Sarah Brightman is incredible 1. Perfect voice (bass, high level), 2. beautiful Egyptian eyes (that blue look!!) 3. the last note (she was the only one to do it perfectly), since that time I have never heard another christine with a so powerful and crystal clear level note like this one.
I think it works though!I heard Cameron Macintosh say in an interview that the point of the video, we I mean the goal was to make it as over the top as possible. Said he and alw have had a laugh over the years occasionally at how ridiculous this video was.
This was the video that introduced me to phantom of the opera XD I was maybe five years old, and because my dad was a huge Phantom fan, he wanted to get me into it too. Dunno why he chose THIS vid, but I still loved it. 11 years later and it's safe to say my dad successfully made a fan out of me XD
Oh my god! Now I get it! Raoul poofy hair, the Phantom's raspy, incomprehensible voice, Christine's inexisting personality... THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA MOVIE IS BASED ON THIS MUSIC VIDEO!!!
This version is kind of like a prototype (different mask, different phantom, different lyrics e.g. "the phantom of the opera is now your mastermind" instead of "...is there inside your mind"), and for that reason, it's fascinating to watch. Great to see how it evolved into the final version we all know and love
This version was designed to be totally over the top. Steve Harley who plays the Phantom here also plays Raoul. It was done as a promo to basically remind people what the story was all about as there hadn't been a version done for sometime. Harley stood in as the Phantom because at this point Crawford had not been cast and the decision for the half mask idea had not been decided upon.
+Opera Ghost Yeah, the half-mask we see that covers only one side of the face was added later. I can understand that though. The half-mask allows more singing options, less limitations on your performers the better.
She was great, he was terrible. Antonio Banderas did better, but he was still not my favorite. No one can play the parts like Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo.
Sarah does blink a few times (when putting on the veil, when Phantom is behind her while she's dressed as Cleopatra, while performing as Cleopatra). But I kind of like that she doesn't. Shows she's enraptured by her Angel of Music...and maybe bordering on insanity like he is. (After all, he is there, inside her mind, lol.)
Eric Rodriguez I'm afraid there is only two man who has ever mastered the art of my voice.. *Sighs dreamily and glances towards room covered in pictures of Michael Crawford and Ramin Karimloo*
It's a good thing this was only a promo video, but ALW knew Harley was wrong for the actual role. Thank goodness he already had Michael Crawford in mind for the actual show. In actual fact, ALW had asked Crawford about it almost a year before this, but he was doing Barnum at the time. As soon as he was finished, ALW called him for the Phantom.
if I'm not mistaken, there were three movie adaptations of the phantom of the opera musical, and while I know the silent movie was a classic, it's bizzare to watch them without the recognizable songs, especially the main theme. Andrew Lloyd Webber is just so amazing.
This is the most underwhelming phantom what the hell Producers: Hey, you? Random guy on the street: Me? P: Yes. Wanna be the phantom? Guy: Oh uhm P: Can you sing? Guy: Yeah but-- P: EXCELLENT. WEAR THIS MASK
I searched like crazy this version! On the DVD that my mother had, it had this version of the music and always liked to hear, but who said I found it later? I gave up for a while, and now finally found! Thanks for uploading!
I actually really like the phantoms voice in this. I can see by the comments that he isn't very popular but i dont know why, but I kinda like the muddle up broken voice he seems to have, maybe it sort of reflects the life he had growing up with his face being so deformed that it also affected his speech pattern?idk . also i think these lyrics he sings are pretty powerful and i wish they were still in the song now performed: You'll give your love to me, for love is blind.
I really like Sarah Brightman in this song. She's not my favorite Christine, and in some songs her voice is a bit too shrill, but I never understand why she gets so much hate. She did a great job as Christine, in my opinion.
***** I don't prefer this version because of the overall production :/ I know at the time of filming this was the best quality and imagination they could do, but its so cringe worthy! I do agree about the plot tho!
