Well, there are signs that Raoul knows Gustave is not his, despite the fact poor Gustave has thought all this time that Raoul was the Dad, and yet he's not.
@@EmilyGloeggler7984 In the novel "Phantom of the Manhattan" that this was based on, Raoul was unable to have children so Raoul knew all along he was not the father but if I recall correctly, he didn't care and wanted to raise the child as his own as in the novel the Phantom raped Christine instead of it being consensual.
Jennifer Riley and I love how he doen't look when he grabs the pistol. The only thing I don't like, however, is that the revolver was a cap and ball style
Ramin is THE unique Phantom, Sierra is THE unique Christine for me. And when their together everything is full of magic and passion: two wonderful performers
Phantom in Australian version: There’s someone like me? I have a son? This is amazing. Phantom in this version: YO GUSTAVE LOOK AT WHAT YOUVE BEEN MISSING! ARE YOU IMPRESSED YET? AM I A COOL DAD?
I also like the differences in costumes. Like in the Australian version Gustave was wearing something a young Erik would probably wear under better circumstances. But in this he’s wearing like kid play clothes almost
He said he isn’t the real phantom in an interview but there was something in his face when he looked in the camera like he had a secret with the audience like “I’m saying this because I must but we know the truth” lol
Ramin is so expressive in so many ways. The way he looks at Gustave after he took his arm for the 1st time was just pure love and admiration and the way he uses his hands is just so gorgeous 😍
I love when the electric music starts playing, the phantom realizes it and is like "LEMME SHOW YOU HOW FREAKING COOL YOUR DAD IS" Edit: omg thanks for all the likes!!
i wish i had cool dad like phantom. mine was like raoul, almost always going out to get drunk n gambling and had debt. my parents divorced when i was 8.
if ramin sang this with the australian staging it would have been amazing because holy heck the rotating stage is entrancing would be magical if paired with ramin's voice
The moment he realizes he has a son and his son is afraid of him, he wants to go back to hiding, but Christine tries to not let that happen. Now that's love
Well putting aside the fact that you know he clearly learned nothing from the original musical defeating his original arch. They guy literally threatened to kill her child before he knew it was his then went and made a bet on her. Right. Love. As for Christine it's shockingly dissonant with all that happened again in the original. I love Ramin and Sierra and I wish the Phantom and christine had gotten together but this characters assassinating convoluted mess is NOT the way to do it. If you took what you said out of context yes that'd love but with context. Not so much
@@madeleine5561 Idk, I think he learned a little bit, it seems to me that it's just pretty difficult for him to get rid of old habits. But to be honest, LND is my guilty pleasure, so my opinion isn't the most objective there.
Okay the way he picks up the paper and twist his hand in a gentle and delicate way. I mean. Why do people even discuss the fact about the best phantom. Ramin is. With his voice, the emotions he transmits during the song, but especially with small things like his hand gestures or other little movements
NO ONE 100%. Ramin is by far the best phantom, and him and Sierra just make the most beautiful duo. I adore them. I cannot understand how someone can’t absolutely adore the amount of emotion he portrays on stage
@@NOONE-cd4gu No way Gerard was better than Ramin, he was good in his own way but Ramin was on another level. Ugh I wish him and Sierra would reprise their rolls and tour the US again, I'd give anything to see them live
I read a post in Instagram Ramin said, "When I first played the Phantom I decided to make him young, and studied Asperger's syndrome as a slight back-story because I saw some documentaries on unexplained geniuses and Asperger's came up. I kept that totally to myself, but then I got two letters from fans mentioning certain mannerisms of my Phantom, saying they really connected with him and that they had Asperger's. That was a big validation. I felt: Wow, this is affecting people like it affected me." That mentioned, and I've been watching PoTO related videos these past days since the 25th anniversary. He is the best one because Ramin put tons of details on his Phantom than the other Phantoms. They had different charm, but Ramin's was the most relatable Phantom I've seen so far. I hope I can watch him and Sierra in PoTO someday even though it's quite impossible since I live in Indonesia :(
Ramin has such gorgeous hands. The way he uses them is just out of this world and so expressive that combined with his out of this world voice just does things to me i can't explain 😍💖
I love that at 9:20 he relaxes and becomes so comfortable with her that he stops covering his face and she doesn't turn away. They then sing close up. It feels like a true loving moment where they are both finally at peace with each other.
Yes, and for the first time since before "that night". But would someone please explain to the makeup folks that no one can walk around with part of their brain exposed. At least that's what it looks like. I understand the need for shock value to reach those of us who were sitting just under the ceiling, but really!
@@emilystaudte5314 I know it was meant to make everyone in the theatre -- including those of us seated up by the ceiling, which included me! -- jump out of our skins, and it did. But it's always seemed like rather bizarre variation on the general theme of disfiguration!
Okay I know I know everyone's talking about the Phantom, but can we appreciate the kid here for a sec? He has to share the stage with RAMIN KARIMLOO, and he somehow holds his own. And look at those creepy, piercing stares he gives. You totally buy that this is the Phantom's son.
Definitely I would perish like Christine if I shared the stage with Ramin Karimloo and that kid has some talent at TEN YEARS OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLD (if that’s his correct age, idc I just had to)
I much prefer this version of Beauty Underneath than the one from Australia. Erik was rescued by Madam Giry from a travelling circus, where he presumably was put into a cage for all to observe (like an animal). There’s no reason why the Phantom would treat other disfigured people the same way (by putting them in weird glass boxes in the Australia versions).
I actually thougth they were automatons...? Because in the lyrics of "The Coney Island Waltz" there's a part that says "Wonders and astonishments for your delectation / Phantoms and automatons for your fascination". And, because I didn't see any automatons, I thougth the actors were representing them. They even kind of look like those fortune tellers machines. But I could be wrong. (I apologise if my english is incomprehensible hahaha, It isn't my first language and, even with Translator's help, I might have really messed up.)
@@paulaluvizutti2561 I too thought about these figures that way. Also because Erik is showing Gustave what he created and it would be more natural to say "hey Kid, look at what I created. I hope you like it too" rather than "hey kid, look at these beautifully weird people. I put them into glass boxes because it looks nice"
awwh when gustave grabs his arm and erik just smiles. its adorable. EDIT: ERIK PUTS HIS HAND OVER GUSTAVE'S WHEN THAT HAPPENS LEMME JUST STOP AND CRY FOR A BIT 4:51
Love how Erik cries out “No” as Gustave gets too close to the Christine statue, then tells one of his freaks to “Take the boy” so he can discreetly spin the statue out of sight. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ That’s such a perfect moment. It’s like....oops, Daddy was looking at naughty pictures of Mommy and in walks the young son....Daddy must hide the evidence and keep the boy’s view of Mommy pure. Which he does. And then The Beauty Underneath and the confrontation are fantastic.
