Ariana Grande and Seth MacFarlane sing "Suddenly Seymour"

This week's episode of Apple Music's Carpool Karaoke: The Series features Ariana Grande and Seth MacFarlane, and a clip of them singing "Suddenly Seymour" has been released.

https://youtu.be/05gJdTKoFBU

Thoughts?

Please keep Ariana Grande and her brother far away from musicals.

raddersons said: "Mister Matt said: "Please keep Ariana Grande and her brother far away from musicals. "

Ariana's at least got pipes, and got her start in 13 on Broadway."



She may have pipes but I can never understand a word she sings.

I may be misremembering this, but, during 13, all the buzz I heard was surrounding her.

Then I saw the show and could not understand why. I didn't understand one thing she sang. At the time, I figured it was her age, but clearly not. By the way, Allie Trimm was, by far, the star of that show and left everyone else in the dust.

Updated On: 8/22/17 at 02:32 PM

It looks like a dad taking his daughter to school. Seth always sounds the same and when he's not singing standards, it makes it seem like he's mocking the material for some reason. I have no trouble understanding Ariana. If anything, she's using more of her "theater" voice and less of her "pop" voice.

They both seemed nervous and like they weren't connecting. I don't know if he hit a speed bump, but whatever that moment was, it broke the tension. No one would ever cast either of them in these parts anyway so it was a fun chance to hear them sing it.

I didn't expect it to be THAT awkward to watch. I also think Seth Macfarlane can't help but look like he's always mocking things even when he's not. He just has that face and voice. Apple taking over carpool karaoke sort of takes all the personality out.

Updated On: 8/22/17 at 03:44 PM

Maybe I'm taking crazy pills, or maybe Ariana just doesn't have me as jaded as some of you, but that actually made me want to see her do Audrey. I actually think that was pretty solid (and pretty far away from her pop personality voice). Yes she riffed at the end, but she can reel that in for an actual show.

She's got pipes but should be allowed no where near a Broadway stage until she buries the hatchet with enunciation and breaks up with unnecessary vocal runs.

sbflyfan said: "I agree she's not the best actress, but that could work for the role."

I disagree. I think the actress playing Audrey needs to be seriously good with great comic timing and yet able to display real emotional depth. I'm not saying Ariana Grande with good direction can't do it, just that I think you do need a good actress for Audrey.