Creepy Spooker I saw him in LA years ago and he was amazing. I still remember how mesmerizing his Phantom was in the musical. And I still get goosebumps when I hear him sing this song.
There are no words in my vocabulary that completely encompasses how breathtaking, beautiful, haunting and captivating this is. Michael is without a doubt the best Phantom ever. He manages to capture the longing, the power, the seduction, the tenderness, the brokenness, the hauntingly angelic voice.. No one else does it quite the same..
Near the end, it's all quiet and peaceful as the song is drawing to its close. All is silent. And then... BAM!!!! ORGAN SOLO OUTTA NOWHERE IN YOUR EARBUDS!!!!
I often hear a lot of people criticizing Crawford's performance because his voice is "too high," "too weak," "Not operatic enough," and a lot of other things. While I do understand that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and completely respect them, I have to completely disagree with them when they say things like this. It's true that Crawford has a higher voice than most other actors, and maybe he was never formally trained in opera like some, but what matters is that his voice is like no other. I might be digging myself into a deep hole by saying this, but with complete respect to the other actors, a lot of them, not all of them, but a lot of them sound very similar. I am not saying that these actors are bad. Quite the contrary. In fact, I absolutely adore most of the actors that I am referring to. I think that they make wonderful phantom's and have astounding voices. It's just that, Michael Crawford has such a distinctive voice, it's hard not to single him out. I'm not just talking about how high his voice is, I'm talking about everything else about it as well. This might sound strange, but the thing that got me hooked on his portrayal was not anything special that he added to his portrayal. In fact, it was was what he didn't add. Michael Crawford is a minimalist. Some people might argue that minimalism in boring, or takes away from a performance, but in my mind in brings so much more to it. It brings humanity. One mistake that most actors make with the phantom is the over use of vibrato. As a singer who uses vibrato, I completely understand the need for it. It's a nice accent and adds something different to one's voice. There is a point, however, when it becomes too much and ends up taking away from the actual performance. Michael Crawford seems to understand this very well. He uses just enough, so that it adds something a little different to his voice, but it does not take away from anything else. When I close my eyes and listen to his voice, I feel as though I am riding on this soft wave. It is hypnotic and lulls me to sleep. It isn't forceful or angry. Perhaps I am getting too into this, but I like to think of the calmness of Crawford's voice at the beginning of the show as a sort of "calm before the storm". Comparing him in this song to him in "The Final Lair" is very interesting. You can see just how much he has fallen apart throughout the show. He transforms from this beautiful, calm, dare I say seductive figure into this broken, frantic, childish wreck at the end. Crawford's "All I Ask of You, Reprise," is heart wrenching. He sings it entirely in a falsetto, and the smoothness of his voice sounds so vulnerable, lost, quiet and child-like. It makes me cry. Crawford is the only actor (that I know of) that has ever captured every single aspect of the phantom in his performance. From the way he moves (don't even get me started on that) and sounds to the way he acts. It's all there. Also, just listen to one of his interviews for "Phantom." His love and devotion to the role are very evident in those. If you actually took the time to read this long essay, then I thank you. This is something that has been bothering me for a long time and I had to get it off of my chest. I didn't even say half of what I wanted to on here, so I hope that I got my point across. Once again, I didn't mean to offend anyone. If I did, then I'm sorry. I just wanted to get my opinion on this matter out there. Thank you!
My FAVORITE 'Phantom' song, sung by the greatest Phantom of them all. Others have portrayed the Phantom well, but few can match Michael Crawford. This recording, from the original 'Phantom of the Opera' soundtrack, was a graduation gift 30 years ago. Still have it.
I despise musicals per say but, I had the pleasure of going to The Phantom of the Opera twice. One of them was one of Michael Crawford’s last performances before he retired from Phantom. It absolutely sent chills through my entire body. He was mesmerizing. The power he has singing is just incredible. Michael Crawford was the first and only Phantom of the Opera, in my opinion. I’ll remember it for the rest of my life.
The best male vocal performance of all time. Hands down. The beautiful warbling, the melodious notes, the perfect harmony with the instrumentals make this the best performanceof all time. No crackling in the voice at all. Angels could not sing better.