This scene is def scarier/darker than the newer version but I still really like it, I wish they could've combined the theme of this scene (the scary creatures/people, props, etc.) with the theatrics and movement of the newer version, this scene really hooks into the intrigue and appreciation the Phantom has for things of darkness, which is a lifestyle he has faced always, giving me Tim Burton vibes sorta which I love lol also stan Ramin and Sierra forever, my fav Phantom and Christine ever
Exactly. I mean, we need a remake of LND with Ramin and Sierra on it, with the stage design props and costumes of the Aus prod, and FILM IT. But I like the walking skeleton here and scary creatures. They must get Tim Burton as a director lol
Erik: Take a look around. Gustave: * goes straight to the gun and picks it up * Erik: * casually takes it from him as he walks by without even looking away from the paper * My mans said “ give me this, thanks ” 🤣🤣🤣
He is for sure, I feel like ALW would agree if he was honest, he 100% picked the best cast for the 25th and to choose these 2 to head this up as well. They're certainly the best pairing
matthew Hughes ...I agree, the staging in the Australian version is so much better, but the chemistry wasn’t there for me between Ben and Anna. They did a great job re-working the show, It would be great Sierra and Ramin could come together and do it again, and have it filmed.
cassie earle .... I watched a recent video, shot only in the last week where Ramin was wondering if he’d ever play the phantom again, and his wife in the background said she thought he definately would, and I’ve also seen Andrew Lloyd Webber saying it’s coming back. I’ve got a feeling what we want might happen. Fingers crossed 🤗🤞
I love the chuckles from the audience at the beginning when the skeleton pushes the cart- like im sure that effect was meant to bewilder, but instead it just made people laugh- utter perfection
Yeah... It got really mixed reviews when it first opened in West End in 2010, many critics hated it and they had to make some changes to the show. This is filmed after major changes, and in my opinion, they should've filmed this. But Andrew was more happy with the Australian production and people there wanted to film it and he gave permission to do so. I honestly love this version more than the Australian/current tour version. Really don't even wanna see the touring version, because it's too different from the original.
@@operaghost7381 I actually saw the US tour when it came to my place. They completely changed this scene and I didn't know it's better or worse. The father-son relationship was hella creepy in the US production.
airways always I’ve seen some videos of the touring version and didn’t like it so much. I also like how Ramin’s Phantom plays his relationship with Gustave more fatherly, so it’s not creepy. Ramin has children of his own and I think that comes out in this song. Btw, do you think the audience liked the show? I have seen many people say that when they went to see LND, many people left during intermission.
@@operaghost7381 Well the one I saw I guess it's OK? Some of them was laughing during Beautiful because the phantom was screaming SING FOR ME and the audience was like Yeah sing for me my angel of music. It's really creepy.
Thatkindofguy Wow. 😬 I get what they were trying to do with that, a callback to the original, but I guess it doesn’t work so well when he’s saying it to a child. It just comes off as creepy.
The way he says "My Son" just breaks my heart. It shows how much he wants to be part of his life but would much rather stay away from him to 'protect' him
"And soul to soul we will once more be whole. Phantom When i Hear you sing Christine Once More" This lines just shows how much they were longing to be with each other and also "All i create on this earth. All that i will never be worth. All shall be his" makes me cry everytime 😭
holy guacamole I just realised, when Phantom and Gustave sing together "all of my most secret dreams somehow set free" Gustave sings about Phantom as a person who sees world just like him, but Phantom sings about Gustave as a son, not as person who sees the world the same AND NOW THE SONG HITS DIFFERENT
All his gestures from 11:35 are just... perfect. THAT'S good acting. TBH, I prefer the Australian version, and I like its cast, but it lacks... well... Ramin and his acting. He owns the stage as the Phantom.
This part is kinda sad when you think about the fact that this is the first time Erik has willingly taken off his mask to show someone only to be rejected again...
Just because he was a musical prodigy doesn’t mean the Phantoms the dad though. Keep in mind Christines father was a famed violinist, and Christine sang like an angel. Music is just in his blood.
It's the talent for composing that sets him apart. Gustave isn't just displaying proficiency with an instrument or singing. But he's composing on the fly, based on a song he's hearing in his head. Erik says that's how the process is for him in the beginning of this musical. So that's what they went with.
i love how this musical emphasizes that erik isn’t a stinky, angry, monster like they potrayed him in phantom of the oprea, but can be passionate, loving, and humorous.
Except he's actually significantly LESS sympathetic in LND. He isn't a monster in phantom (at least not ramins version) he's a very damaged man who has suffered great cruelty and loneliness who didn't full understand the concept of love. His actions are wrong but you get how he got there and the character works because he learns mercy at the end and let's christine go. Here he had a successful business isn't living in a cellar due to the oztacization of society and seems to have learned nothing actually going as far as to THREATEN TO KILL A CHILD!
Personally I don't consider this as canon as a sequel to POTO. I treat it as more of a What If scenario, because there's some inconsistencies that don't match up with the POTO. Idk it just doesn't seem like it would relate to POTO, just using it's characters.
In my view it's quite difficult to determine whether Ben's or Ramin's interpretation of the phantom is the better one. Both of them have a stunning and unique voice, that's a sure thing. But personally I think that Ben fits rather to the role of the elder Erik than to the younger. Ramin embodies suitably the two versions.
Think how much better the movie would have been with Ramin and Sierra, they add so much passion and chemistry to roles. Edit: thank for so many likes, #RIERRA
Emily ** I don’t know. I really do love Ben and Anna’s interpretation of Erik and Christine, where they both are mad at each other for lying, but still love each other. Then again Sierra and Ramin are SO good together it’s unbelievable.
Videos like this are where people who like Love Never Dies, are able to enjoy the musical without being attacked by the other POTO fans. *Its beautiful*
@@DarkxAngelxHeart not attacking YOU but as someone who can't stand this convoluted character assassinating dumpsterfire how can you like phantom and like THIS? It literally defeats the point of Erik's original arch takes away 99% of what made him sympathetic in the original. Pulls Ron the death eater syndrome on Raoul (ie going oc on the original hero and demonizing them to make the rival look better). Wrecks poor Meg and Madame giry. Christine's love for the Phantom is exceptionally dissonant with everything from the original as well. Yes she did love Erik in her own way he had been a long time mentor, comfort, and friend but she never appeared to love him romantically. She pitied and felt empathy for him mourning the loss of their connection. But that was it. Then we get told oh she actually did love him before despite you know EVERYTHING she said in the lair and her arch about growing a backbone. And no longer allowing others to dictate her decisions. Ramin and Sierra's chemistry nearly sells it if you forget the original completely. But I literally cannot understand how one can like something that spits on everything wonderful about the original? I wish Erik and Christine had gotten together but THIS isn't the way to do it. It feels more like a half baked fanfiction which is almost an insult to fanfiction because I've read better versions of how to get these two together. So how can you like it? Genuinely curious?
