Sarah is the original Christine (female lead character's name). She was also married to composer Andrew Lloyd Weber for several years. For us Americans, you pronounced Tarja pretty good. One suggestion, don't compare singers, just enjoy what each brings. Both Nightwish versions you plan on watching are awesome. Tarja and Marko kill it, so do Floor and Henk.
I will comment more elaborately on the last one in this series. But this is such a cool ride. PS: I have listened to Floor for many years and I am still bald! I must be immune to Floor 🤣
Yes, you're doing it in the correct order to fully appreciate the differences and nuances of the different versions, i had hoped you would do it in this order and here we are, great job :D I also did not expect to see this "quartet" of reactions this quickly so yeah.. can say that that made the start of my day amazing hehehe. On to the next one, and the next one and... the next one, catch ya at the end of it all ;)
Well, half right. The originals were Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford. He played the Phantom for over 3 years and around 1300 performances beginning in 1986. That is the phantom I will always think of though there have been many since then.
The Spanish (?) Accent sounds cool and different. I was surprised that Mr. Banderas can sing like that. Good, i heard it long time ago. He can dance and sing and Act..Boom. Really impressive. He could do Theatre too. Would be really impressive ! Imagine. It is and was a big Hit here in Europe. That's how i have experienced NW. Just because of the Phantom of the Opera. There is one Movie..or maybe more. Enjoy watching and also Imaginarium, NW Movie ! Please check out that Movie.
the Phantom of the Opera musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber is an ongoing classic. Henk Poort was the singer who played the Phantom in the first Dutch production (and was allegedly ALW's favourite performer in the role.) Henk's background is in both musical theatre and legit opera. Floor was a fan from her childhood. When in 2019 the Dutch TV show "Beste Zangers" (Best Singers) reached out to Floor to participate, all they had to say was that Henk had already agreed to participate, and Floor was all over it. (BTW you should eventually react to all of the episodes eventually. Floor sings in multiple styles and languages each personally tailored for the week's guest. She regularly reduces her fellow singers to tears.) Henk and Floor have since become good friends, and he has appeared on stage with her several times in the past couple of years. But the Nightwish original cover of Phantom, with Marko and Tarja is EPIC!!
Sarah Brightman was at one point Andrew Lloyd Webbers wife. This song was written with her voice in mind, and I love Nightwish version, with either singer, Floor and Henks version on Beste Zangers comes closest to the original while keeping it relatively heavy. But keep in mind this song was written for Sarah's voice
So there are actually two versions with Floor & Henk. The first is from Beste Zangers 2019, The second is from Nightwish's Amsterdam show a few weeks ago.
I'm really glad to see your response to this. She is a.mezzo soprano. That high note is pretty much at the upper limit of her range... I love this! Antonio Banderas is amazing!
I recommend a Spanish singer, her name is Diana Navarro. With the song " El perdón " She is a very versatile singer singing different musical styles with a very particular voice and incredible melismas. She always transmits when she sings. Best regards and I hope you enjoy
I love the A.L. Webbers version of the Phantom of the Opera theme... (there are several musicals, one of them is the Webber version) world wide there are many productions in several languages. I saw the version in Germany... em over 60 times and in the Londoner original around 20 times maybe ^^ Sarah here is the original cast of the character Christine in Lonfon. This video is the in concert version of A.L.Webber Birtday (50th I believe) I have the whole show on DVD. There they show parts of every musical A.L.Webber has composed until so far (e.g. Phantom, Cats, Evita etc) by the top elite of musical theatre stars in GB and beyond
I'm always impressed when people do this song well. This is true musical theater. Floor does an amazing version of this too. It's cool to see how different people approach the same character.
It helps to be married to Andrew Lloyd Webber to have a song written for you in your perfect key. Before this Sarah Brightman was a pop singer who had a British hit with I Lost My Heart To A Starship Trooper in 1978.
So I just found out a couple days ago, that Antonio was originally considered for the Phantom in the 2004 movie! I think he would’ve done GREAT! That’s just me tho!
Well, maybe this is not the best version but this is a good start ;-). Now you are ready for Tarja and Floor versions. Take a long breath before listening the Nightwish versions ...... they are like rollecoaster. 😎
I am a huge Phantom of the Opera. I saw it in Houston and in Las Vegas when it went on tour. Probably one of the best Broadway shows Ive seen next to Les Miserables . There is nothing like seeing it in person ( the original cast) . Night wish version is awesome too. It is Andrew Loyd Webber's best music. This was good but you should see the original Broadway production. Great Reaction! Much love.