I'd never seen this video nor heard this version of the song before. Thanks for uploading it! This song still ROCKS! ♫♪ That Phantom though, his voice and mask are all wrong wrong wrong. He looks like he's got a "CATS" mask on. And he's hitting the wrong accents on the song. Smh.
+Cate Morgan Gina Beck can beat her and this is coming from a huge Sarah fan. I prefer her later work. From One Night In Eden on, before that not so much
WOW..this is the BEST version EVER!!! I am fall in love with the song and the two amazing voices no matter how many times after listened to the song. Are the two people in here Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford? Please tell me. I really want to know. I am really truly admired and loved their wonderful voices. On the guy part, he in here is the best voice for Phantom. He sings with so passion. I can feel his pain. Thanks a lot for uploading!!!
Yes, many things in this clip (the mask, some stage design, the performer playing the Phantom) are very different to what ALW had settled on by the time opening night rolled around. This is the pre-premiere 'advertising' for the show, and the show wasn't even really completed when this clip was made.
Leonardo carrizales actually, this is the original. Webber changed his mind on how the show should be. New mask, new Phantom, a switch to more opera-like music. Luckily for him, he realized this on time so he could change it.
#Christine Beneath the opera house I know He's there He's with me on a stage He's everywere And when my song begins I always find The phantom of the opera is there inside my mind #phantom Sing once again with me Our strange duet My power over you Grows stronger yet You'll give your love to me For love is blind The phantom of the opera is there your mastermind #Christine Those who have seen your face Draw back in fear I'am the mask you wear #phantom It's me they hear #Both Your (my)spirit and my(your) voice in one combined The phantom of the opera is there inside my(your)mind Sing once again with me our strange duet My power over you Grows stronger yet (I'll)You'll give your (my)love to me(you) For love is blind The phantom of the opera is now your(my)master mind #phantom Sing! My angle of music! #Christine He's there the phantom of the opera....... #phantom Sing... Once again with me,our strange duet My power over you grows stonger and stronger Sing... My angel of music Sing! Sing our strange duet Sing! The phantom of the opera Is now your mastermind I am here inside your mind! I am everywere! You're in my power Sing! Sing my angel of music!
Saw Sarah Brightman live yesterday and she could STILL hit that note at the very end. I thought my mind was going to explode. It was super amazing!
"It's me they hear"
Unfortunately.
LOOOL OMG
+Caitlin Flynt Exactly what I thought XD
+Caitlin Flynt XDDDD
Did the phantom really cut the chandelier rope with a kitchen knife?
Lol.
what has been seen, cannot be unseen
Sarah Brightman is incredible 1. Perfect voice (bass, high level), 2. beautiful Egyptian eyes (that blue look!!) 3. the last note (she was the only one to do it perfectly), since that time I have never heard another christine with a so powerful and crystal clear level note like this one.
I find this really hilarious yet creepy. Sarah Brightman's eyes give me the creeps 😁 and this Phantom is just...ugh. This screams 1980s 😂
You know it's the 80's when there's snakes and mullets! :)
and probably lots of coke.
bloomNblossoms lol
I'd be screaming like that too if I saw that blond mullet in the audience...thank god for the chandelier.
:-) I thought Pat Sharp had popped over from Fun House.
Lol, they do look alike!
im really happy they changed the lyrics from this to the ones we all know
This is my favorite video of Sarah doing Phantom Of The Opera.
Can we just talk for a second about how high Sarah Brightman looks in this?
lol my 5 year old said "Christine is the one who looks creepy to me."
She does, her eyes are so wide and her facial expressions are odd.
Sparkyisheretoparty ikr lol
@@rosiesummer2711 silly micros)
very haunting rendition. The best version of this yrack
I LOVE THIS WOMAN: VOICE, DELIVERING AND LOOKS ALL PERFECT!
Can't stop laughing at the part where the shadow cuts the rope that holds that huge chandelier......