I love Phantom Of The Opera 2004, Gerald Butler is hot and amazing, but Ramin Karmiloo makes Phantom HILARIOUS and just- WOW. ESPECIALLY in Devil Take The Hindmost like- WOW.
@@sundus928I really like “The World’s More Full of Weeping Than You Can Understand” by Mertens on ao3. It takes place a few years after the original story. Erik still lives under the Opera House but he’s just kinda tired and sad after everything that happened so he’s not doing villain stuff anymore. Christine’s engagement to Raoul never worked out (not through anyone’s fault but just because sometimes that’s how life is) and she does professional singing for a while but one day loses her voice from an illness. She goes back to Paris because she doesn’t really know what to do with herself anymore and they reconnect and help each other heal. I really like it because it has lots of cute fluffy couple moments as they grow closer but also lots of nice angst. I also really enjoy Erik still having most of his insecurities and vulnerabilities but finally mature and self-aware enough not to take them out on other people anymore. It makes him internalise all of it which is good angst reading but also provides so many hurt/comfort opportunities for him and Christine 👌 It borrows from a ton of different Phantom media so it’s not exclusively musical-compliant but I don’t think it would be hard to follow if you’ve only watched that. It’s a really comfy fic - not exactly action-packed but I found myself staying up sooooo late unable to put it down nonetheless.
Despite have seen this one thousand times, I just noticed that at 5:29 Erik wants to continue/complete the sentence of Gustave, but his son doesn't stop ! Woaw
He said never to tell Gustave the truth, but he doesn’t give a fig if Raoul knows.😆 In fact I think Erik was definitely looking for a reason to tell him, as Christine by promising to sing for him here and almost kissing him just showed him unintentionally that she still wanted him…thus motivating him to fight to get her back, and plus the prospect of having Gustave in his life even if the kid didn’t know he was really his father, just lit that fire under his behind even more.
8:56 A sigh of like..... 😔 sigh and then thinking damn Christine....I just found out I have a son and have missed 10 years of my sons life, but what could you have done. You softened my heart yet again.
When will Hollywood make 2 phantom movies with just these two ,they have amazing chemistry that I have never seen on Broadway. That I think would translate well in a movie.
First off I love that people laugh at the skeleton thing. This version has some weird stuff. Okay all versions do 😂😂😂😂 And something about Ramin saying Squelch is killing me
Binomische Formeln He does! No one in the comments has mentioned it before, but that is actually one of the reasons why I love Ramin as the Phantom; he always adds little things here and there, especially in Love Never Dies :)
13:26 most magical orchestra part of the whole musical. I imagine the low brass and the trombones with their arm stretched as far as it can go. Ive always been in love with chord resolution and low brass parts. Id start at 13:20 so you don't miss it. Then Ramin perfectly does his entrancing hand motions 😬😂🙂 at the full orchestra.
I was doubtful at first that the London version would be better than the Australian version but now I’m convinced, London is better than Australian. And who needs Paternity Tests when you’ve got pianos?
I agree. I really enjoyed the London Cast Album, so when it was announced it was coming to Australia, I was so excited. I went and saw it in Melbourne and, honestly, I was disappointed. I mean, sure, everyone did an amazing job and it was visually beautiful. I just didn't enjoy Ben Lewis as the Phantom. Maybe it's because Ramin's Phantom is so ingrained in my head, I don't know. I also didn't like the changes to the songs, especially Only For You/Only For Him. That was one of my favourites from the cast album and I didn't like how it was in the Australian production.
YES to EVERYTHING you've said. All I like about the Aus are the stage design, props, costumes. Anna and Ben were amazing too in their own ways, but for me, Ramin and Sierra will ALWAYS br the BEST Phanyom and Christine in POTO and LND. First, Ramin's hand gestures. Then the emotions, passion, interpretation they out in every word to portray their characters perfectly. Anna didnt even have blood on her gunshot wound lol
This staging is strangely 'static' compared to the Australian version which I saw at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne all those many years ago...watch 'The Beauty Underneath' with its swirling and strange obelisks filled with circus freaks and the wonderful footwork of the performers moving amongst the same obelisks whilst singing...it is quite remarkable and wonderful. We had a rather passionless Phantom there...would have loved Karim to perform the role....simply electric. I didn't enjoy the show back then, but have certainly come to enjoy it in the intervening years...
Agree. I saw this live 3 times, and the staging is basic about from the automatons. The set is very undynamic. The Australian one is amazing. But yes, Ramin is a far more accomplished actor than Ben Lewis.
Ramin is the beautiful underneath. His hand styling in perfection as he directs the robatic objects. I love this version of Love Never Dies. I want to buy it. Also, I love his action with the young actor. I love this Musical.
Ah, the joy! To know you have a progeny to leave your legacy to. To know that someone on this earth carries YOUR blood. Who is your family. Who will remember you :) I am glad the Phantom has a son with Christine.
Ramin and Sierra are my favourite pairing of Phantom and Christine... wish they'd do a show like the 25th anniversary Phantom for this... with these 2 back in their roles
I remember in the production I saw, Gustave played the soprano riff from The Phantom Of The Opera as part of his piano bit, after he played the "Beautiful" motif
I love how Christine is always able to reduce him into a lovesick puddle no matter how furious he gets by simple responding to him with love, he’s experienced so little love in his life he’s still in awe every time Christine gives her love to him. He still expects her to be repulsed by his face but she doesn’t so much as flinch, she already knows what he looks like and it stopped frightening her a long time ago (Look With Your Heart, etc) And then she grabs his face and almost kisses him, after he almost chokes her (me thinks Christine might have a dark side underneath that pure facade 😅) and he’s still in shock she touched his face lol. She knows how to handle him, whereas in POTO I don’t think she was mature enough yet and he understandably scared her. Christine is a Woman now and she knows him too well…the fact that she’s not scared of his moods and is knows how to defuse the situation is why I CAN believe the choice she makes at the end of LND, even though Erik is still a wildcat, she has learned how to make him HER wildcat so to speak.
The expression on his face when Gustave touches his hand..... AAAAAAH Ramin why are you so beautiful. Also when Ramin gasped at 11:05, I did too. As my heart fell into my stomach at that moment AHG
I prefer this version, Phantom actually acts like he'd be a pretty cool dad and he's super excited about the kid, the Aus version felt creepy and detached.
![[ 🫖RELAX & CHILL LO-FI❄️] BEATS FOR DEEP MEDITATION AND FOCUS - SPECIAL FOR CHRISTMAS-](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/HSu5KnyF0cg/mqdefault.jpg)
Phantom: Admit he is my son!
