That's what you notice in this amazing piece of theatre??? what an flippin idiot.. You're the reason the thinning of the herd is neccessary in the human race.
@Angel Nunn The way Ramin sings it makes me swoon. But Michael Crawford could sing me straight into bed with this song. His voice just has this insanely sensual, seductive quality I've never yet heard another actor quite match.
@Angel Nunn I could’nt care less about The Phantom of the Opera, no actor caught my attention, I fell a sleep during the movie - but then I saw Ramin Karimloo play the phantom on my telly. Suddenly I payed intense attention. Outstanding Singer, brilliant actor. Noone above or even beside Ramin Karimloo in my opinion!
LOL 😆let’s just say Sarah’s Christine is not one of my personal favorites. But credit where credit is due… she was the first, the OG Christine and no one can ever take that from her. 👍🏻
I don't think a soft and gentle voice really reflects the character of the Phantom who is a tortured soul, living in darkness with a lifetime of emotional pain. I think he needs to be a bit rough around the edges with the voice.
The insane thing is, at the time Michael Crawford was known to be a physical comedy actor, so many people went into Phantom expecting it to be a goofy show. Apparently during intermission at previews, everyone was going to the payphones and going ''you're....not gonna believe this..."
In an interview with Lloyd Webber I learned the following. Crawford wanted to extend his repertoire to get more work and decided to take singing lessons. Lloyd Webber was visiting someone who shared premises with the singing coach and heard the voice and asked, "Who is that?" When the reply came, "It is Michael Crawford having a singing lesson" Lloyd Webber said, "I have found my Phantom."
@@konradyearwood5845Ever heard of a little show called Hello Dolly in 1969? Your story is only partially accurate. Yes, Mr Crawford was taking voice lessons from Sarah Brightman’s (Webber’s wife at the time) coach, but certainly not because he’d never sung before. He’d already had a long career of singing professionally. Close, very close, but no cigar 😉
My grandma took me to see this multiple times in the 90s in Toronto, Canada. She died two weeks ago at home. I got to care for her and while she was unconscious but could hear I played this song for her. It was her favorite. Especially Michael Crawford. 💜
His face at 4:12 just makes me wanna cry, it just oozes with "Please don't reject me, you're my everything". Michaels 'Music of the Night' will always be my favourite, it conveys such a softer yet deeper emotion to me than the others I've seen
As it happens, the reason that the Phantom has a half mask is because Michael Crawford found himself unable to properly convey the Phantom's emotions with a full mask as seen in the official branding of the musical. Those few seconds are clearly testament to this, as with a full mask the Phantom would have simply looked on stone faced.
@@cdlt587 The guy did watch her secretly in her dressing room, killed a couple people, tried to kidnap her, threatened to kill her fiancé, and apparently made a Real Doll in her likeness. So.....a few red flags there. LOL! But dang, I don't think I'd be able to resist him. He's not evil. He's just suffering PTSD and extreme isolation and could be rehabilitated.
@Zamigirl It's definitely a song, meant for a waltz. Who wouldn't want to dance with Michael, as he either sang this to them directly, or played a recording in the background? (6/1/2024)
Crawford truly is my favorite as well. He sings it like a lullaby but with a hidden urgency of need. That's so hard to do in a single performance. He truly was born to play this role. Love it!
I remember once I've been in NYC with my parents in 1997. I was crazy about seeing this show but the tickets were so expensive for us we couldn't afford it. The box office attendant said finally wait there are three tickets in the row 50 of the orchestra we said yes. The night of the show we enter the theatre gave the tickets to the person that help us and we headed to the back she called us. No it's this way and we followed. It happened that the seats were in the first row in the middle. We saw each other and we couldn't believed it. When the orchestra starts with this amazing pipe organ that filled us with the illusion it made us vibrate our bodies. My mother and I saw each other and we were crying about the emotion. Then in the beginning an enormous chandelier falls right on top of our heads I could feel the breeze and falls on stage. The director of the orchestra and the singer were fabulous I fell in love with the music of Weber. I'm eternally thankful to that man that with just that enormous gesture made us so incredibly happy.
People keep saying that Sarah looks creepy. You guys seem to forget she is supposed to be in a DARN DIDLLY DARN TRANCE. OF COURSE SHE WON'T LOOK REGULAR!!!!
Rooby Roo aww rooey - poor Sarah lisa Tracy. It’s not her fault. She was probably in trance state. It happens a lot to many women. We all have a history and a story. She probably slipped Adele Ricky Martin graham a sleeping pill ???? Poor Adele- everyone keeps mixing up Martin and graham....
I worked security for many Broadway shows. The Phantom of the Opera was the best show that I have ever seen. The music stayed with me for many months. Thank you Andrew Lloyd Weber.
