Ariana Grande Calls Recording New Song ‘A Long, Emotional Process’

Ariana Grande opened with an emotional process of recording Bad: Goodteasing Glinda’s new song and a big change in character.

While appearing VarietyOn the “Awards Circuit Podcast,” which aired Saturday, January 11, Grande, 31, opened up about recording “For Good,” a duet between Glinda and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo). For the uninitiated, the song marks an important moment for the upcoming characters They are not bad succession.

“Shooting ‘Good’ was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced,” Grande said. “It was a long and emotional process. When I left my body. We shot it during the week, and it stayed with me. I haven’t even seen the last one because I’m not sure I’m ready to hear the whole thing again.”

Bad: Good it will also feature an entirely new song for Glinda, written by the composer Stephen Schwartz for the movie.

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“It’s a pivotal moment in Glinda’s journey,” Grande revealed. “It shows a side of him that we haven’t seen before. In a stage show, this change happens offstage. But in the movie, we see him make a decision that defines who he is. It’s an honor to sing this song and be the first Glinda to bring it to life.”

Glinda was played by Kristin Chenoweth in the middle They are not bad on Broadway. Talking to VarietyGrande reflected on how she described the character, saying, “From the moment it was announced, I knew this role was going to stay with me forever.”

He continued, “It’s an honor, but it also comes with a lot of weight.” I wanted to do it justice. Glinda is more than just a character to me—she’s a symbol of growth and love, and I wanted to give her everything I had.”

Directed by Jon M. Chu, They are not bad based on a Broadway musical and Gregory Maguire1995 novel of the same name. It follows the story of Elphaba, aka the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda, aka Glinda the Good Witch, before and during the events The Wizard of Oz as their relationship develops from roommates to best friends, faced with social unrest in the land of Oz.

Erivo, on the other hand, talked about a new song for the sequel in the December 2024 episode. VarietyThe “Award Chatter” podcast.

“I participated in one of the new songs, and it’s very important to me,” he said at the time. “When we filmed it, all the staff were in tears. I hope the audience is ready — it’s a song that speaks to the heart of who Elphaba is.”

He went on to say, “We are going deep into the results of the selection of the actors. The story is rich, and the stakes are high. It’s not just continuity; it is a change.”

Wicked is in theaters now and is available to rent and buy on social media. Next, the title Bad: Goodwill hit theaters on November 21.