A guy singing Defying Gravity?

What do you guys think about a guy singing the solo version of Defying Gravity from the selections book for an audition or vocal recital or anything (an octave lower of course!)? What do you think the reaction would be? I really love that song. Give me your honest opinions.

If you're able to sing it, then why not? There aren't any lyrics about being a female in it... If you're capable of singing it, than more power to you!!

as long as you dont try to be a idina..be you..then you should have no problem.there is another danger..be cautious not come across to feminine..sorry to be blunt

There are plenty of songs written for men. Try one of them.

Well, I think it's okay to do, but it is sort of strange...

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go for it.. there's nothing strange or wrong about singing it.. it's an awesome song that can really showcase your emotions.. very powerful. if the notes and everything sound good, do it.

Don't get sassy with me please. You asked for opinions, I gave you mine.

But I doubt you are a Raul Esparza. If you want to look like an idiot, it's your choice.

paradox, the song is very available for men to sing; it's not all that difficult.

just because you're a man doesn't mean you can't sing a song.

i was singing "i will never leave you" for a class once and i said, 'i like this song but it's for women...' and my teacher said, 'if you're singing it, it's for you."

i think that's a pretty good philosophy to live by. if you can sing it, there's no reason why you shouldn't.

and i doubt he would look like an idiot simply because he's singing it; in fact, if you have the courage to break out of the box that way and do what you want to do, i say go for it.

so, fiyero, go for it.

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Bistro Award winning cabaret performer David Gurland does a thrilling version of it.

Yes, go for it! As long as the lyrics are gender neutral, and you can pull off the singing, I don't think there's anything wrong with singing a song that's originally sung by the opposite sex. I sang a "female" song for my Idol audition, and the judges didn't care.

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Updated On: 6/16/05 at 11:12 AM

Marty Thomas did it and it was AMAZING...but Marty Thomas is also like, sub-human, and sings back up for Shoshana and Billy Porter on the regular basis, so if you don't have PRODIGOUS pipes I wouldn't do it. I do agree that if you're going to sing a woman's song, it shouldn't be on that's SO cliche (And I Am Telling You, ANYTHING from Jekyll and Hyde, or Wicked). Just my take on it.

Not that there is anything wrong with a guy singing it... but why do a song for a audition that at this point is so over done?

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If you're auditioning for a summer community theatre group, or something similar, I bet whoever listens to the auditions haven't heard Defying Gravity ad nauseum. If you can sing it, do it.