Although my favorite Christine and Raoul have changed over time, nobody has managed to knock Michael Crawford from the top spot on my list. In my opinion, he embodies the role like no other.
Layla, sorry but in my eyes Ramin karimloo (phantom) and Sierra Boggas (Christine) are absolutely briilant, the chemistry, passion is amazing to see. I also know Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman are so good too. Know everyone who has seen the Phantom of the Opera, has their own particular favourites Doreen Parker
Agreed. It’s amazing how many of the original performers of these great shows - embodied their characters, that is to say - through both movement as much as voice. For me, many of today’s principles have become what I call ‘vibrato-belters’, with less character/nuances. As an example I’m looking at Lea Salonga compared with Frances Rufelle’s original Éponine (Lea is of course brilliant) but a good example.
eric medina He had a special stage show on PBS of the back stories of Phantom of the Opera I recommend you look up. The female co-singer of his Broadway show (her first name was Dale) was there for the duets. Very entertaining!
@@borisbalkan707 I saw this live when it first opened and yes this is how he sang it, with the right training you can keep your lungs full enough to perform it like this.
@@suegourd8211 I've been kicking myself since the late 80s ..we had the London original cast here in Toronto including Michael Crawford who I loved in the britcom Some Mothers do have em ..anyway one of my great life regrets is not going to see it at the time in high school when our school drama club was going ..all because I was to cool to let people know I might have been into it. ..if it ever comes back I'm def going 👍
Yes. I agree. Everything is very much more declaimed nowadays. There's no legato, no sotto Voce, no rubato, I'm not saying the singing is bad... It's all well sung these days, but there's no verissmo, no depth to the characterisation of the voice. Tbf Ramin does a bit, but he has the advantage of having sung the sequel too, so gets a layer deeper than most... Colm Wilkinson also had some very tender moments, but Michael is still the gold standard 😉
Hard to find this version of the lyrics so here it is: Nighttime sharpens, heightens each sensation Darkness wakes and stirs imagination Silently the senses abandoned their defenses Helpless to resist the notes I write For I compose the music of the night Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendor Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender Hearing is believing Music is deceiving Hard as lightning, soft as candlelight Dare you trust the music of the night? Close your eyes for your eyes will only tell the truth And the truth isn’t what you want to see In the dark it is easy to pretend That the truth is what it ought to be 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 Close your eyes Start a journey through a strange new world Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before Close your eyes and let music set you free Only then can you belong to me Floating, falling, sweet intoxication Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation Let the dream begin, let your darkest side give in To the power of the music that I write The power of the music of the night You alone can make this song take flight Help me make the music of the night
These are the only lyrics I'll ever acknowledge!!! Absolute mastery and as a 12 year old boy soprrano, they are the lyrics I only ever listened to and when I perform now as a adult, these are the lyrics I hope to be able to perform!!!!
You find yourself in Christine's position at the start of the song and hear these lyrics and the lyrics that Gerard Butler sings in the movie at the same time. You look around for the second voice, but as you glance around, the Phantom starts: *"Nighttime sharpens, heightens each sensation..."* and you turn towards him as you *listen to the Music of the Night* and *close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams.* Hehehehe. ;)
I have seen this show 5 times. Twice with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. The first was the opening night for the public. What a thrill, What a cast, What a musical score
I find that in every phantom video, Sarah either looks like a teenager just starting to wear makeup, A killer Phsyco, Or someone wayy too interested in you.
Michael’s performance is truly mesmerising. He literally has me in a trance every time I watch him. He’s a truly remarkable actor. His mannerisms are so on point with the character he is portraying. He was like this as Frank Spencer as well. He truly convinces you of the role he’s playing and you have a hard time distinguishing fact from fiction.
Micheal Crawford’s Phantom was the first Phantom I really fell in love with, and his singing is so perfect. It captures that ‘creepy yet seductive’ vibe all Phantoms should have.
True, I just watched 2 other phantoms and they did Not have it. They were creepy but not in the right way. This phantom (Crawford) was charming and seductive, creepy yet exhilarating, intriguing, moving ,and hypnotic all at the same time.
I was at a convention in Los Angeles in 1989 with my English mother accompanying me. We were passing the theater-and I think it was on Wilshire Boulevard-to see that the Phantom of the opera was playing there with the original cast. I wanted to go so badly, but my mother, in her 70’s was not up to it and I would never have left her alone, so I missed that opportunity. But seeing this was a treasure. I’m in my late 70’s now, so seeing this was a gift. Thank you.