This MADE Michael Crawford's career. This song right here, especially the big noteat 2:40. P.S. I love him, he will forever be the greatest Phantom ever. ^.^
It dose make us to relax to this song music of the night is soooo beautiful song to let body's and to open your minds to relax on this song if imagine he sings it while you are sleeping his voice lifting from smooth to high note help me make the music of night
The very sound of his voice sends chills up and down my spine. I know "unique" is an overused word, but I feel it truly applies to Michael Crawford's voice.
Michael Crawford does have a great voice, but I don't think it's good for Phantom. When I think of Phantom, I think powerful and mysterious. Crawford just doesn't have that. I think he'd be better for Raoul.
I'm of the opposite opinion. No one else can do it for me. His voice is so unique and doesn't sound like anything I've ever heard. Other Phantoms are great, but they all kind of sound almost the same. Michael captures the darkness and the light with his voice so beautifully. He just sounds ethereal. My opinion. 💟
@@aliasanonymous5387 Powerful as in more angry? Because that's just all wrong. He is supposed to be more ghostly. Crawford is the best one. I think almost everyone after Crawford has both sung and played the character weirdly angry and loud. No t in a good way either. Crawford could both be scary, powerful, ghostly and haunting, as well as vulnerable.
@@aliasanonymous5387 I definitely don't agree there. The Phantom isn't supposed to have a super powerful, overwhelming voice. Crawford embodies what the Phantom is supposed to be; a troubled soul who is almost ghostly in nature.
@@aliasanonymous5387 literal phantoms are always depicted as cold, ghostly and mysterious..not powerful and aggressive.. There is a reason the book and the musical is called the "phantom" of the opera
I sang this song for a senior solo in high school! It was a hard song, but I succeeded! The audience clapped their hands very loudly! A lot of my friends came to give me a hug 🤗! They wanted to show how proud and happy they were with me for singing it very well! Another friend of mine told my parents that my song brought tears 😭 into her eyes! They were happy tears!
I used to be such a stickler about the quality of the singer singing this song, like who's got the most powerful and boisterous voice, but as I've gotten older and more invested in acting and theatre, I find that nobody encapsulated the ghoulish nature of the phantom in song the way Michael Crawford did. Just...beautiful.
Michael Crawford is the one and only Phantom of the Opera. His voice sends chills through me. Love you Michael. Noone comes close. Most amazing voice ever
Not only do I just love his voice, but his range, when you think about it, is freaking nuts! Yeah, I've heard people who can go higher, but because they've got that high range, they can't hit the lower notes. And yet Michael Crawford has a pretty strong high voice AND an awesome low voice!
Downloaded the audio off this video without fully playing it. Had trouble sleeping so I thought I would relax by listening to this in early hours of the morning in bed. It worked... UNTIL 5:10 SCARED THE SHIT OUT OF ME!!!!
It's funny, I first heard this song totally out of context from the story, so until recently, I've always heard this as sort of a lullaby: the phantom is inviting the listener to close their eyes and go off into the night to experience beautiful fantasies.
It's taking me forever just to write this comment because I can't collect my thoughts, but this song is so amazing, that it literally blew my mind. I forgot my name for a minute.
Noone can ever compare to his beautiful voice especially in this musical. Noone else that ive heard has managed to hit every note spot on and hold it without sounding like it was edited or tuned. (Dont judge, having natural perfect pitch is very annoying sometimes ok, but it does make good music that much more enjoyable)
@@fallenangel1774 I also have perfect pitch, and I've heard so many versions of this song where the last note wavers a little bit. Michael Crawford hits it perfectly and I love that so much
Nobody does it like Michael Crawford. He took the Phantom role to a new level. For the movie the Phantom should have either been Howard McGillin or Tim Curry. That's my P.O.V.