Both Sarah and her younger sister Amelia, are world class singers, and in top 5 of the greatest female vocalist ever, able to do more than one genre - in my opinion. They are not as versatile as Floor - nobody really is - but both Brightman sisters have phenomenal voice techniques, skills and talent. Sarah were married to Andrew Lloyd Webber that wrote The Phantom, back then - so the role were built to her skills, so to speak - but newer versions are evolved - again in my opinion. The best one is Floor and Henk with Nightwish from November 2022 close followed by the Beste Zangers version - and then Tarja / Marko and also Floor and Russell Allen. Very different versions - but still great in different ways.
"Floor" will make your hair grow? I have been taking high doses of Floor daily now for several years, and I gotta say, I don't see any additional hair growth as a result...although my beard is turning grey, hahaha. Your results may vary. 🤣😉 Cheers!
Lloyd Webber's music is grandiose just like Nightwish, they are just heavier. If you want to hear Nightwish song closest to Broadway it is Pan from the new album. Phantom of the opera is a story that happens in the Paris opera house.
You are not alone in having never seen "The Phantom". I also feel that both Nightwish versions of the song have also tainted my ability to enjoy the stage version.
Once you've become familiar with both Nghtwish singers' versions... just prepare yourself or an even more epic version.by Tommy Johansson (who has the vocal chops to sing both parts himself!)! Tommy did some arranging for Floor's early solo stuff...he's the guitarist for Swedish metal band Sabaton, in which, Floor's husband, Hannes Van Dahl is the drummer! Tommy also has a YT channel where he creates power metal covers of great songs...thats where you'll find his Phantom...
@@myradutkiewicz9739 Myra...we need to explain to Debbie...within her hundreds of comments...about Tommy. He's the male Floor Jansen...and I can't WAIT to see how big her eyes get when he sings!!!! We'll get a "holy mother of goat's milk" for sure!
React to LA SAETA DE LARIOS by DIANA NAVARRO ( Flamenco religious). with Antonio Banderas ( A capella) I,m suscribe. Thank you and greetings from Zaragoza ( Spain).
"Y'all, all I'm doing is imagining everything I'm hearing with heavy metal." You have no. idea. of the floodgates you might have just opened with that singular statement. I am a Texan...and I am and always will be a "true" country fan (challenge me, I dare you), but I am also a metal-head (imagine that...incongruous to most people, but not as much as you might believe!). Metal is the very last bastion of true classical music composition left in 'popular music' in the world...and we all know it. Couple that with the clear fact that you seem to identify with metal, at least on the level that you've heard it so far, slowly crawling out from underneath your alleged musical rock? Prepare for "THE rabbit hole..." You're starting to gather enough fans now that we'll learn ya how, eventually, lol.
Funny you say that. What strikes me most in this performance is Sarah singing the notes, but lacks in acting. Antonio is a bit better, but both Henk and especially Marko are much more convincing as the phantom. But let us not compare the performance and just celebrate the different interpretations.
Let me put it this way ... against the version of Nightwish (no matter if with Tarja and Marco, or with Floor and Henk), this is like amateur league .... The version with Tarja and Marco is a bit more dramatic, but I find the version with Henk and Floor somehow more harmonious (I like both though), with the latter duo the Beste Zangers version is closer to the original song than the NW version, which one I prefer to hear depends on my mood (both are great)
Technically, the stage version of Andrew Lloyd Weber's Phantom had Sarah Brightman cast opposite Michael Crawford first. The performance with Antonio Banderas was very odd. He has a very high voice, forcing Sarah Brightman to sing much lower - a very bad example.
Debbie, as you can read …… “we” are not a fan of this rendition. Wait ‘till you hear Marko/Tarja and Henk/Floor ……. for me the Beste Zangers-version (2019). Also was the first time they sang it live on tv. Btw. I’ve heard Sarah better singing and ,….. Antonio better stick being an actor.
Omg, if you know the versions from Tarja / Marko and Floor / Henk, this just sounds soo bland. Btw.: for Floor listen to the "Beste Zangers" version first, for me thats better than her stage performances with her solo band and Nightwish because it has just a more special intimacy, or whatever it is.
for me this one is one of the weakest performances of the classical version (meaning: the musical version) of this song, mostly because i think antonio banderas is ruins the part of the phantom completely.
