this is a perfectly imperfect version of "Defying Gravity" that i sang for my dear friend nadia's 30th birthday party. she loves musicals, and Wicked is having a moment lately, thanks to the wonderful remake by cynthia erivo and ariana grande.

i sometimes get much more nervous singing in front of a small group (especially if they are close friends) than in front of hundreds of people. so i was a bit shaky with my notes in the beginning. and i had a sore throat that turned my falsettos into a cough 😅.

but i love how this cover turned out, and working on this song has been a part of me coming back to music. i'm returning to it in an easeful and playful way. i used to write songs and perform all the time, and it's been a while since i've wanted to do that again.

i'm hoping to write more and play more music this year for friends and strangers.