***** I agree with you about that mask... it is scary
one of my most favorites songs. sarah brightman is so good. bravo!!!!!!!
It starts off cool, gets weird, and then wacky.
agreed
I think it works though!I heard Cameron Macintosh say in an interview that the point of the video, we I mean the goal was to make it as over the top as possible. Said he and alw have had a laugh over the years occasionally at how ridiculous this video was.
This was the video that introduced me to phantom of the opera XD I was maybe five years old, and because my dad was a huge Phantom fan, he wanted to get me into it too. Dunno why he chose THIS vid, but I still loved it. 11 years later and it's safe to say my dad successfully made a fan out of me XD
I love this version!
I didn't know the Phantom had an Egyptian fetish.
Looks like a cult ritual.
Its part of the musical history... If you didn't watch it you're not going to get why she is "egyptian"
Victoria Hervé de Sá
Only this. The normal show is not this blatant.
I think it's really cool. Phantom of the Egyptian Opera with Egyptian theme songs and productions? I'm not going to say I don't want to see that.
Erin F
The Phantom and Technicolour Dreamcoat?
Oh my god! Now I get it! Raoul poofy hair, the Phantom's raspy, incomprehensible voice, Christine's inexisting personality... THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA MOVIE IS BASED ON THIS MUSIC VIDEO!!!
The One and Only Kronos
Grins...
Sad it ended love this song!
This version is kind of like a prototype (different mask, different phantom, different lyrics e.g. "the phantom of the opera is now your mastermind" instead of "...is there inside your mind"), and for that reason, it's fascinating to watch. Great to see how it evolved into the final version we all know and love
at least now I understand what expression Sierra was trying to emulate on the 25th anniversary... those super wide eyes! O.O
I remember that I saw it firs,t in 1996.On the old Laser Disc.
I was amazed!!! Those were good times...
"sing my angel of music, then we're gonna build a wall"
Interesting to see her at a younger stage in her life.
Those beautiful eyes were always there.
And the smile.
love this song, sarah is diva of music
Sarah Brightman does not blink does she?
+H&CTV no... me thinks she must not. Maybe the phantom's 'singing' broke her blink box.
+Jack K. true
She is supposed to be hypnotised. That's the way it is.
She's hypnotised.
Captivating ! Sarah's voice Pure Heaven Just Adore Phantom of The Opera 🌹💔❤️✨👌
The first time I saw this 1:07 made me laugh but now I feel bad
XD
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Tasandria Layne why'd you feel bad?
Funny Man
Same lmao
Wow I love it It being back good memories when I was a child..
My favorite version. Astonishing!
I love this video.... but I can't get over how the mask makes the phantom cross eyed XD
I clicked on this expecting to be blown away by another epic version of the phantom of the opera....boy was I wrong
I find this one so intense and mystical than other versions. The atmosphere suits very well with this song.
Sarah is my favorite female singer. love that voice.
She's such a beauty!
Steve Harley was terrible! I'm glad Michael Crawford replaced him. Sarah Brightman was amazing as always. She looked really young and pretty too.
This version was designed to be totally over the top. Steve Harley who plays the Phantom here also plays Raoul. It was done as a promo to basically remind people what the story was all about as there hadn't been a version done for sometime. Harley stood in as the Phantom because at this point Crawford had not been cast and the decision for the half mask idea had not been decided upon.
+Opera Ghost Yeah, the half-mask we see that covers only one side of the face was added later.
I can understand that though. The half-mask allows more singing options, less limitations on your performers the better.
Wasn't Raoul played by Steve Barton?
I will just pretend I never saw this x.x
Same... I feel disturbed... O____O
WTF did I just watch...?
Mars Same I'm gonna pretend that 2004/ Andrew Lloyd Webber's is the only one I've ever seen in my whole life
One of the things my wife and I disagree on. She says Sarah is not singing but screaming. So it is headphones for me. Beautiful
She was great, he was terrible. Antonio Banderas did better, but he was still not my favorite. No one can play the parts like Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo.