I mean nightwish a band they do very well, but you can not compare sarah's vocals and voice to tarja's. Also Sarah Brightman has also more metal version .
Don't compare any of them just enjoy them all!
I reserve my comments till after HENK AND FLOORS version.
It's gonna be GREAT.
I think it's a great way to see different performances.
Henk and Floor absolutly smashed this tune
Sarah is the original Christine (female lead character's name). She was also married to composer Andrew Lloyd Weber for several years.
For us Americans, you pronounced Tarja pretty good. One suggestion, don't compare singers, just enjoy what each brings.
Both Nightwish versions you plan on watching are awesome. Tarja and Marko kill it, so do Floor and Henk.
Be honest, that lady was on cloud 9 having Antonio Banderas swooning around her, singing to her.
Saw the show for my 70th birthday realy good ..Yes Floor and Henk Poort killed it ...
I will comment more elaborately on the last one in this series. But this is such a cool ride. PS: I have listened to Floor for many years and I am still bald! I must be immune to Floor 🤣
Yes, you're doing it in the correct order to fully appreciate the differences and nuances of the different versions, i had hoped you would do it in this order and here we are, great job :D
I also did not expect to see this "quartet" of reactions this quickly so yeah.. can say that that made the start of my day amazing hehehe.
On to the next one, and the next one and... the next one, catch ya at the end of it all ;)
Well, half right. The originals were Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford. He played the Phantom for over 3 years and around 1300 performances beginning in 1986. That is the phantom I will always think of though there have been many since then.
Same here. Banderas version is my least favorite.
Michael Crawford is forever etched in my mind as Frank Spencer in
Some mother do 'ave 'em, it distracted me although he is a fantastic singer...
SARAH BRIGHTMAN LA MEJOR .. Saludos desde Buenos Aires Argentina 🇦🇷
LOL... there is a single slaughter! Both Tarja with Marko and Floor with Henk slaughter Sarah with Antonio mercilessly on stage! 🤣🤣🤣
Antonio was very very creepy as The Phantom should be.
To be fair Sarah is very good. This is a pretty good production compared to some others which you can find on youtube and promptly skip over.
@@bockusd Sarah can really sing, but this Antonio is just a joke.But many girls love gigolos like him.
To be fair no Floor and Tarja would be singing Phantom if Andrew Lloyd Webber had not written it for Sarah Brightman... just saying
Sarah Brightman the BEST Floor and Tarja no existen
Holy cow you crazy woman.. I am playing catch up on your videos. 😁
😂😂😂😂 omg I just got tickled at your comment!
The Spanish (?) Accent sounds cool and different. I was surprised that Mr. Banderas can sing like that. Good, i heard it long time ago. He can dance and sing and Act..Boom. Really impressive. He could do Theatre too. Would be really impressive ! Imagine. It is and was a big Hit here in Europe. That's how i have experienced NW. Just because of the Phantom of the Opera. There is one Movie..or maybe more. Enjoy watching and also Imaginarium, NW Movie ! Please check out that Movie.
the Phantom of the Opera musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber is an ongoing classic. Henk Poort was the singer who played the Phantom in the first Dutch production (and was allegedly ALW's favourite performer in the role.) Henk's background is in both musical theatre and legit opera. Floor was a fan from her childhood. When in 2019 the Dutch TV show "Beste Zangers" (Best Singers) reached out to Floor to participate, all they had to say was that Henk had already agreed to participate, and Floor was all over it. (BTW you should eventually react to all of the episodes eventually. Floor sings in multiple styles and languages each personally tailored for the week's guest. She regularly reduces her fellow singers to tears.) Henk and Floor have since become good friends, and he has appeared on stage with her several times in the past couple of years. But the Nightwish original cover of Phantom, with Marko and Tarja is EPIC!!
Sarah is one Amazing Singer! The movie is great, you should watch it!
Sara Brightman was like, floor? Hold my beer And watch this!!
Sarah Brightman was at one point Andrew Lloyd Webbers wife. This song was written with her voice in mind, and I love Nightwish version, with either singer, Floor and Henks version on Beste Zangers comes closest to the original while keeping it relatively heavy. But keep in mind this song was written for Sarah's voice
So there are actually two versions with Floor & Henk. The first is from Beste Zangers 2019, The second is from Nightwish's Amsterdam show a few weeks ago.
I'm really glad to see your response to this. She is a.mezzo soprano. That high note is pretty much at the upper limit of her range... I love this! Antonio Banderas is amazing!
Who is a mezzo soprano?