Christine: He is your son
Phantom: *surprised Pikachu face*
OML HOW DOES THIS NOT HAVE MORE LIKES IM WHEEZING 😂😂😂
@@geenasickler1774 wow I'm amazed it has this amount of likes 😂
@@neverendingdory8277 Nah dude this is pure gold 👌😂
lmao i died
It’s all fun and games until the wig gets snatched. ✨✨✨
Ah yes piano, the paternity test of the 19th century
Lol
Well, there are signs that Raoul knows Gustave is not his, despite the fact poor Gustave has thought all this time that Raoul was the Dad, and yet he's not.
@@EmilyGloeggler7984 In the novel "Phantom of the Manhattan" that this was based on, Raoul was unable to have children so Raoul knew all along he was not the father but if I recall correctly, he didn't care and wanted to raise the child as his own as in the novel the Phantom raped Christine instead of it being consensual.
Who needs genetics when you’ve got pianos?
seidi143 doh LOGIC
I love how casually he picks up the gun as he walks past, like ‘no, better not let him have that’.
My thought exactly! He’s like “okay nope”
@@publius8945 time stamp?
Hannah Vasby-Burnie 1:06
@@publius8945 thanks
Shame he didn’t do the same to Meg
You can see The phantoms father instincts almost kick in as he immediately takes the gun off Gustave as he picks it up
I love how casually he picks up the gun as he walks past, like ‘no, better not let him have that’.
@@Lestatsgirl23 lol me too that was cute
Jennifer Riley and I love how he doen't look when he grabs the pistol. The only thing I don't like, however, is that the revolver was a cap and ball style
😭😭 omg true
I didn’t even notice that lol
Ramin is THE unique Phantom, Sierra is THE unique Christine for me. And when their together everything is full of magic and passion: two wonderful performers
TRUE
So true!!
1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000% true!!!!!!!!!!!!
Couldn't agree more.
Totally agree!
Christine: I'm so sorry plea-
Eric- * _slams hand on piano_ * *DID YOU THINK I WOULDNT GUESS*
Wong Sin Hei Erik: *slams hand on piano*
Piano: Listen mate, I’m just here for a good time.
Favourite scene ☺️
@@CallMeRedon I cackled while reading this
@@erikthephantom1375 That's good. owo
i'm...sorry?
Phantom in Australian version: There’s someone like me? I have a son? This is amazing.
Phantom in this version: YO GUSTAVE LOOK AT WHAT YOUVE BEEN MISSING! ARE YOU IMPRESSED YET? AM I A COOL DAD?
I also like the differences in costumes. Like in the Australian version Gustave was wearing something a young Erik would probably wear under better circumstances. But in this he’s wearing like kid play clothes almost
@@alexanderlaurens1695 It looks like old-timey prison clothes, really
Blah 😂😂😂 ok I officially love this comment
I am *the* coolest dad
@@erikthephantom1375 I have no doubts
I don't care what anyone says. When Ramin sang, "My world is beautiful," he sounded like he wasn't just playing the Phantom. He WAS the Phantom
Ramin is the best phantom and Sierra is the best Christine
I watched the Aussie version and my brain was "NO NO NO THAT'S WRONG I NEED MY PERFECT DUO"
@@floreamos_ I feel you 😭 They really lacked emotion in their casts
He said he isn’t the real phantom in an interview but there was something in his face when he looked in the camera like he had a secret with the audience like “I’m saying this because I must but we know the truth” lol
@@PanicBasedRiot sabes en qué entrevista dijo eso?
@@floreamos_ WTFF i know ramin and sierra are amazing in tpoto but Ben and Anna literally SOLO in lnd
When Gustave touches his arm, Phantom went from ‘electric guitar cool rock’ dad, to ‘look at my SON’ dad
Yes. I mean this actor. I have no words. Ramin is not just about his singing.
YAS 🥺✊💕
Ramin is so expressive in so many ways. The way he looks at Gustave after he took his arm for the 1st time was just pure love and admiration and the way he uses his hands is just so gorgeous 😍
oh gosh yes! it literally made me gush in the emotion haha
"pride is not the word I'm looking for. There's so much more inside me now" a lil Hamilton reference for ya
Even in this 480p quality, I still can see Ramin Karimloo’s expression.
I curse The Show Must Go On for not showing this version.
January Colnick they didn’t record the full London cast performance unfortunately ;-;
And he's so beautiful, almost too beautiful...
Yeah I think TSMGO only showed shows with official distribution and there's no pro shot of this version.
I love when the electric music starts playing, the phantom realizes it and is like "LEMME SHOW YOU HOW FREAKING COOL YOUR DAD IS"
Edit: omg thanks for all the likes!!
Queen Steam he has one *_COOL_* dad! 😂
Heehehe i love your comment
i wish i had cool dad like phantom.
mine was like raoul, almost always going out to get drunk n gambling and had debt.
my parents divorced when i was 8.
@@tokyodorompadorompa1083 oof
@TK Wallace I think Ramin's Phantom had better chemistry with Gustave, because Ramin is actually a father in real life =)
Why is Ramin still so effortlessly handsome even with all those prosthetics on? 😭
I couldn't agree more. He is handsome in body and heart ❤ I can't get enough of this special man 😍
I fucking love him 😭😭😭😭🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😋
He makes a deformed creature look like heaven and a junky doctor hot as sin ..no idea he just knows how to work every part he gets to the extreme.
if ramin sang this with the australian staging it would have been amazing because holy heck the rotating stage is entrancing would be magical if paired with ramin's voice
Vera Shek RIGHT?!?! they were cheated with the London staging
I COULDNT AGREE MORE! The Australian staging was magical
Agreed x
The Australian production was after the London production
The moment he realizes he has a son and his son is afraid of him, he wants to go back to hiding, but Christine tries to not let that happen. Now that's love
Well putting aside the fact that you know he clearly learned nothing from the original musical defeating his original arch. They guy literally threatened to kill her child before he knew it was his then went and made a bet on her. Right. Love. As for Christine it's shockingly dissonant with all that happened again in the original. I love Ramin and Sierra and I wish the Phantom and christine had gotten together but this characters assassinating convoluted mess is NOT the way to do it. If you took what you said out of context yes that'd love but with context. Not so much
@@madeleine5561 Idk, I think he learned a little bit, it seems to me that it's just pretty difficult for him to get rid of old habits. But to be honest, LND is my guilty pleasure, so my opinion isn't the most objective there.
@@paulakurzawinska8654 yeah that's why he threatened child murder and tricked the woman he let go into coming back
I promise you, I don't let you fall on the ground. I willing that walk with you from now till I die... ❤😊🎉
Pleasure from gulity is useless, but my love is always a good medical solutions and pleasure... ❤AGREE?!? ❤
Anyone else bingeing bootlegs of Ramin and Sierra in LND because they are the absolute best Phantom/Christine?