@@FadzaiSimango Yes, this is the original version from 1986 when it was first performed i was 12 years old and while in London with my Grandfather and Mom we saw it performed as Guests of some British Army friends my Grandfather served alongside, it was later changed after Michael Crawford left the production in LA
These lyrics that you hear originated from the Richard Stilgoe lyric performed at Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sydmonton Festival in 1985. There should still be a video on RUclips of Colm Wilkinson performing these lyrics. It's different again, but many of those lines survived into this version. Stilgoe was the original sole lyricist, but then he and Andrew felt they needed another lyricist as it wasn't working out the way they'd hoped. Enter Charles Hart. It's his lyrics on the original cast album and the productions. The video here still has his lyrics, but they use more of Stilgoe's original lines.
I was 8-9 years old as a South African child when I heard this. I fell in love needles to say. A black child from the dusty plains of Africa. I adore this musical piece.
Michael Crawford is smoking hot, he took this to another level that won’t be touched. Every note and movement is precise. At 3:30, the performance is like an out of body experience. Even the way he covers Christine in the boat with the blanket. He walks backwards like a boss.
Yes the way he rocks her at 3:18, indeed and the best part about that is these are the numbers for MY birthdate! OMG and the way he effortlessly scoops her up? SIGH! SOB! Lucky bitch! 😍💘💋
Every time I watch this original "Music of the Night" with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman, it is the most hypnotic and sensual scene in "The Phantom of the Opera". I've watched other musical actors & actresses portray this same scene, but nothing compares to this original!
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Michael said in an interview that he had never seen LND and has refused to even listen to the music because he believed that the musical POTO ended with Christine leaving with Raoul, as in LeRoux's book, and the Phantom eventually died alone. That is what makes the story so heart breaking. Though I, too, love that song from LND, and Michael probably believes it would be a sort of betrayal to the original intent of the author. Yet, you are correct... If Michael were to put it on a cd, it would be magnificent, and I would be first in line to buy it.
There's literally no pause or breath between "Let your mind start a journey to a strange new world!" and "Leave all thoughts of the life you knew before!"
This was the Phantom, Without doubt Michael Crawford's skill in this role, the softness yet power, every word pronounced. Sarah Brightman, young, beautiful, talented actress and singer. There are many talented people but to have it all come together as it did so very beautifully. Your emotions soar. A master piece of work! Who would have thought that Michael Crawford could have given such a Magnificent piece. One very talented man. I do hope his life has been blessed as he has blessed us.
Yul Brynner - best King EVER. There will never be another. Michael Crawford is the best Phantom EVER - PERIOD. Saw him in LA. AMAZING. Not a dry eye in the house. No one can hold a cabdelabra to him!
I don’t know why but Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo make me cry. I really like John Owen-Jones too. It’s so hard to pick favorites. They are all just incredible in their own unique ways.
I first knew about Michael Crawford from watching this video in 2006 and instantly fell in love with his phantom. 13 years later, here I am, falling in love with him again and again. I wish I had been born sooner so that I could see him perform live on stage as phantom.
It’s nice to hear someone sing the notes and rhythms as they were meant to be. Too many singers take “liberties” - i.e. distort things because they think they’re being expressive. Sing what’s there!
It's one of my greatest regrets that I was a child and never got to see Michael perform this live. I used to listen to the CDs my mom bought hoping one day I could see this...
Michael Crawford looks so damn unrecognisable as the Phantom because he looks so much different in real life, it's amazing. He's the one and only true Phantom...
My hero! This man has done EVERYTHING, from Frank Spencer, (all his own stunts) through Barnum, Phantom, immaculate production, the best Phantom ever, and then, listen to him singing the nations favourite carol 'O Holy Night' The man is a LEGEND!
I have seen Phantom 10+ times, on broadway and off. I honestly cannot say what my favorite cast is. Phantom is always incredible. I look forward to the next performance.
I watched the film 3 weeks ago and I’ve become utterly obsessed! Trying to figure out dates to go to London and see it in theatre! ALW absolutely killed it with the majority of the songs!
I’m just glad to see a version with the old lyrics of “close your eyes, for your eyes will only tell the truth, and the truth isn’t what you want to see”….. it resonates so much more…
EVERYTHING Michael Crawford touched virtualy turned to gold. This guy was beyond talented, could turn his hand to everything, he was an artistic genius. No other phantom has the " it " factor that michael had. !!.
Bless this talented woman and her ability to never blink.
scares me like mad.
That's what you notice in this amazing piece of theatre??? what an flippin idiot.. You're the reason the thinning of the herd is neccessary in the human race.
@@drelvisvalentino2638 Someone needs to take a chill pill
@@drelvisvalentino2638 Did you loose your sense of humour, or were you born that way?
Yes, rather creepy!!!
Nobody sings "The Music of the Night" quite like Michael Crawford does. It's phenomenal and heartfelt.
A thousand times YES!!! He captures every emotion in just this one song - he owns the one!
Fr I mostly listen to the original more than any other ones he's voice is so beautiful and he just fits the part perfectly
@Angel Nunn The way Ramin sings it makes me swoon. But Michael Crawford could sing me straight into bed with this song. His voice just has this insanely sensual, seductive quality I've never yet heard another actor quite match.