The Aquabats brought me here, there was an easter egg on their Serious Awesomeness DVD where they were singing with this with a disabled kid which was hilariously solemn and beautiful. This is a great song, so beautiful and hypnotic.
my dad would play this for my sisters and when I was little, and we'd see who could be the loudest at the "BE" part (dad won) and who could hold out the last note the longest (dad won xD) then other times, I'd be off by myself with a boombox (old school stereo) and I'd sit on the floor and sing through the entire song all alone. mind you, i was only 5 at the time, that's how much i love(d) this song :)
An excellent definitive performance of this great song. There is a fabulous daunting high note in the work 3/4 through which must be held... And which all listening will realise is the showstopping moment.... This brings the audience to their feet at the final note... Great performance... Great showmanship. Robert
This is, by far, the best version of this song . . . I can't believe it has been more than 20 years since I took my girlfriend to see this! Am I THAT old?!?!?
I was in a Skype call, listening to this, and I just started crying. My friends were like “What’s wrong?!” And all I said was “His voice is so beautiful! 🥺”
That's why I'm not crazy about the Broadway/London cast CD--they divide up the tracks in very weird ways. Wouldn't it have made a lot more sense to have that moment begin the NEXT track?!
Lyrics: Nighttime sharpens, heightens each sensation Darkness stirs and wakes imagination Silently the senses abandon the defenses Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendor Grasp it, sense it - tremulous and tender Turn your face away from the garish light of day Turn your thoughts away from cold unfeeling light And listen to the music of the night Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams Purge all thoughts of the life you knew before Close your eyes let your spirit start to soar And you'll live as you've never lived before Softly, deftly music shall caress you Hear it, feel it secretly poseess you Open up your mind let your fantasies unwind In this darkness which you know you cannot fight The darkness of the music of the night Let your mind start a journey through a strange new world Leave all thoughts of the life you knew before Let your soul take you where you long to be Only then can you belong to me Floating, folding, sweet intoxication Touch me, trust me, savour each sensation let the dream begin let your darker side give in to the power of the music that I write The power of the music of the night You alone can make my song take flight Help me make the music of the night
This doesn't sound like him singing on the OLC. There is a little recording glitch in that version that isn't in this one. It might be the re-mastered OLC. Whatever, he does a marvelous job.
I like the flow of the song and the timbre of his voice better in the highlights version but I love the lyrics of this version. Shame I can't get both at the same time! Oh well, that's the price we pay I suppose.
Nighttime sharpens, heightens each sensation Darkness stirs and wakes imagination Silently the senses abandon their defences Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendour Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender Turn your face away from the garish light of day Turn your thoughts away from cold unfeeling light And listen to the music of the night Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams Purge your thoughts of the life you knew before Close your eyes, let your spirit start to soar And you'll live as you've never lived before Softly, deftly, music shall caress you Hear it, feel it, secretly possess you Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind In this darkness which you know you cannot fight The darkness of the music of the night Let your mind start a journey through a strange, new world Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before Let your soul take you where you long to be Only then can you belong to me Floating, falling, sweet intoxication Touch me, trust me, savour each sensation Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in To the power of the music that I write The power of the music of the night You alone can make my song take flight Help me make the music of the night
they have not made a word yet to describe Micheal Crawford's voice. The word shall be Crawfordness. That's right. If you hear someone sing like this (highly doubt you will) they have Crawfordness. Or they sing Crawfordly.
@abugfilms my voice lesson teach is having me learn this song. and i would have to say it is definitely stretching me ha ha. :D Gotta love Andrew Loyd Webber. xD
I don't even like this show that much, but I love Michael Crawford. Maybe I'd like the show more if I saw him perform. Unfortunately, I wasn't born when he was playing the phantom.
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Okay no one will ever beat Michael Crawford as the Phantom for me. NO ONE.
Christina Luther You can't beat him, nobody captures it quite like him. Funny to think most people remember him from some mothers do 'ave em
ik this is a really old comment, but i agree! he truly captures that mysterious feeling whenever he sings and i love it :)
Oh? Makes your underpants tingle, does he~?
Creepy Spooker I saw him in LA years ago and he was amazing. I still remember how mesmerizing his Phantom was in the musical. And I still get goosebumps when I hear him sing this song.
Absolutely 100% concur.
I love how smooth his voice is. Some Phantoms get a little too "growly" for me. This is so hypnotic.
There are no words in my vocabulary that completely encompasses how breathtaking, beautiful, haunting and captivating this is. Michael is without a doubt the best Phantom ever. He manages to capture the longing, the power, the seduction, the tenderness, the brokenness, the hauntingly angelic voice.. No one else does it quite the same..