Yep
Mmhm
YES
If anyone has any other good boots of these two please for the love of all that is holy let me know because I am OBSESSED
YES
Eriks little smile when Christine almost kisses him 💖
I was willing her to kiss him at that stage. His smile is to die for 💖
He's just- omg 🥺💕
TBH my favorite part of this recording is hearing someone in the audience at 8:20 saying "left her with a son, Jesus!" XD
this made my day
LMAO
@@GoldenxSunshine lol we almost reply at the same time asdfghjkl
I know! I laughed so hard at that part 😂😂
I LOVE THAT LMAO
Okay the way he picks up the paper and twist his hand in a gentle and delicate way. I mean. Why do people even discuss the fact about the best phantom. Ramin is. With his voice, the emotions he transmits during the song, but especially with small things like his hand gestures or other little movements
NO ONE
100%. Ramin is by far the best phantom, and him and Sierra just make the most beautiful duo. I adore them. I cannot understand how someone can’t absolutely adore the amount of emotion he portrays on stage
@@agmpickup yes i know right??? and when some people say Gerard is better than Ramin, like wtf are u deaf or smth??? lol
NO ONE IkR
@@NOONE-cd4gu No way Gerard was better than Ramin, he was good in his own way but Ramin was on another level. Ugh I wish him and Sierra would reprise their rolls and tour the US again, I'd give anything to see them live
I read a post in Instagram Ramin said, "When I first played the Phantom I decided to make him young, and studied Asperger's syndrome as a slight back-story because I saw some documentaries on unexplained geniuses and Asperger's came up. I kept that totally to myself, but then I got two letters from fans mentioning certain mannerisms of my Phantom, saying they really connected with him and that they had Asperger's. That was a big validation. I felt: Wow, this is affecting people like it affected me."
That mentioned, and I've been watching PoTO related videos these past days since the 25th anniversary. He is the best one because Ramin put tons of details on his Phantom than the other Phantoms. They had different charm, but Ramin's was the most relatable Phantom I've seen so far. I hope I can watch him and Sierra in PoTO someday even though it's quite impossible since I live in Indonesia :(
How can Ramin look so cute even in that face?
The "good side" looks so boyish and cute in profile here.
He is so hansome and sexy with his mask on. I would surrender to him any time. And when he sings omg
Ramin's hand gestures during Beauty Underneath are doing things to me
He has such talent that he can "sing: with his hand gestures as well as with his amazing voice.
@@diannelavoie5385 true. I mean, in the Aus prod,I dont think he used hand gestures the way Ramim did. For me, that's important.
He's literally loving that Gustave understand's him because no one else really does (other then Christine)
Ramin has such gorgeous hands. The way he uses them is just out of this world and so expressive that combined with his out of this world voice just does things to me i can't explain 😍💖
@@kyrieb33 heheehhe yeaaaaassss i absolutely agree omg
I love that at 9:20 he relaxes and becomes so comfortable with her that he stops covering his face and she doesn't turn away. They then sing close up. It feels like a true loving moment where they are both finally at peace with each other.
Which would wor great if it didn't contradict everything from the original musical. Kinda wish this was how the original unmasking had gone
Yes, and for the first time since before "that night". But would someone please explain to the makeup folks that no one can walk around with part of their brain exposed. At least that's what it looks like. I understand the need for shock value to reach those of us who were sitting just under the ceiling, but really!
@@lefantomer Solid point you make there!
@@emilystaudte5314 I know it was meant to make everyone in the theatre -- including those of us seated up by the ceiling, which included me! -- jump out of our skins, and it did. But it's always seemed like rather bizarre variation on the general theme of disfiguration!
Okay I know I know everyone's talking about the Phantom, but can we appreciate the kid here for a sec? He has to share the stage with RAMIN KARIMLOO, and he somehow holds his own. And look at those creepy, piercing stares he gives. You totally buy that this is the Phantom's son.
Definitely I would perish like Christine if I shared the stage with Ramin Karimloo and that kid has some talent at TEN YEARS OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLD (if that’s his correct age, idc I just had to)
Gustave: Has a gun
Erik: well yes but actually no
exatly
I cant belive this Performance is just TEN YEARS OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLD
I much prefer this version of Beauty Underneath than the one from Australia. Erik was rescued by Madam Giry from a travelling circus, where he presumably was put into a cage for all to observe (like an animal). There’s no reason why the Phantom would treat other disfigured people the same way (by putting them in weird glass boxes in the Australia versions).
I assumed that the caged people were consenting adults doing a job rather than caged against their will ;-)
I actually thougth they were automatons...? Because in the lyrics of "The Coney Island Waltz" there's a part that says "Wonders and astonishments for your delectation /
Phantoms and automatons for your fascination". And, because I didn't see any automatons, I thougth the actors were representing them. They even kind of look like those fortune tellers machines. But I could be wrong. (I apologise if my english is incomprehensible hahaha, It isn't my first language and, even with Translator's help, I might have really messed up.)
@@paulaluvizutti2561 I too thought about these figures that way. Also because Erik is showing Gustave what he created and it would be more natural to say "hey Kid, look at what I created. I hope you like it too" rather than "hey kid, look at these beautifully weird people. I put them into glass boxes because it looks nice"
@@DonaBologna historically speaking people who were a part of side shows were not treated decently.
That's an excellent point, I totally agree.
awwh when gustave grabs his arm and erik just smiles. its adorable.
EDIT: ERIK PUTS HIS HAND OVER GUSTAVE'S WHEN THAT HAPPENS LEMME JUST STOP AND CRY FOR A BIT
4:51
Trippy: Gustave is 10 in 1907. He could have lived into his 90s and seen ALW's POTO in West End or Broadway. ;-)
Ooooo
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@@gustavedestler6193 hi Gustave.
Omg yesssssss
13:20
that look you make when you know you just DID that scene okay
I just die at the part he picks up that paper and twist his hand in a gentle and delicate way.
@@NOONE-cd4gu Who knew just a gesture could be so charming? XD
I love how the person filming instantly ZOOMED on their face during the almost kiss
Love how Erik cries out “No” as Gustave gets too close to the Christine statue, then tells one of his freaks to “Take the boy” so he can discreetly spin the statue out of sight. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ That’s such a perfect moment. It’s like....oops, Daddy was looking at naughty pictures of Mommy and in walks the young son....Daddy must hide the evidence and keep the boy’s view of Mommy pure. Which he does.
And then The Beauty Underneath and the confrontation are fantastic.
;) I mean, ur not wrong..