@Angel Nunn I could’nt care less about The Phantom of the Opera, no actor caught my attention, I fell a sleep during the movie - but then I saw Ramin Karimloo play the phantom on my telly. Suddenly I payed intense attention. Outstanding Singer, brilliant actor. Noone above or even beside Ramin Karimloo in my opinion!
More like mischevious to me. Irresistible. Like a travelling circus master of ceremony.
Michael Crawford sings this like nobody else ....its so ethereal!
Absolutely such a strong voice from Michael wow! Sang with passion
Best ever! And he aces the combined pathos, loneliness and creepiness of the character ❤
Nobody could ever play a better deer in the headlights than Sarah Brightman
LOL 😆let’s just say Sarah’s Christine is not one of my personal favorites. But credit where credit is due… she was the first, the OG Christine and no one can ever take that from her. 👍🏻
She ain't playing for the camera. She's playing to the person in the back row.
She's a friggin legend.
Not gonna lie, I practiced that look in front of a mirror and I couldn't even come close.
Well thank you
Dude!! ya crackin me up!!
Michael Crawford owns this song right up until the last heavenly note.
Why, what went wrong with the last heavenly note?
@@marlowe4105 the girl tops it I think they mean
You mean up through?
The best Phantom ever!
Michael Crawford is by far the best Phantom. His voice is soft and gentle but has this insane power behind it at the most wonderful of times.
I don't think a soft and gentle voice really reflects the character of the Phantom who is a tortured soul, living in darkness with a lifetime of emotional pain.
I think he needs to be a bit rough around the edges with the voice.
Erik's voice is described to be as loud as thunder and as soft as an angel.
I like Gerard Butler.
All of those reasons you cited are why he is gutter trash.
M_Christine Everyone can have an opinion. But you somehow picked the one that is objectively the worst
The insane thing is, at the time Michael Crawford was known to be a physical comedy actor, so many people went into Phantom expecting it to be a goofy show. Apparently during intermission at previews, everyone was going to the payphones and going ''you're....not gonna believe this..."
In an interview with Lloyd Webber I learned the following. Crawford wanted to extend his repertoire to get more work and decided to take singing lessons. Lloyd Webber was visiting someone who shared premises with the singing coach and heard the voice and asked, "Who is that?" When the reply came, "It is Michael Crawford having a singing lesson" Lloyd Webber said, "I have found my Phantom."
@@konradyearwood5845 True, I remember that as well.
@@konradyearwood5845Ever heard of a little show called Hello Dolly in 1969? Your story is only partially accurate. Yes, Mr Crawford was taking voice lessons from Sarah Brightman’s (Webber’s wife at the time) coach, but certainly not because he’d never sung before. He’d already had a long career of singing professionally. Close, very close, but no cigar 😉
Prior to Hello Dolly Michael Crawford was in the Musical "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" with Zero Montel. A funny movie from 1966.
Sorry, typing error. Zero Mostel
Crawford is the only version that brings tears to my eyes.
Hi Lisa💐💐
You might not have heard the Vienna version (in German).
Please Mr Lloyd Webber bring this original masterpiece out on dvd for those of us who didn’t get to see it live. ♥️
Michael Crawford the BEST in my opinion
My grandma took me to see this multiple times in the 90s in Toronto, Canada. She died two weeks ago at home. I got to care for her and while she was unconscious but could hear I played this song for her. It was her favorite. Especially Michael Crawford. 💜
Hi Carrie💐💐
🫂🫂❤️
Sarah Brightman looks completely hypnotized by the Phantom.
Nope, she looks completely possessed..... by a demon or the Phantom. Who knows....😆😝
I think that’s intentional
His face at 4:12 just makes me wanna cry, it just oozes with "Please don't reject me, you're my everything".
Michaels 'Music of the Night' will always be my favourite, it conveys such a softer yet deeper emotion to me than the others I've seen
Indeed it does and also his contentment right at the end. Absolute perfection.
As it happens, the reason that the Phantom has a half mask is because Michael Crawford found himself unable to properly convey the Phantom's emotions with a full mask as seen in the official branding of the musical. Those few seconds are clearly testament to this, as with a full mask the Phantom would have simply looked on stone faced.
I've always had so much empathy for The Phantom. I never understood why Christine didn't stay with him forever.
@@cdlt587 The guy did watch her secretly in her dressing room, killed a couple people, tried to kidnap her, threatened to kill her fiancé, and apparently made a Real Doll in her likeness. So.....a few red flags there. LOL!
But dang, I don't think I'd be able to resist him. He's not evil. He's just suffering PTSD and extreme isolation and could be rehabilitated.
@@suicune2001 hahahahaha yeah I know.....
Of all the male singers who sang this play Michael Crawford can't be beat.