Near the end, it's all quiet and peaceful as the song is drawing to its close. All is silent. And then...
BAM!!!! ORGAN SOLO OUTTA NOWHERE IN YOUR EARBUDS!!!!
Really ruins falling asleep to this song
Lady Nova It’s like we’re forgetting it’s Halloween Related. Lol! 😄
Yeah, I don't know why they put the break on the CD AFTER that bit and not before it.
@@alexstanek8426 doesn’t ruin the song though
RIP Headphone users like me.
I often hear a lot of people criticizing Crawford's performance because his voice is "too high," "too weak," "Not operatic enough," and a lot of other things. While I do understand that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and completely respect them, I have to completely disagree with them when they say things like this.
It's true that Crawford has a higher voice than most other actors, and maybe he was never formally trained in opera like some, but what matters is that his voice is like no other. I might be digging myself into a deep hole by saying this, but with complete respect to the other actors, a lot of them, not all of them, but a lot of them sound very similar. I am not saying that these actors are bad. Quite the contrary. In fact, I absolutely adore most of the actors that I am referring to. I think that they make wonderful phantom's and have astounding voices. It's just that, Michael Crawford has such a distinctive voice, it's hard not to single him out. I'm not just talking about how high his voice is, I'm talking about everything else about it as well. This might sound strange, but the thing that got me hooked on his portrayal was not anything special that he added to his portrayal. In fact, it was was what he didn't add. Michael Crawford is a minimalist. Some people might argue that minimalism in boring, or takes away from a performance, but in my mind in brings so much more to it. It brings humanity. One mistake that most actors make with the phantom is the over use of vibrato. As a singer who uses vibrato, I completely understand the need for it. It's a nice accent and adds something different to one's voice. There is a point, however, when it becomes too much and ends up taking away from the actual performance. Michael Crawford seems to understand this very well. He uses just enough, so that it adds something a little different to his voice, but it does not take away from anything else. When I close my eyes and listen to his voice, I feel as though I am riding on this soft wave. It is hypnotic and lulls me to sleep. It isn't forceful or angry.
Perhaps I am getting too into this, but I like to think of the calmness of Crawford's voice at the beginning of the show as a sort of "calm before the storm". Comparing him in this song to him in "The Final Lair" is very interesting. You can see just how much he has fallen apart throughout the show. He transforms from this beautiful, calm, dare I say seductive figure into this broken, frantic, childish wreck at the end.
Crawford's "All I Ask of You, Reprise," is heart wrenching. He sings it entirely in a falsetto, and the smoothness of his voice sounds so vulnerable, lost, quiet and child-like. It makes me cry. Crawford is the only actor (that I know of) that has ever captured every single aspect of the phantom in his performance. From the way he moves (don't even get me started on that) and sounds to the way he acts. It's all there. Also, just listen to one of his interviews for "Phantom." His love and devotion to the role are very evident in those.
If you actually took the time to read this long essay, then I thank you. This is something that has been bothering me for a long time and I had to get it off of my chest. I didn't even say half of what I wanted to on here, so I hope that I got my point across. Once again, I didn't mean to offend anyone. If I did, then I'm sorry. I just wanted to get my opinion on this matter out there.
Thank you!
This song really helps me relax when I am having panic attacks
Until 5:11.
This really does help with my anxiety from the yelling and stuff in my house. I now feel calm and happy again, well not completely but it helped.
LMAO
True. Michael Crawford does have that honey like voice that can lull almost anyone to sleep
@@jazzydragon4498 That's what I thought when the moment hit :-)
How many of you would've gone and lived with that man after hearing him sing this to you?!!!! 🙋✋💯
[waves both hands frantically in the air]
My FAVORITE 'Phantom' song, sung by the greatest Phantom of them all. Others have portrayed the Phantom well, but few can match Michael Crawford. This recording, from the original 'Phantom of the Opera' soundtrack, was a graduation gift 30 years ago. Still have it.
Beautiful ❤️
Michael Crawford. The best and greatest Phantom hands down.