@@erikthephantom1375 Erik what--
@@elizabethschuyler_hamilton :)
@@erikthephantom1375 I'm sorry wHAT-
@@Ghostie-Tempura I'm out **runs out**
bro he's just so happy to have a son
This scene is def scarier/darker than the newer version but I still really like it, I wish they could've combined the theme of this scene (the scary creatures/people, props, etc.) with the theatrics and movement of the newer version, this scene really hooks into the intrigue and appreciation the Phantom has for things of darkness, which is a lifestyle he has faced always, giving me Tim Burton vibes sorta which I love lol also stan Ramin and Sierra forever, my fav Phantom and Christine ever
Exactly. I mean, we need a remake of LND with Ramin and Sierra on it, with the stage design props and costumes of the Aus prod, and FILM IT. But I like the walking skeleton here and scary creatures. They must get Tim Burton as a director lol
@@pearl218 Yeah, and Danny Elfman and Andrew Lloyd Webber could collaborate on the music!
@@sanctacaecilia11 or elfman AS the phantom! muhahaha
Erik: Take a look around.
Gustave: * goes straight to the gun and picks it up *
Erik: * casually takes it from him as he walks by without even looking away from the paper *
My mans said “ give me this, thanks ”
🤣🤣🤣
Okay, Ramin is funny, cute, brilliant and scary all in one video! How does he do it?
Magic?
He's just skilled
He is born for the performance - he becomes a totally difference person when he performs
He’s really the phantom lol
Were pretty sure that The sequel was meant for Ramin and Sierra
Ethan Tyler Baysa They were the original cast for LND if I’m not mistaken.
Yes. Glad you preferred their version too
They were the original cast for this show, they did it before they even did Phantom together.
Honestly, I know if I'd seen this chemistry onstage in the recorded version I think I would've liked it more.
I just love him he is the phantom!!!! 😘 😘
I want Sierra and Ramin with the Aussie stage design, that would be perfect😍
I think ramin is the best broadway phantom there has ever been,i could listen to him sing for ages 😍 so much emotion when he sings
He is for sure, I feel like ALW would agree if he was honest, he 100% picked the best cast for the 25th and to choose these 2 to head this up as well. They're certainly the best pairing
He was never on Broadway as the Phantom tho. This is the London production and 25th anniversary of Poto was for POTO West End
**Gustave picks up gun**
Phantom: nope probably not a good idea so I'm just gonna...**takes gun**
Yoink
;-;
@@gustavedestler6193 do you want to end up like one of the dead kids from the Sixth Sense? Then I would recommend not playing with the gun!
@@Nick98076 OK..
@@gustavedestler6193 I'm sure if you asked nicely you could get an airsoft gun instead
The only thing I love from the Aussie version is the stage honestly.....but I wish they kept ramin and sierra and recorded this version
yes so do i i actually went to see this in London and it was amazing i wonder why they closed it down thought i as great
Agreed except I prefer the Aussie Gustave to this one
matthew Hughes ...I agree, the staging in the Australian version is so much better, but the chemistry wasn’t there for me between Ben and Anna. They did a great job re-working the show, It would be great Sierra and Ramin could come together and do it again, and have it filmed.
@@MoonSpinners i agree
cassie earle .... I watched a recent video, shot only in the last week where Ramin was wondering if he’d ever play the phantom again, and his wife in the background said she thought he definately would, and I’ve also seen Andrew Lloyd Webber saying it’s coming back. I’ve got a feeling what we want might happen. Fingers crossed 🤗🤞
Ramin's voice is perfect for this song
Hes perfect in any song 😍
I love the chuckles from the audience at the beginning when the skeleton pushes the cart- like im sure that effect was meant to bewilder, but instead it just made people laugh- utter perfection
Can sombody tell why they DIDN'T put this version in the DVD? HOLY MOTHER.
Yeah... It got really mixed reviews when it first opened in West End in 2010, many critics hated it and they had to make some changes to the show. This is filmed after major changes, and in my opinion, they should've filmed this. But Andrew was more happy with the Australian production and people there wanted to film it and he gave permission to do so. I honestly love this version more than the Australian/current tour version. Really don't even wanna see the touring version, because it's too different from the original.
@@operaghost7381 I actually saw the US tour when it came to my place. They completely changed this scene and I didn't know it's better or worse. The father-son relationship was hella creepy in the US production.
airways always I’ve seen some videos of the touring version and didn’t like it so much. I also like how Ramin’s Phantom plays his relationship with Gustave more fatherly, so it’s not creepy. Ramin has children of his own and I think that comes out in this song. Btw, do you think the audience liked the show? I have seen many people say that when they went to see LND, many people left during intermission.
@@operaghost7381 Well the one I saw I guess it's OK? Some of them was laughing during Beautiful because the phantom was screaming SING FOR ME and the audience was like Yeah sing for me my angel of music. It's really creepy.
Thatkindofguy Wow. 😬 I get what they were trying to do with that, a callback to the original, but I guess it doesn’t work so well when he’s saying it to a child. It just comes off as creepy.
The way he says "My Son" just breaks my heart. It shows how much he wants to be part of his life but would much rather stay away from him to 'protect' him
True love
🥺✊💕
"And soul to soul we will once more be whole.
Phantom
When i Hear you sing
Christine
Once More"
This lines just shows how much they were longing to be with each other and also
"All i create on this earth.
All that i will never be worth.
All shall be his" makes me cry everytime 😭
After having watched several versions of this, I much prefer this version. The interaction between Ramin's Phantom and his son so sweet.
Erik in POTO: sad lonely boy in opera basement
Erik in LND: looks like he owns a club
holy guacamole I just realised, when Phantom and Gustave sing together "all of my most secret dreams somehow set free" Gustave sings about Phantom as a person who sees world just like him, but Phantom sings about Gustave as a son, not as person who sees the world the same AND NOW THE SONG HITS DIFFERENT
I love the way Ramin’s Phantom is slightly unhinged as he should be! The chemistry between Sierra & Ramin is electric!! ♥️♥️
All his gestures from 11:35 are just... perfect. THAT'S good acting. TBH, I prefer the Australian version, and I like its cast, but it lacks... well... Ramin and his acting. He owns the stage as the Phantom.
KISSA true. I love the Aussie version. But it’d be perfect with Ramin. But both shows are amazing in their own ways.
Ramin is by far the sexiest Phantom. Omg that hair
The most beautiful 15 minutes of the whole musical. Also this 15 minutes happens to spoil the whole entire plot lol
I’m pacing my apartment screeching “HES SO PRECIOUS” 😂
1:01 Goes straight for the gun and Erik don't even have to look 😂
from 4:09 - THOSE H A N D S
at 4:17 - how he says SURRENDER
GOD I'm addicted to this video
Lostris26 ur not the only one
The way Ramin uses his hands is just glorious he is so emotive and enchanting 🥰
In conclusion, class, Ramin Karimloo is perfect. Any complaints will be ignored.