@Zamigirl It's definitely a song, meant for a waltz. Who wouldn't want to dance with Michael, as he either sang this to them directly, or played a recording in the background? (6/1/2024)
Nobody sings it better than Crawford !!!!
Barton was good
"For I compose the music of the night" *casually tosses sheet music to the side*
Amanda Barber LOL!
R.I.P the music of the night
Near the *burning* candles too. ;)
*IT'S OVER NOW, THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!* Sorry, you left that joke *hanging from a noose.* ;)
Youtubing Jaguar lol
Crawford truly is my favorite as well. He sings it like a lullaby but with a hidden urgency of need. That's so hard to do in a single performance. He truly was born to play this role. Love it!
Met MC in '87 during his time in Phantom/Broadway. The man couldn't have been more gracious.
I remember once I've been in NYC with my parents in 1997. I was crazy about seeing this show but the tickets were so expensive for us we couldn't afford it. The box office attendant said finally wait there are three tickets in the row 50 of the orchestra we said yes. The night of the show we enter the theatre gave the tickets to the person that help us and we headed to the back she called us. No it's this way and we followed. It happened that the seats were in the first row in the middle. We saw each other and we couldn't believed it. When the orchestra starts with this amazing pipe organ that filled us with the illusion it made us vibrate our bodies. My mother and I saw each other and we were crying about the emotion. Then in the beginning an enormous chandelier falls right on top of our heads I could feel the breeze and falls on stage. The director of the orchestra and the singer were fabulous I fell in love with the music of Weber. I'm eternally thankful to that man that with just that enormous gesture made us so incredibly happy.
He moves so smooth and softly light on his feet which for his character would make sense because he's a magician and an illusionist
I don't care what anyone say, Michael Crawford was, is, will always be the Phantom. No one sing this song like him.
I agree. He was the best/ absolutely phenomenal!!!
Hear, hear.
Watched it this week and the new phantom was brillant . Best part of the show
People keep saying that Sarah looks creepy. You guys seem to forget she is supposed to be in a DARN DIDLLY DARN TRANCE. OF COURSE SHE WON'T LOOK REGULAR!!!!
Bonnie Da Bunny nah, she always looks like that. I have yet to find a video of her where her eyes don’t creep me out.
MlleBree oh, okay
Rooby Roo aww rooey - poor Sarah lisa Tracy. It’s not her fault. She was probably in trance state. It happens a lot to many women. We all have a history and a story. She probably slipped Adele Ricky Martin graham a sleeping pill ???? Poor Adele- everyone keeps mixing up Martin and graham....
The Exotic Shorthair I know
*Darn Didlly Darn*
....same....
I worked security for many Broadway shows. The Phantom of the Opera was the best show that I have ever seen. The music stayed with me for many months. Thank you Andrew Lloyd Weber.
My girlfriend took me to see Phantom of the Opera in the West End on New Year's Eve 1991. Enjoyed it immensely.
No one sings these roles like Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. They were absolute perfection in these roles.
Well, Crawford was the composer's own choice, so I'm not surprised he was so good
Butler is awesome as the phantom
@@ingridmay66 he's good looking but not q beautiful singer like micheal in my opinion
@@sophiezadpoerozny4972 Well to each his own of course, but I love Butler's version. His version is different.
@@ingridmay66 ❤️
Although my favorite Christine and Raoul have changed over time, nobody has managed to knock Michael Crawford from the top spot on my list. In my opinion, he embodies the role like no other.
Layla, sorry but in my eyes Ramin karimloo (phantom) and Sierra Boggas (Christine) are absolutely briilant, the chemistry, passion is amazing to see. I also know Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman are so good too. Know everyone who has seen the Phantom of the Opera, has their own particular favourites Doreen Parker
Agreed. It’s amazing how many of the original performers of these great shows - embodied their characters, that is to say - through both movement as much as voice. For me, many of today’s principles have become what I call ‘vibrato-belters’, with less character/nuances. As an example I’m looking at Lea Salonga compared with Frances Rufelle’s original Éponine (Lea is of course brilliant) but a good example.
I was lucky enough to see him live once and he was absolutely amazing. Best experience of my life.
I’ve seen a bunch of these guys live. Crawford is, by miles, the best!
He is the phantom
Does this guy even breathe??? Unbelievable singing skills.
eric medina Yea. It takes a lot of skill to know when to breathe when singing. I have sung this song before
eric medina He had a special stage show on PBS of the back stories of Phantom of the Opera I recommend you look up. The female co-singer of his Broadway show (her first name was Dale) was there for the duets. Very entertaining!
It's called lip synching
@@borisbalkan707 you can watch his live shows . There are some videos on RUclips . He sings just like he does in this vid
@@borisbalkan707 I saw this live when it first opened and yes this is how he sang it, with the right training you can keep your lungs full enough to perform it like this.