I'll never get tired of this song!
Sarah does blink a few times (when putting on the veil, when Phantom is behind her while she's dressed as Cleopatra, while performing as Cleopatra). But I kind of like that she doesn't. Shows she's enraptured by her Angel of Music...and maybe bordering on insanity like he is. (After all, he is there, inside her mind, lol.)
Love the Egyptian finally. She looks and sounds great,
the guy who is playing the Phantom's voice just.. Doesn't really fit the character all that well
And you would know, as you are him... that sounds kinky.
Eric Rodriguez I'm afraid there is only two man who has ever mastered the art of my voice.. *Sighs dreamily and glances towards room covered in pictures of Michael Crawford and Ramin Karimloo*
The Phantom *In the background* I have! I've been practicing.
Eric Rodriguez Sing for me!
The Phantom No, just no. Also, you have a room full of images of Michael Crawford and Ramin Karimloo as well!? I thought I was the only one.
It's a good thing this was only a promo video, but ALW knew Harley was wrong for the actual role. Thank goodness he already had Michael Crawford in mind for the actual show. In actual fact, ALW had asked Crawford about it almost a year before this, but he was doing Barnum at the time. As soon as he was finished, ALW called him for the Phantom.
3:50 when u see your crush looking at someone else
Krásne, neskutočné, môžem sa na to pozerať stále už celé roky.
if I'm not mistaken, there were three movie adaptations of the phantom of the opera musical, and while I know the silent movie was a classic, it's bizzare to watch them without the recognizable songs, especially the main theme. Andrew Lloyd Webber is just so amazing.
One of my favorite videos wow love :)
I used to believe that was how the story ended when I was a kid. Raoul being crushed under the chandelier. I was misled lol
We all wish that though
I love The Phantom Of The Opera.
This is the most underwhelming phantom what the hell
Producers: Hey, you?
Random guy on the street: Me?
P: Yes. Wanna be the phantom?
Guy: Oh uhm
P: Can you sing?
Guy: Yeah but--
P: EXCELLENT. WEAR THIS MASK
Ellie S.
That's not a random guy, he's the lead vocal of a famous rock band that time 😁.
that was the jokeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Ellie S.
I thought you're serious. Lol. I think ALW should hire the opera singers from beginning.
hahahaHA
It's good that later the music turned into real orchestra.
Wow! Que fantástico
There is nothing about this that doesn't scream "1980's".
Gosh Brightman was so young back then.
Yeah, it's weird to see her so young.
MULLET POWER :p
Great job, Sarah!!
why does Raoul look like Jackson from Hannah Montana in a wig
Because you are an un educated troll that thinks TV is real. You are sad.
I know tv isn't real, and the guy who played Jackson is a real person, I just can't remember his name
And *uneducated
Kataclysmic OMFG YAS! What was his rl name tho..
Man I wish somebody would drop a chandelier on Hannah Montana!!
I searched like crazy this version!
On the DVD that my mother had, it had this version of the music and always liked to hear, but who said I found it later? I gave up for a while, and now finally found! Thanks for uploading!
What did I just witness
Beautiful just beautiful
I actually really like the phantoms voice in this. I can see by the comments that he isn't very popular but i dont know why, but I kinda like the muddle up broken voice he seems to have, maybe it sort of reflects the life he had growing up with his face being so deformed that it also affected his speech pattern?idk . also i think these lyrics he sings are pretty powerful and i wish they were still in the song now performed:
You'll give your love to me,
for love is blind.
Same, there is something about the sickening sound of the phantom's voice that I actually really like
i'm not the only one on here then lol
Katie Scoones
He's too popular that time, that's why ALW chose him as The Phantom.
ENJOY THE MUSIC. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.
Phantom sounds like Elvis Presley trying his hand at opera.
nope. Elvis would have done a better job than this dude.