The way he said "surrendered" literally gave me chills oh my god THIS MAN
This part is kinda sad when you think about the fact that this is the first time Erik has willingly taken off his mask to show someone only to be rejected again...
Just because he was a musical prodigy doesn’t mean the Phantoms the dad though. Keep in mind Christines father was a famed violinist, and Christine sang like an angel. Music is just in his blood.
mdmelnoelle Very good point.
It's the talent for composing that sets him apart. Gustave isn't just displaying proficiency with an instrument or singing. But he's composing on the fly, based on a song he's hearing in his head. Erik says that's how the process is for him in the beginning of this musical. So that's what they went with.
His fucking mother cant compose. And neither can Raoul- as far as I know. And they fucked- him and Christine. So its not too far of a stretch.
@EloiseRaeCullen that's exactly why the Phantom sings, 🎵He's just ten years old. Ten years old!🎵
They legit have a song about how Christine slept with Erik, and how she married Roul fast so she could hide the fact she was pregnant.
the costume makes the phantom look hot
AGREED, it's so much better than the dvd's
ramin karimloo is a beautiful man, he can’t be made unattractive it’s impossible, even as the phantom, it just makes him even hotter tbh
@@musicaltrash2024 you speak the truth
cassie earle his hotness is a good 40% the costume, 60% ramin karimloo, 100% a combination of the two, and 200% too much for me to handle XD
He doesn't need a costume to make him hot he's got that sexy tender dark all in one. He is amazing❤❤❤
i love how this musical emphasizes that erik isn’t a stinky, angry, monster like they potrayed him in phantom of the oprea, but can be passionate, loving, and humorous.
Except he's actually significantly LESS sympathetic in LND. He isn't a monster in phantom (at least not ramins version) he's a very damaged man who has suffered great cruelty and loneliness who didn't full understand the concept of love. His actions are wrong but you get how he got there and the character works because he learns mercy at the end and let's christine go. Here he had a successful business isn't living in a cellar due to the oztacization of society and seems to have learned nothing actually going as far as to THREATEN TO KILL A CHILD!
I read this comment just as he started choking Christine. What a timing.
@@godgus1863 She did hide his child from him for 10 years. He got angry I guess.
Personally I don't consider this as canon as a sequel to POTO. I treat it as more of a What If scenario, because there's some inconsistencies that don't match up with the POTO. Idk it just doesn't seem like it would relate to POTO, just using it's characters.
In my view it's quite difficult to determine whether Ben's or Ramin's interpretation of the phantom is the better one. Both of them have a stunning and unique voice, that's a sure thing. But personally I think that Ben fits rather to the role of the elder Erik than to the younger. Ramin embodies suitably the two versions.
Think how much better the movie would have been with Ramin and Sierra, they add so much passion and chemistry to roles.
Edit: thank for so many likes, #RIERRA
Um no u r wrong
@@elizabethpierson4408 Wow my own family betrays me. And why pray tell am I wrong?
@@Emily-te2ox im just standing up to the blind conformity of 142 idiots and counting
this is the internet i don't need facts u still wrong
Emily ** I don’t know. I really do love Ben and Anna’s interpretation of Erik and Christine, where they both are mad at each other for lying, but still love each other. Then again Sierra and Ramin are SO good together it’s unbelievable.
i have my plot issues with love never dies but the music was always so good.
Videos like this are where people who like Love Never Dies, are able to enjoy the musical without being attacked by the other POTO fans.
*Its beautiful*
I always get attacked when I say I love this MORE than POTO... Doesnt mean I dont LOVE Phantom.. But this musical makes me weep
@@DarkxAngelxHeart not attacking YOU but as someone who can't stand this convoluted character assassinating dumpsterfire how can you like phantom and like THIS? It literally defeats the point of Erik's original arch takes away 99% of what made him sympathetic in the original. Pulls Ron the death eater syndrome on Raoul (ie going oc on the original hero and demonizing them to make the rival look better). Wrecks poor Meg and Madame giry. Christine's love for the Phantom is exceptionally dissonant with everything from the original as well. Yes she did love Erik in her own way he had been a long time mentor, comfort, and friend but she never appeared to love him romantically. She pitied and felt empathy for him mourning the loss of their connection. But that was it. Then we get told oh she actually did love him before despite you know EVERYTHING she said in the lair and her arch about growing a backbone. And no longer allowing others to dictate her decisions. Ramin and Sierra's chemistry nearly sells it if you forget the original completely. But I literally cannot understand how one can like something that spits on everything wonderful about the original?
I wish Erik and Christine had gotten together but THIS isn't the way to do it. It feels more like a half baked fanfiction which is almost an insult to fanfiction because I've read better versions of how to get these two together.
So how can you like it? Genuinely curious?
@@madeleine5561 Can you recommend those fan-fics which ,you say , are much better than this? I'd love to read those.
I love Phantom Of The Opera 2004, Gerald Butler is hot and amazing, but Ramin Karmiloo makes Phantom HILARIOUS and just- WOW. ESPECIALLY in Devil Take The Hindmost like- WOW.
@@sundus928I really like “The World’s More Full of Weeping Than You Can Understand” by Mertens on ao3. It takes place a few years after the original story. Erik still lives under the Opera House but he’s just kinda tired and sad after everything that happened so he’s not doing villain stuff anymore. Christine’s engagement to Raoul never worked out (not through anyone’s fault but just because sometimes that’s how life is) and she does professional singing for a while but one day loses her voice from an illness. She goes back to Paris because she doesn’t really know what to do with herself anymore and they reconnect and help each other heal. I really like it because it has lots of cute fluffy couple moments as they grow closer but also lots of nice angst. I also really enjoy Erik still having most of his insecurities and vulnerabilities but finally mature and self-aware enough not to take them out on other people anymore. It makes him internalise all of it which is good angst reading but also provides so many hurt/comfort opportunities for him and Christine 👌
It borrows from a ton of different Phantom media so it’s not exclusively musical-compliant but I don’t think it would be hard to follow if you’ve only watched that. It’s a really comfy fic - not exactly action-packed but I found myself staying up sooooo late unable to put it down nonetheless.
8:22 “hE LeFt hEr WiTh a SoN JaSoN”
he did
Despite have seen this one thousand times, I just noticed that at 5:29 Erik wants to continue/complete the sentence of Gustave, but his son doesn't stop ! Woaw
Note to self: don't listen to POTO while on the phone with a non-musical fan.
I so get that 😑
Meow minx I feel u
@@Joey-rm2ef My friend and I are working on novels together (I'm writing it) and all I see is one character fitting the personality of the Phantom.
Yeah I do that sometimes and my friends were like 👁👄👁
Wouldn't it be perfect if Gustave went behind the piano, rammed his fists on the keys and the Overture of Phantom started playing?