Michael Crawford is simply the best ever
Who's here from.the free version that was released during quarantine ?
John Gallagher me!
John Gallagher Me too!
@@suegourd8211 I've been kicking myself since the late 80s ..we had the London original cast here in Toronto including Michael Crawford who I loved in the britcom Some Mothers do have em ..anyway one of my great life regrets is not going to see it at the time in high school when our school drama club was going ..all because I was to cool to let people know I might have been into it. ..if it ever comes back I'm def going 👍
I was a fan long before the quarantine release but had never seen the stage performance and LOVED IT.
Me!!!!!
Watched it twice
Crawford and Brightman are the standard that all leads in Phantom should aspire to be.
A hell of a way of saying,," Be Mine "
Crawford - The daddy of all Phantoms ...
He will always be THE Phantom to me. The others have followed him, but none can even come close to him.
Well Gerad wont be Happy about that no i think he aint bothered
Peter King the daddy! More like the great-grandfather of all the phantoms
Not that I don't like Gerry Butler but I think he sounds a bit harsh in comparison to Mike Crawford.
The first and the best
Beautiful. This is the way the song is supposed to be sung... soft, seductive, meant to wrap around the ear and fill the mind.
Yes. I agree. Everything is very much more declaimed nowadays. There's no legato, no sotto Voce, no rubato, I'm not saying the singing is bad... It's all well sung these days, but there's no verissmo, no depth to the characterisation of the voice. Tbf Ramin does a bit, but he has the advantage of having sung the sequel too, so gets a layer deeper than most... Colm Wilkinson also had some very tender moments, but Michael is still the gold standard 😉
Best comment I've read. You really hit the mark.
After all these years I still get goose bumps listening to this masterpiece...
You should listen to Puccini’s Fanciulla del West to see who really wrote this masterpiece 🤷🏻♂️
That said , I still enjoy this very much!
Hard to find this version of the lyrics so here it is:
Nighttime sharpens, heightens each sensation
Darkness wakes and stirs imagination
Silently the senses abandoned their defenses
Helpless to resist the notes I write
For I compose the music of the night
Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendor
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Hearing is believing
Music is deceiving
Hard as lightning, soft as candlelight
Dare you trust the music of the night?
Close your eyes for your eyes will only tell the truth
And the truth isn’t what you want to see
In the dark it is easy to pretend
That the truth is what it ought to be
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
Close your eyes
Start a journey through a strange new world
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Close your eyes and let music set you free
Only then can you belong to me
Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darkest side give in
To the power of the music that I write
The power of the music of the night
You alone can make this song take flight
Help me make the music of the night
These are the only lyrics I'll ever acknowledge!!! Absolute mastery and as a 12 year old boy soprrano, they are the lyrics I only ever listened to and when I perform now as a adult, these are the lyrics I hope to be able to perform!!!!
Thank you for sharing.
When were the lyrics changed? Why?
Agreed. This is the one and only Phantom@@User1975-
Michael Crawford is the GOAT Phantom
Sarah Brightman & Michael Crawford will always be the TRUE Phantom & Christine. Period.
Here we see the wild Opera Ghost, Phantomius operatica crawfordium, in his natural habitat, attempting to attract a mate.
Amanda Barber 😂
You find yourself in Christine's position at the start of the song and hear these lyrics and the lyrics that Gerard Butler sings in the movie at the same time. You look around for the second voice, but as you glance around, the Phantom starts: *"Nighttime sharpens, heightens each sensation..."* and you turn towards him as you *listen to the Music of the Night* and *close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams.* Hehehehe. ;)
Sorry no Gerry Butler for me; Michael Crawford all the way
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lol. very accurate
Sarah's eyes in this video always freaked me out
Courtney Michelle Crazy eyes brightman
and the phantom was supposed to be scary !😶
Her whole face has always made me uncomfortable, idk it's hard for me to focus on
Interesting, Rooby. I can see the similarities to actresses in silent films based on your insightful remarks.
Still creepy as hell
Michael Crawford’s voice is wonderful 😊.
I have seen this show 5 times. Twice with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. The first was the opening night for the public. What a thrill, What a cast, What a musical score
Freaking amazing. Notice how he looks at her when she sees herself as his bride?? Even with a mask, his love and desire are on his face.
Even if you're not a fan of musicals or POTO, ya gotta admit that the Phantom has a pretty cool lair.
I find that in every phantom video, Sarah either looks like a teenager just starting to wear makeup, A killer Phsyco, Or someone wayy too interested in you.
Rebecca Rempel it’s the eyes. I’m more afraid of Sarah Brightman than the Phantom.
i think Sarah is trying to look mesmerized under the spell of the phantom. that is the effect a narcissist like the phantom can have on his prey.