I despise musicals per say but, I had the pleasure of going to The Phantom of the Opera twice. One of them was one of Michael Crawford’s last performances before he retired from Phantom. It absolutely sent chills through my entire body. He was mesmerizing. The power he has singing is just incredible. Michael Crawford was the first and only Phantom of the Opera, in my opinion. I’ll remember it for the rest of my life.
The best male vocal performance of all time. Hands down. The beautiful warbling, the melodious notes, the perfect harmony with the instrumentals make this the best performanceof all time. No crackling in the voice at all. Angels could not sing better.
This MADE Michael Crawford's career. This song right here, especially the big noteat 2:40.
P.S. I love him, he will forever be the greatest Phantom ever. ^.^
Try and hear [ if you already haven't ] his Christmas Album.....Wow! i was knocked out!
It dose make us to relax to this song music of the night is soooo beautiful song to let body's and to open your minds to relax on this song if imagine he sings it while you are sleeping his voice lifting from smooth to high note help me make the music of night
The very sound of his voice sends chills up and down my spine. I know "unique" is an overused word, but I feel it truly applies to Michael Crawford's voice.
Michael Crawford does have a great voice, but I don't think it's good for Phantom. When I think of Phantom, I think powerful and mysterious. Crawford just doesn't have that. I think he'd be better for Raoul.
I'm of the opposite opinion. No one else can do it for me. His voice is so unique and doesn't sound like anything I've ever heard. Other Phantoms are great, but they all kind of sound almost the same.
Michael captures the darkness and the light with his voice so beautifully. He just sounds ethereal. My opinion. 💟
@@aliasanonymous5387 Powerful as in more angry? Because that's just all wrong. He is supposed to be more ghostly. Crawford is the best one. I think almost everyone after Crawford has both sung and played the character weirdly angry and loud. No t in a good way either. Crawford could both be scary, powerful, ghostly and haunting, as well as vulnerable.
@@aliasanonymous5387 I definitely don't agree there. The Phantom isn't supposed to have a super powerful, overwhelming voice. Crawford embodies what the Phantom is supposed to be; a troubled soul who is almost ghostly in nature.
@@aliasanonymous5387 literal phantoms are always depicted as cold, ghostly and mysterious..not powerful and aggressive..
There is a reason the book and the musical is called the "phantom" of the opera
I sang this song for a senior solo in high school! It was a hard song, but I succeeded! The audience clapped their hands very loudly! A lot of my friends came to give me a hug 🤗! They wanted to show how proud and happy they were with me for singing it very well! Another friend of mine told my parents that my song brought tears 😭 into her eyes! They were happy tears!
Love the way he sings " soar " and " be " in this song. Incomparable. So fraught with emotion and so powerfully inspirational.
I used to be such a stickler about the quality of the singer singing this song, like who's got the most powerful and boisterous voice, but as I've gotten older and more invested in acting and theatre, I find that nobody encapsulated the ghoulish nature of the phantom in song the way Michael Crawford did. Just...beautiful.
Michael Crawford is the one and only Phantom of the Opera. His voice sends chills through me. Love you Michael. Noone comes close. Most amazing voice ever
this is arguably the most beautiful, well-written, epic song I know.
Michael Crawford is the only Phantom for me! I love this song!
This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard....
Not only do I just love his voice, but his range, when you think about it, is freaking nuts! Yeah, I've heard people who can go higher, but because they've got that high range, they can't hit the lower notes. And yet Michael Crawford has a pretty strong high voice AND an awesome low voice!
The first and still the greatest phantom!
omg its like....so soft and gentle it just flowsss....like a butterfly, slowley and gently... sooo beautiful, I'm in love....THE BEST PHANTOM EVER!!
Michael Crawford has made me laugh and cry throughout my life ❤
Downloaded the audio off this video without fully playing it. Had trouble sleeping so I thought I would relax by listening to this in early hours of the morning in bed. It worked... UNTIL 5:10 SCARED THE SHIT OUT OF ME!!!!
It's funny, I first heard this song totally out of context from the story, so until recently, I've always heard this as sort of a lullaby: the phantom is inviting the listener to close their eyes and go off into the night to experience beautiful fantasies.
It certainly worked for me! I legit fell asleep listening to it!
@@hetalianotaku7103 In a good or bad way? Like, you fell asleep from boredom?