On the new version of Love Never Dies, Gustave after Beautiful, he begin to play Christine Cadenza on the piano
I love how he just casually takes the gun away without even looking up
Love how Erik asks her never to tell then immediately goes running to Raoul to gloat he’s the daddy 😂
He said never to tell Gustave the truth, but he doesn’t give a fig if Raoul knows.😆
In fact I think Erik was definitely looking for a reason to tell him, as Christine by promising to sing for him here and almost kissing him just showed him unintentionally that she still wanted him…thus motivating him to fight to get her back, and plus the prospect of having Gustave in his life even if the kid didn’t know he was really his father, just lit that fire under his behind even more.
8:56 A sigh of like..... 😔 sigh and then thinking damn Christine....I just found out I have a son and have missed 10 years of my sons life, but what could you have done. You softened my heart yet again.
Gustave: **picks up a gun**
Erik: how about no? **swipe**
When will Hollywood make 2 phantom movies with just these two ,they have amazing chemistry that I have never seen on Broadway. That I think would translate well in a movie.
No one can ever make me hate this musical. It’s friggin breathtaking.
1:02
dad instinct XD
First off I love that people laugh at the skeleton thing. This version has some weird stuff. Okay all versions do 😂😂😂😂
And something about Ramin saying Squelch is killing me
Wow. I love this version, especially this soft, gentel voice of Gustav saying "yes".
The best part of the scene, before we hear Ramin's dulcet voice, is when he just casually takes the gun from Gustave.
4:52 does Erik say "yes I am" 😂?
Binomische Formeln He does! No one in the comments has mentioned it before, but that is actually one of the reasons why I love Ramin as the Phantom; he always adds little things here and there, especially in Love Never Dies :)
I never could tell what he said until now. Thank you! I love Ramin ❤️
13:26 most magical orchestra part of the whole musical. I imagine the low brass and the trombones with their arm stretched as far as it can go. Ive always been in love with chord resolution and low brass parts. Id start at 13:20 so you don't miss it. Then Ramin perfectly does his entrancing hand motions 😬😂🙂 at the full orchestra.
I was doubtful at first that the London version would be better than the Australian version but now I’m convinced, London is better than Australian.
And who needs Paternity Tests when you’ve got pianos?
I agree. I really enjoyed the London Cast Album, so when it was announced it was coming to Australia, I was so excited. I went and saw it in Melbourne and, honestly, I was disappointed. I mean, sure, everyone did an amazing job and it was visually beautiful. I just didn't enjoy Ben Lewis as the Phantom. Maybe it's because Ramin's Phantom is so ingrained in my head, I don't know. I also didn't like the changes to the songs, especially Only For You/Only For Him. That was one of my favourites from the cast album and I didn't like how it was in the Australian production.
WHY THEY DID NOT RECORD THIS!!! Ramin and Sierra really fits the character!!!
The Aussie version just have a good stage, that's all T_T
YES to EVERYTHING you've said. All I like about the Aus are the stage design, props, costumes. Anna and Ben were amazing too in their own ways, but for me, Ramin and Sierra will ALWAYS br the BEST Phanyom and Christine in POTO and LND. First, Ramin's hand gestures. Then the emotions, passion, interpretation they out in every word to portray their characters perfectly. Anna didnt even have blood on her gunshot wound lol
There's a recording of the songs
2:24 I finally found it. "Ten Years OLLLLDDD"
This staging is strangely 'static' compared to the Australian version which I saw at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne all those many years ago...watch 'The Beauty Underneath' with its swirling and strange obelisks filled with circus freaks and the wonderful footwork of the performers moving amongst the same obelisks whilst singing...it is quite remarkable and wonderful. We had a rather passionless Phantom there...would have loved Karim to perform the role....simply electric. I didn't enjoy the show back then, but have certainly come to enjoy it in the intervening years...
Agree. I saw this live 3 times, and the staging is basic about from the automatons. The set is very undynamic. The Australian one is amazing. But yes, Ramin is a far more accomplished actor than Ben Lewis.
Honestly, every time I see another video of Love Never Dies my appreciation of it grows stronger - even though it has flaws! ^^
7:25 Christine and Meg walks up casually as if there is nobody singing.
he is basically doing the "FEAST YOUR EYES" think on us again bro.
i mean thing sorry
Ramin is the beautiful underneath. His hand styling in perfection as he directs the robatic objects. I love this version of Love Never Dies. I want to buy it. Also, I love his action with the young actor. I love this Musical.
Ah, the joy! To know you have a progeny to leave your legacy to. To know that someone on this earth carries YOUR blood. Who is your family. Who will remember you :) I am glad the Phantom has a son with Christine.
OMG! What a voice!!! Hу is truly the best.
Thank you. Please more. I am really interested in this production.
Ramin and Sierra are my favourite pairing of Phantom and Christine... wish they'd do a show like the 25th anniversary Phantom for this... with these 2 back in their roles
I LOVE THAT THEY SANG TIL I HEAR YOU SING WITHOUT HIS MASK ON
I remember in the production I saw, Gustave played the soprano riff from The Phantom Of The Opera as part of his piano bit, after he played the "Beautiful" motif
I love how Christine is always able to reduce him into a lovesick puddle no matter how furious he gets by simple responding to him with love, he’s experienced so little love in his life he’s still in awe every time Christine gives her love to him.
He still expects her to be repulsed by his face but she doesn’t so much as flinch, she already knows what he looks like and it stopped frightening her a long time ago (Look With Your Heart, etc) And then she grabs his face and almost kisses him, after he almost chokes her (me thinks Christine might have a dark side underneath that pure facade 😅) and he’s still in shock she touched his face lol.
She knows how to handle him, whereas in POTO I don’t think she was mature enough yet and he understandably scared her. Christine is a Woman now and she knows him too well…the fact that she’s not scared of his moods and is knows how to defuse the situation is why I CAN believe the choice she makes at the end of LND, even though Erik is still a wildcat, she has learned how to make him HER wildcat so to speak.
whoever had that guitar solo at 2:59, must have been shredding those chord, it sounds so powerful
This is just beautiful. So very beautiful 😍 Thank you ❤
The expression on his face when Gustave touches his hand..... AAAAAAH Ramin why are you so beautiful.
Also when Ramin gasped at 11:05, I did too. As my heart fell into my stomach at that moment AHG
I prefer this version, Phantom actually acts like he'd be a pretty cool dad and he's super excited about the kid, the Aus version felt creepy and detached.
2:24 TEN YEEEEARS OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLD
As much as I love Ramin, nothing can save this musical. 😂
I mean, LND is definitely not perfect, but I still love it and I still think that scenes with Erik and his son are just adorable.
Some will hate and some will agree... Ramin IS THE ONE AND ONLY PHANTOM