The Magic Behind Wicked's Defying Gravity

February 06, 2025 - 11:00 PM

In this exclusive video, we explore Wicked’s emotional song, “Defying Gravity,” featuring performances by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. We examine the various sonic and musical themes crafted by the sound and music team and highlight several pivotal moments in the song.

Featuring Picture Editor Myron Kerstein, Composer John Powell, Re-Recording Mixer Andy Nelson, Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Designer and Supervising Sound Editor John Marquis, Supervising Sound Editor and Sound Designer Nancy Nugent Title, Production Sound Mixer Simon Hayes and Supervising Music Editor Jack Dolman.

MOVIE STUDIO

Universal Pictures

DIRECTOR

Jon M. Chu

ORIGINAL MUSIC

John Powell & Stephen Schwartz

Synopsis

Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.

Sound Credits

David Bach ... dialogue editor
Tom Barrow ... sound mixer: second unit
Malte Bieler ... sound designer
Emily Compton ... third assistant sound
Jack Cucci ... foley artist
John T. Cucci ... foley artist
Jack Dolman supervising music editor
Taz Fairbanks ... second assistant sound
Arthur Fenn ... key first assistant sound
Zak Ferguson ... third assistant sound: splinter unit
Geraldo Gutierrez ... re-recording mix technician: Nearfield
Roderick Hart ... epk sound recordist
Billy Hayes ... second assistant sound: second unit
Simon Hayes ... production sound mixer
Jake Hickey ... second assistant sound: second unit
Alan Hill ... additional sound mixer: second unit
Ben Jeffes ... key first assistant sound: second unit
Lauren Johnson ... sound editorial engineer
Robin Johnson ... first assistant sound
Brandon Jones ... additional sound designer
Leilani Jones ... audio description narrator
Esther Kim ... first assistant sound effects editor
Harry King ... third assistant sound
Daniel Leigh ... third assistant sound
Max Lipscombe ... boom operator
John Marquis ... re-recording mixer and sound designer and supervising sound editor
Ryan Murphy ... re-recording mix stage engineer
Andy Nelson ... re-recording mixer
Simon Norman ... sound mixer: splinter unit
Nancy Nugent Title ... supervising sound editor and sound designer
Dan O'Connell ... foley artist: One Step Up
Erick Ocampo ... additional sound designer
Jason Oliver ... adr mixer
Jessie Pariseau ... foley supervisor
Mikel Parraga-Wills ... foley mixer: One Step Up
Spyros Poulos ... promotional sound mixer
Jeffrey Roy ... adr mixer
Jamie Scott ... third assistant sound: second unit
Ashley Sinani ... first assistant sound: second unit
Unsun Song ... re-recording mix technician
John C. Stuver ... dialogue editor
Tim Walston ... sound designer
Josh Winslade ... On-set protools music editor
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