@@benlutostanski7755 Oh no, not at all. I was just soothed into sleep.
@@hetalianotaku7103 in the theater?
@@benlutostanski7755 No... In my room, my bed.
For my Tommy, he made my soul take flight.
Not everyone may love his voice, however it must be appreciated. This is true art no matter what anyone may say.
Frank Spencer has a super voice " ooh Betty i did a woopsy" lol. I love this song thanks for posting :)
I want to like this a million and five times. just because i can and it's one of my favorite songs in POTO. This and Point of No Return :)
I saw Phantom in Toronto in the 90s .. I started crying during the performance .. one of the most memorable experiences of my life ❤❤❤
I was privileged enough to see the last performance at the Kennedy Center, unforgettable experience
I have to agree, especially where this particular song is concerned. No One that even tries to sing music of the night can even touch Michael.
I love how the lyrics have been changed and tweaked to perfection since the original version
It's taking me forever just to write this comment because I can't collect my thoughts, but this song is so amazing, that it literally blew my mind. I forgot my name for a minute.
I love you Michael Crawford voice of the angel
Noone can ever compare to his beautiful voice especially in this musical. Noone else that ive heard has managed to hit every note spot on and hold it without sounding like it was edited or tuned. (Dont judge, having natural perfect pitch is very annoying sometimes ok, but it does make good music that much more enjoyable)
@@fallenangel1774 I also have perfect pitch, and I've heard so many versions of this song where the last note wavers a little bit. Michael Crawford hits it perfectly and I love that so much
@@fallenangel1774 I think Ramin Karimloo gets pretty close
Nobody does it like Michael Crawford. He took the Phantom role to a new level. For the movie the Phantom should have either been Howard McGillin or Tim Curry. That's my P.O.V.
The Aquabats brought me here, there was an easter egg on their Serious Awesomeness DVD where they were singing with this with a disabled kid which was hilariously solemn and beautiful. This is a great song, so beautiful and hypnotic.
Michael Crawford is the best
So relaxing, just close your eyes and listen, calmness comes over you.
Voice like an angel!
The most beautifully haunting song of all time. I love this song.
my dad would play this for my sisters and when I was little, and we'd see who could be the loudest at the "BE" part (dad won) and who could hold out the last note the longest (dad won xD) then other times, I'd be off by myself with a boombox (old school stereo) and I'd sit on the floor and sing through the entire song all alone. mind you, i was only 5 at the time, that's how much i love(d) this song :)
doesn't get any better than the original... the music is just amazing :)
This song always makes me calm and relaxed. Michael's voice is just so soothing.
An excellent definitive performance of this great song. There is a fabulous daunting high note in the work 3/4 through which must be held... And which all listening will realise is the showstopping moment.... This brings the audience to their feet at the final note...
Great performance... Great showmanship.
Robert
I love the song (it's my favorite)
And this is my favorite version
THANKS
O M G, the music is
amazing 😍😍😍😍
simply stunning so powerful i love it
No one. and I mean NO ONE, beats Crawford as the phantom. All the others, were only replacements.
This song, when sung by Crawford, never fails to give me the chills...*content sigh*
my favorite song of all time!! always and forever!!
I think I was in a trance listening to this.
I got to see both Crawford and Guillaume live at the Almondson in this role, each made my jaw drop
Ramin will never top this
Breathtaking!
This is, by far, the best version of this song . . . I can't believe it has been more than 20 years since I took my girlfriend to see this! Am I THAT old?!?!?
Wait till it's nighttime, turn down the lights, and listen to this. It's like he's singing me a lullaby.
So pretty! I cried when I watched this musical. This is why I love musicals!
this is my favorite version of this song.
4:04 Holy shit the orchestration is so beautiful ima die
such an inspiring singer
true music to my ears... i wish he could sing me to sleep every night.
its so breath taking
Went looking for this, soft sweet nostalgia. The ending though, my ears!
i just had an eargasm
especially at 4:04
If art is the ability to move the sole, thank you all.
Beautiful
I was in a Skype call, listening to this, and I just started crying. My friends were like “What’s wrong?!” And all I said was “His voice is so beautiful! 🥺”
Great performance! Thanks for uploading!
