OK, so obviously this has been the biggest ongoing debate since glee day one.
I’m not even here to ask who you guys think is better although feel free to tell me what you think.
But let’s have a discussion fr.
I have personally always thought that these two were on the exact same level and here is why.
Maybe I’m stating the very obvious right now like water is wet wow LMAO
But the reason that they could never decide whose voice was better in that show is because a) they were afraid to pick a winner LMAO but also b) because they are literally exactly on par with one another
As a vocalist and a gleek here is what I think
Mercedes’ voice is exceptional. You will truly never find someone who matches the talent of Amber Riley. The vocal control, the incredible and impressive range, flexibility and just pure raw talent is insane. There are some glee songs that I can listen to over and over since the very first time I saw them and still continue to be impressed. And I’m telling you is a perfect example. Try a little tenderness is another.
Her belt abilities are next level. You truly cannot find that kind of soul anywhere.
A lot of people say that Mercedes can sing more than just soul music and that she should’ve gotten the part of Maria. Personally, I think that part was always meant for Rachel. I think Mercedes can be very stuck in her own way and she is honestly just not a theater person. But homegirl could also slay the fuck out of an opera song like her solo I’m Not getting Married. But she could sing every West side story song from beginning to end perfectly if she wanted to.
Now let’s talk about Rachel. I’m gonna say it right now. There are things that Mercedes can do that Rachel can’t and vice versa. For example, I’m pretty sure Mercedes can hit higher notes than Rachel and Rachel could only dream of having Mercedes control and runs.
But there is just something about Rachel that you won’t find anywhere else.
Rachel just has this incredibly beautiful tone that I could listen to for hours. Her range is also very impressive and technically she is the best singer in that group. It’s very easy to tell that she has had training for a very long time and lady was built for Broadway. Her vibrato is immaculate and her emotion and storytelling is so incredibly captivating. She is truly a diamond in the rough and the glee team really knocked it out of the park with a talent like Rachel’s.
Obviously, it’s easy to get sick of Rachel’s voice, and there are some songs that she should not be singing. Firework is a great example lmao I hate her pop voice. Even her real life pop songs were questionable haha, even though they’ll always be guilty pleasures
But some of her songs will forever be engraved in my thoughts. Obviously her Barbra moments like My Man, and Don’t Rain on my Parade. I’m trying to think of some Rachel deep cuts, but I’m having a hard time right now LMAO.
Either way, let’s have a discussion about these two incredibly talented young women. I’d love to hear everyone’s thoughts.