Jake Miller He's not a narcissist
I see why you think that, but he isn't, not in the movie and especially not in the books. :)
That's what makes her so great in the role to me. She looks like a reanimated corpse.
KateKat overly attached girlfriend meme
Andrew Lloyd Webber is a god damn genius.
Michael’s performance is truly mesmerising. He literally has me in a trance every time I watch him. He’s a truly remarkable actor. His mannerisms are so on point with the character he is portraying. He was like this as Frank Spencer as well. He truly convinces you of the role he’s playing and you have a hard time distinguishing fact from fiction.
Micheal Crawford’s Phantom was the first Phantom I really fell in love with, and his singing is so perfect. It captures that ‘creepy yet seductive’ vibe all Phantoms should have.
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True, I just watched 2 other phantoms and they did Not have it. They were creepy but not in the right way. This phantom (Crawford) was charming and seductive, creepy yet exhilarating, intriguing, moving ,and hypnotic all at the same time.
@@UXSpecialist Sorry, I cannot see any charming and seductive, Creepy, yes.
“Creepy yet seductive”. Love it!
It's not even close. Michael Crawford is the best Phantom.
I'm absolutely obsessed with this song and michael crawford as the phantom !!!
I was at a convention in Los Angeles in 1989 with my English mother accompanying me. We were passing the theater-and I think it was on Wilshire Boulevard-to see that the Phantom of the opera was playing there with the original cast. I wanted to go so badly, but my mother, in her 70’s was not up to it and I would never have left her alone, so I missed that opportunity. But seeing this was a treasure. I’m in my late 70’s now, so seeing this was a gift. Thank you.
There was only ever one Phantom - Michael Crawford ❤
he,s the best phantom EVER
The voice of michael crawford has a life of its own. It’s on another level!🙌🏻
Definitely!!
many men have sung this song over the years, but only michael's version brings the goosebumps and the tears, thank you ALW for such a mesmerizing song
The ONLY Phantom. Michael Crawford. Absolutely amazing.
I'll never understand why they changed the lyris from this version. It's pure poetry.
Yeah! I have a friend who is always singing the alternate version and looking at me funny when I sing this one. Was this the original?
@@FadzaiSimango Yes, this is the original version from 1986 when it was first performed i was 12 years old and while in London with my Grandfather and Mom we saw it performed as Guests of some British Army friends my Grandfather served alongside, it was later changed after Michael Crawford left the production in LA
Agreed. The original had more class.
Why do they now emit the line “ for I compose the music of the night” ?
These lyrics that you hear originated from the Richard Stilgoe lyric performed at Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sydmonton Festival in 1985. There should still be a video on RUclips of Colm Wilkinson performing these lyrics. It's different again, but many of those lines survived into this version. Stilgoe was the original sole lyricist, but then he and Andrew felt they needed another lyricist as it wasn't working out the way they'd hoped. Enter Charles Hart. It's his lyrics on the original cast album and the productions. The video here still has his lyrics, but they use more of Stilgoe's original lines.
michael crawford ,the best version of music of the night
When Michael Crawford sings this song, I forget to breathe.
Michael Crawford, just superb.
The only real version. Dark and ethereal in a way no one else has been able to match.
I was 8-9 years old as a South African child when I heard this. I fell in love needles to say. A black child from the dusty plains of Africa. I adore this musical piece.
Michael is breathtaking in this role, he is the one and only PHANTOM!
“Close your eyes, for your eyes will only tell the truth, and the truth isn’t want you want to see.”
Love that line :)
Michael Crawford is smoking hot, he took this to another level that won’t be touched. Every note and movement is precise. At 3:30, the performance is like an out of body experience. Even the way he covers Christine in the boat with the blanket.
He walks backwards like a boss.
The way her rocks her at 3:18 that gentleness and confidence, has yet to be surpassed
Yes the way he rocks her at 3:18, indeed and the best part about that is these are the numbers for MY birthdate! OMG and the way he effortlessly scoops her up? SIGH! SOB!
Lucky bitch!
😍💘💋
John owen jones
My friend another level
He walks backwards like the tin man. Needs some WD40 on those knees 2:07
@@HORHAYY10 NO! It's choreographed dance moves! Everything he's doing is BEAUTIFUL!
😍💘💋💋💋
Every time I watch this original "Music of the Night" with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman, it is the most hypnotic and sensual scene in "The Phantom of the Opera". I've watched other musical actors & actresses portray this same scene, but nothing compares to this original!
I just love his little smile at the end. Michael is the one true Phantom!
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Who else would've loved to hear Michael sing Til I Hear You Sing?
Me!
Michael said in an interview that he had never seen LND and has refused to even listen to the music because he believed that the musical POTO ended with Christine leaving with Raoul, as in LeRoux's book, and the Phantom eventually died alone. That is what makes the story so heart breaking. Though I, too, love that song from LND, and Michael probably believes it would be a sort of betrayal to the original intent of the author. Yet, you are correct... If Michael were to put it on a cd, it would be magnificent, and I would be first in line to buy it.