Geez 5:10 scared me!
Jazzy Wood you're very easily startled, aren't you?
That's why I'm not crazy about the Broadway/London cast CD--they divide up the tracks in very weird ways. Wouldn't it have made a lot more sense to have that moment begin the NEXT track?!
Jennifer Schillig thats Why I like the original movie/sound track their original voices are better than the broadway and such 😂 It just is
gets me every time!
what in the world is wrong with 6 people? I cannot even, what the hell. his voice, the music... everything in this song is like heaven to my ears.
Divine....
no one does it like micheal
I really like this….
Lyrics:
Nighttime sharpens, heightens each sensation
Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
Silently the senses abandon the defenses
Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendor
Grasp it, sense it - tremulous and tender
Turn your face away from the garish light of day
Turn your thoughts away from cold unfeeling light
And listen to the music of the night
Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams
Purge all thoughts of the life you knew before
Close your eyes let your spirit start to soar
And you'll live as you've never lived before
Softly, deftly music shall caress you
Hear it, feel it secretly poseess you
Open up your mind let your fantasies unwind
In this darkness which you know you cannot fight
The darkness of the music of the night
Let your mind start a journey through a strange new world
Leave all thoughts of the life you knew before
Let your soul take you where you long to be
Only then can you belong to me
Floating, folding, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me, savour each sensation
let the dream begin let your darker side give in
to the power of the music that I write
The power of the music of the night
You alone can make my song take flight
Help me make the music of the night
Phantom ❤ 😮
This doesn't sound like him singing on the OLC. There is a little recording glitch in that version that isn't in this one. It might be the re-mastered OLC.
Whatever, he does a marvelous job.
Yes this is Michael.
...The end always gets me ._.
I like the flow of the song and the timbre of his voice better in the highlights version but I love the lyrics of this version. Shame I can't get both at the same time! Oh well, that's the price we pay I suppose.
I still can't believe that this is Frank from "Some Mothers do Have 'Em"- amazing voice
Nighttime sharpens, heightens each sensation
Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
Silently the senses abandon their defences
Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendour
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Turn your face away from the garish light of day
Turn your thoughts away from cold unfeeling light
And listen to the music of the night
Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams
Purge your thoughts of the life you knew before
Close your eyes, let your spirit start to soar
And you'll live as you've never lived before
Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
Hear it, feel it, secretly possess you
Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind
In this darkness which you know you cannot fight
The darkness of the music of the night
Let your mind start a journey through a strange, new world
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Let your soul take you where you long to be
Only then can you belong to me
Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me, savour each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
To the power of the music that I write
The power of the music of the night
You alone can make my song take flight
Help me make the music of the night
the loud organ solo at the end gave me a right shock...lol
A cute phantom
exfuckingSCUSE ME
I am the first person to comment! oh yeah. I love Michael. *sigh*
@lmamd87 When I figured out that Frank Spencer was the Phantom of the Opera I believe I wept with joy that the world could be so amazing XD
they have not made a word yet to describe Micheal Crawford's voice. The word shall be Crawfordness. That's right. If you hear someone sing like this (highly doubt you will) they have Crawfordness. Or they sing Crawfordly.
Goddamnit, my underwear is floating out the window again! Curse Michael Crawford and the sorcery that is his voice!!
I second that!
Michael Crawford
@abugfilms my voice lesson teach is having me learn this song. and i would have to say it is definitely stretching me ha ha. :D Gotta love Andrew Loyd Webber. xD
JEASUS CHRIST THAT END SCARED ME
@Poet2916 I've sung this to several girls... Haven't had one yet that appreciated that I can actually hit the notes.
Crawford is really good and he is the original. I personally prefer Colm Wilkinson but this is definitely number 2
4:38 - Help me make the music of the night...
Cool phantom of the opera
i prefer michaels version. i really love this song.
Just... Bravo. Should have sent a poet.
I don't even like this show that much, but I love Michael Crawford. Maybe I'd like the show more if I saw him perform. Unfortunately, I wasn't born when he was playing the phantom.
Mattyice36 ::: Very sad to say but, you missed an opportunity of a lifetime by not going to POTO and hearing the exquisite voice of Michael Crawford.