I love Antonio Banderas as the Phantom. He is so creepy. alsoo in Finland yhey consider classical music the fatrher of Metal.
I recommend a Spanish singer, her name is Diana Navarro. With the song " El perdón " She is a very versatile singer singing different musical styles with a very particular voice and incredible melismas. She always transmits when she sings. Best regards and I hope you enjoy
I love the A.L. Webbers version of the Phantom of the Opera theme... (there are several musicals, one of them is the Webber version) world wide there are many productions in several languages. I saw the version in Germany... em over 60 times and in the Londoner original around 20 times maybe ^^ Sarah here is the original cast of the character Christine in Lonfon. This video is the in concert version of A.L.Webber Birtday (50th I believe) I have the whole show on DVD. There they show parts of every musical A.L.Webber has composed until so far (e.g. Phantom, Cats, Evita etc) by the top elite of musical theatre stars in GB and beyond
All bow down to the Great Sarah Brightman !
I'm always impressed when people do this song well. This is true musical theater. Floor does an amazing version of this too. It's cool to see how different people approach the same character.
It helps to be married to Andrew Lloyd Webber to have a song written for you in your perfect key. Before this Sarah Brightman was a pop singer who had a British hit with I Lost My Heart To A Starship Trooper in 1978.
Agradezco que existiera ese matrimonio *.*
So I just found out a couple days ago, that Antonio was originally considered for the Phantom in the 2004 movie! I think he would’ve done GREAT! That’s just me tho!
Yes, Floor and Henk port, live and on Beste Zingers (Dutch TV show 2019??) You will need to breathe, though.
Now listen to Floor and uncle Henk to hear how it SHOULD sound..
Good choice Debbie. First the original and then both NW versions. I can't wait for the rest😀
And Beste Zangers too
If you haven't seen it on Broadway, you haven't seen it.
Nightwish just performed this in November and have a recent band video available to see. Amazing. with Henk Port. Live.
Well, maybe this is not the best version but this is a good start ;-). Now you are ready for Tarja and Floor versions. Take a long breath before listening the Nightwish versions ...... they are like rollecoaster. 😎
throwback 4 ya "Pretty Blue Eyes" by Steve Lawrence
You should go see the whole musical. It's a great piece. I've seen it several times and haven't gotten tired of it yet 🙂
Sorry for the spoiler but you can look forward to Tarja, Henk, Floor and Nightwish! Really!
I am a huge Phantom of the Opera. I saw it in Houston and in Las Vegas when it went on tour. Probably one of the best Broadway shows Ive seen next to Les Miserables . There is nothing like seeing it in person ( the original cast) . Night wish version is awesome too. It is Andrew Loyd Webber's best music. This was good but you should see the original Broadway production. Great Reaction! Much love.
Just got in tonight, so I will wait until you have reacted to all three. See ya later Cindereller...lol x
Both Sarah and her younger sister Amelia, are world class singers, and in top 5 of the greatest female vocalist ever, able to do more than one genre - in my opinion. They are not as versatile as Floor - nobody really is - but both Brightman sisters have phenomenal voice techniques, skills and talent.
Sarah were married to Andrew Lloyd Webber that wrote The Phantom, back then - so the role were built to her skills, so to speak - but newer versions are evolved - again in my opinion. The best one is Floor and Henk with Nightwish from November 2022 close followed by the Beste Zangers version - and then Tarja / Marko and also Floor and Russell Allen.
Very different versions - but still great in different ways.
Not Floor and Henk or Nightwish with Tarja?
You should watch the movie i think you'll love it! ❤
In this case the one who surprised me was Antonio Banderas I knew Sarah was going to be great.
Not gonna lie, he shocked me too. I didn’t even know he sang!
"Floor" will make your hair grow? I have been taking high doses of Floor daily now for several years, and I gotta say, I don't see any additional hair growth as a result...although my beard is turning grey, hahaha. Your results may vary. 🤣😉 Cheers!
Lloyd Webber's music is grandiose just like Nightwish, they are just heavier. If you want to hear Nightwish song closest to Broadway it is Pan from the new album. Phantom of the opera is a story that happens in the Paris opera house.
You wanna hear rock, and classical, with Sarah's amazing voice? This is great, but there is better.... "Fleurs du mal" . ..... Totally awesome!
You are not alone in having never seen "The Phantom". I also feel that both Nightwish versions of the song have also tainted my ability to enjoy the stage version.
It's not the original. That was Sarah Brightman and Micheal Crawford.