@@karenpinson759 agreed
His voice is literally like an angel. I can’t believe I found this live! If he sang this to me I would immediately fall in with him. 🎼😍
I love Michael Crawfords voice so so much❤
There's literally no pause or breath between "Let your mind start a journey to a strange new world!" and "Leave all thoughts of the life you knew before!"
One of the most beautiful things on stage I've ever seen. Michael Crawford was absolutely incredible...
Michael Crawford will always be my phantom!
All in all, that is one seriously talented dude. Kudos, Mr. Crawford.
Even after 25 years I still can't believe thats the guy who played Frank Spencer.
I know it... It really goes to show how talented Michael is!!
Christopher Harwood who is frank spencer?
man raj it's an old (1970s) british comedy... look up Some Mothers do Have Them.
Kind of like, Hugh Lauries House character vs his Brit Com characters.
amy clarke Michael is very funny. Just my opinion. God bless.😀
This was the Phantom, Without doubt Michael Crawford's skill in this role, the softness yet power, every word pronounced. Sarah Brightman, young, beautiful, talented actress and singer. There are many talented people but to have it all come together as it did so very beautifully. Your emotions soar. A master piece of work! Who would have thought that Michael Crawford could have given such a Magnificent piece. One very talented man.
I do hope his life has been blessed as he has blessed us.
"Listen babe, I'm hot in the dark where you can't see what you're looking at"
- This Song
Michael was sensational. I haven't been able to connect with anyone else in this role. Gorgeous. x
What really blows my mind is that this gentleman was that hapless but loveable Frank Spencer..one of the biggest and best paradoxes in life. Love him.
I love how he smiles at the end looking all smitten. More phantoms should do that.
The dissonance and resolution of the strings while Michael holds the final note is pure magic
His little smile at the end is adorable.
Yul Brynner - best King EVER. There will never be another.
Michael Crawford is the best Phantom EVER - PERIOD.
Saw him in LA. AMAZING. Not a dry eye in the house.
No one can hold a cabdelabra to him!
Or a chandelier! LOL!
I don’t know why but Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo make me cry. I really like John Owen-Jones too. It’s so hard to pick favorites. They are all just incredible in their own unique ways.
Ramin is definitely my favorite, but I like the different lyrics in this one.
I first knew about Michael Crawford from watching this video in 2006 and instantly fell in love with his phantom. 13 years later, here I am, falling in love with him again and again. I wish I had been born sooner so that I could see him perform live on stage as phantom.
After getting spoiled from Ramin's voice, Michael Crawford is the only phantom that I can listen to.
It’s nice to hear someone sing the notes and rhythms as they were meant to be. Too many singers take “liberties” - i.e. distort things because they think they’re being expressive. Sing what’s there!
Dude can legit sing. Mad respect. He's got hellacious pipes in him.
It's one of my greatest regrets that I was a child and never got to see Michael perform this live. I used to listen to the CDs my mom bought hoping one day I could see this...
Honestly Michael Crawford was the best Phantom...his voice, especially in this song, gives me chills every time
My God that man is talented, first Frank Spencer, now this
This man’s vibrato needs and Oscar
Michael Crawford looks so damn unrecognisable as the Phantom because he looks so much different in real life, it's amazing. He's the one and only true Phantom...
there is something about his voice which is so hypnotising and i dont know what it is but i love it
My hero! This man has done EVERYTHING, from Frank Spencer, (all his own stunts) through Barnum, Phantom, immaculate production, the best Phantom ever, and then, listen to him singing the nations favourite carol 'O Holy Night' The man is a LEGEND!
I have seen Phantom 10+ times, on broadway and off. I honestly cannot say what my favorite cast is. Phantom is always incredible. I look forward to the next performance.
I watched the film 3 weeks ago and I’ve become utterly obsessed! Trying to figure out dates to go to London and see it in theatre!
ALW absolutely killed it with the majority of the songs!
HANDS DOWN, the best phantom that ever was. I just cried over how beautiful his voice and scene this truly is.
Michael is such an amazing, sweet, and talented man he’s my absolute favorite phantom of all time
Masterpiece…. His voice is so heartfelt. Timeless
It. Was. Beautiful. To. Watch. Every. Minute.
I’m just glad to see a version with the old lyrics of “close your eyes, for your eyes will only tell the truth, and the truth isn’t what you want to see”….. it resonates so much more…
I never realised it was changed. What did they change the lyrics to?
EVERYTHING Michael Crawford touched virtualy turned to gold. This guy was beyond talented, could turn his hand to everything, he was an artistic genius. No other phantom has the " it " factor that michael had. !!.