Have you not heard the studio version of Rabbit Heart? She never belts the chorus like she does in the studio version, she brings it right down.
Yes, I have heard the studio version of Rabbit Heart, and while she does sing it lower than in the studio, it seems to me a performance choice as opposed to the notion that she can't hit those notes otherwise.
After all, in this performance of Howl she sings the "hunters, hunters" with higher notes than she does on the studio version.
Yes, I have heard the studio version of Rabbit Heart, and while she does sing it lower than in the studio, it seems to me a performance choice as opposed to the notion that she can't hit those notes otherwise.
After all, in this performance of Howl she sings the "hunters, hunters" with higher notes than she does on the studio version.
She's using her head voice at that point. Head voice and chest belts are completely different.
It's also apparent in recent performances, like the chorus of Spectrum:
She's still an amazing vocalist, just not trinity-worthy.
Christina. Yes.
Adele. Yes.
Kelly Clarkson. if you wanna through Jessie j in here then....
Gaga: yes only cause she has amazing vocals when she dances (which no one other than Bey does). But the Judas performances weren't so great with her voice. :/ plus her voice is strong too.
Pink. No.
Carrie Underwood - Kelly Clarkson - Jennifer Hudson 
if you wanna through Jessie j in here then....