze me, I truly adore you, this is your best work yet! 💚

Hey hey hey!

This gave me goose bumps the entire number 🥰 keep up the great work!

So I currently found out that I have Covid-19, and watching this has definitely helped me feel a little better because I literally could not stop crying until I watched this video. So Thank you Chris Villain for being So freaking awesome as well as a musical genius! you made my day! My question is: When you first started this youtube Channel, did you ever think you would get to the place where you are right now?

Love this! what a powerhouse you are!!! insane vocals there

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!! OMG!! ALL MY WICKED FEELS!! I HOPE YOUR HAPPY!! DEFYING GRAVITY!!

This needs all the views! You did an amazing job!

BRILLIANT!!!

Damn. I have no idea who you are, but one answer is clearly "someone whose singing gives me delighted chills."

I envision Scooby Doo the Musical starring you as Shaggy ❤

What a powerful voice! Wow just wow!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤❤❤

This boy need to be on Broadway ASAP 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🖤💚🖤🧹 wow 🤩