I think this version need Empuu so much !!!
Once you've become familiar with both Nghtwish singers' versions... just prepare yourself or an even more epic version.by Tommy Johansson (who has the vocal chops to sing both parts himself!)! Tommy did some arranging for Floor's early solo stuff...he's the guitarist for Swedish metal band Sabaton, in which, Floor's husband, Hannes Van Dahl is the drummer! Tommy also has a YT channel where he creates power metal covers of great songs...thats where you'll find his Phantom...
A huge yes to Tommy Johansen version!
@@myradutkiewicz9739 Myra...we need to explain to Debbie...within her hundreds of comments...about Tommy. He's the male Floor Jansen...and I can't WAIT to see how big her eyes get when he sings!!!! We'll get a "holy mother of goat's milk" for sure!
I'm watching and thinking where's the pen BREATH
😅😅😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😂
Ahh but I saw it with Sarah and Micheal so all comparisons are very tough.
React to LA SAETA DE LARIOS by DIANA NAVARRO ( Flamenco religious). with Antonio Banderas ( A capella) I,m suscribe. Thank you and greetings from Zaragoza ( Spain).
"Y'all, all I'm doing is imagining everything I'm hearing with heavy metal." You have no. idea. of the floodgates you might have just opened with that singular statement. I am a Texan...and I am and always will be a "true" country fan (challenge me, I dare you), but I am also a metal-head (imagine that...incongruous to most people, but not as much as you might believe!). Metal is the very last bastion of true classical music composition left in 'popular music' in the world...and we all know it. Couple that with the clear fact that you seem to identify with metal, at least on the level that you've heard it so far, slowly crawling out from underneath your alleged musical rock? Prepare for "THE rabbit hole..." You're starting to gather enough fans now that we'll learn ya how, eventually, lol.
Well the singing is not comparable. I think Floor and Henk blow this out of the water. But theatrically this is good.
Funny you say that. What strikes me most in this performance is Sarah singing the notes, but lacks in acting. Antonio is a bit better, but both Henk and especially Marko are much more convincing as the phantom. But let us not compare the performance and just celebrate the different interpretations.
No , that is a boring Version , when you listen to the Versions of Nightwish or Floor and Henk Cover are both 100 % better
Let me put it this way ... against the version of Nightwish (no matter if with Tarja and Marco, or with Floor and Henk), this is like amateur league ....
The version with Tarja and Marco is a bit more dramatic, but I find the version with Henk and Floor somehow more harmonious (I like both though), with the latter duo the Beste Zangers version is closer to the original song than the NW version, which one I prefer to hear depends on my mood (both are great)
Told you it was a cool version
This version lowers heart rates. You will need 2 breathing pens for Tarja and Marko version.
Sarah's voice is great but there was no chemistry...
Hello beautiful 🌹
Watch the movie. Watch the theater. You need the whole show to get the context. One song from it doesn't do the musical justice.
no better than tommy's pr henk and floor hehe
Technically, the stage version of Andrew Lloyd Weber's Phantom had Sarah Brightman cast opposite Michael Crawford first. The performance with Antonio Banderas was very odd. He has a very high voice, forcing Sarah Brightman to sing much lower - a very bad example.
I think you will find the Nightwish versions to be much better.
There are people out there that can sing much better than these two.
Debbie, as you can read …… “we” are not a fan of this rendition. Wait ‘till you hear Marko/Tarja and Henk/Floor ……. for me the Beste Zangers-version (2019). Also was the first time they sang it live on tv.
Btw. I’ve heard Sarah better singing and ,….. Antonio better stick being an actor.
Omg, if you know the versions from Tarja / Marko and Floor / Henk, this just sounds soo bland.
Btw.: for Floor listen to the "Beste Zangers" version first, for me thats better than her stage performances with her solo band and Nightwish because it has just a more special intimacy, or whatever it is.
Good advice, but....copyright on Beste Zangers is difficult to circumvent for a beginner.
Lmao you already thinking of the heavy metal sound🤣🤣 i personaly do not like this version, much to tame haha
Gerard Butler the original singer is better
Is it a joke ????
Is what a joke?
for me this one is one of the weakest performances of the classical version (meaning: the musical version) of this song, mostly because i think antonio banderas is ruins the part of the phantom completely.
Floor Jansen & Henk Poort ,plese
I mean nightwish a band they do very well, but you can not compare sarah's vocals and voice to tarja's. Also Sarah Brightman has also more metal version .