***** no its not steve Barton god he is raoul
Her eyes her eyes her eyes!!! I'm crying so hard!! I'm going to have nightmares thanks to this video 😭😭😭😭
I really like Sarah Brightman in this song. She's not my favorite Christine, and in some songs her voice is a bit too shrill, but I never understand why she gets so much hate. She did a great job as Christine, in my opinion.
+Sylvia Bloom I wouldn't say that she gets much hate, being at her last concert tour with very expensive tickets all sold out))
Sarah Brightman's eyes stare into my soul, her eyes are like large circles, it's just creepy :O
3:44 Well, you can certainly tell what decade this came out of...
It's so obvious
+Milo Vacek Its coming from 2016? I just play this song and it became real to me. Here and now is all that matters.
No, we were just joking about
the real vid comes from the 80's
Oh my Lord...i was so Lucky to have seen this live xxxx n
Yeah... 2004 version fan for sure ._.
+Craze961 I know how you feel .
***** I don't prefer this version because of the overall production :/ I know at the time of filming this was the best quality and imagination they could do, but its so cringe worthy! I do agree about the plot tho!
+Craze961 How can you enjoy both hearing and watching Emmy Rossum over Sarah Brightman?!
***** It's just my preference ^_^
+HCMattock Because Emmy Rossum is a good singer, like Sarah Brightman
I'd never seen this video nor heard this version of the song before. Thanks for uploading it! This song still ROCKS! ♫♪ That Phantom though, his voice and mask are all wrong wrong wrong. He looks like he's got a "CATS" mask on. And he's hitting the wrong accents on the song. Smh.
I really like Sarah's voice. But the Phantom is just... I mean... why?
I believe this was like a test thing to see if they wanted him
OMG - Raoul's hair!!! :O
Amazing!!! Wonderful!
Michael Crawford will always be the best Phantom (with Joel Grey coming in at close second), but no one can beat Sarah Brightman as Christine.
ERrrrrr Ramin karimloo.?
+justin emery Yes! Best phantom!
+Cate Morgan Gina Beck can beat her and this is coming from a huge Sarah fan. I prefer her later work. From One Night In Eden on, before that not so much
Joel Grey as the phantom???
Joel Grey? Are we talking the same Joel Grey who played the Wizard in Wicked?
this is so beautiful
WOW..this is the BEST version EVER!!! I am fall in love with the song and the two amazing voices no matter how many times after listened to the song. Are the two people in here Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford? Please tell me. I really want to know. I am really truly admired and loved their wonderful voices. On the guy part, he in here is the best voice for Phantom. He sings with so passion. I can feel his pain. Thanks a lot for uploading!!!
💌
the face she makes when she looks into the camera is HILARIOUS!
Still better than the 2004 movie ..
Liam Solbjerg i loved the movie.
bravo usagi92,i'm impressed! not many people take the time to find this stuff out.you have my love!
mi infancia 😍💕
What a wonderful video!!
Can't believe I was 7 the first time I saw this.
Same. Can't believe I really liked this version
Oh my gosh!! lmao I just saw you in the comments section of a different video.
RavenX Arts
where
Certified Pancake Dealer I can't remeber.
Why do people keep complaining about his voice. I'd bet $100 he's better at singing than anyone posting those comments.
So eighties lol The conductor of the orchestra looked like Andy Samberg.
OMG YES!!!
Ashley Wertz
God, I felt like she was staring into my soul...
Pura capacidade de amar, mais que a normal!!
Excelenete! Gracias!
2:05 - 2:25 is 20 seconds of beauty 😍😘
Thanks again.
Sarah is fucking terrifying
thank goodness they changed this omgg
wow. well I now can say for the first time that an original movie wasn't good as the remake
I do not care how bad the phantom is, Sarah is exquisite in this... The video is... Campy 80s and laughable, but I love it.
The phantom's mask, it bothers me as I prefer the original as the phantom with his mask looks like a cat
Yes, many things in this clip (the mask, some stage design, the performer playing the Phantom) are very different to what ALW had settled on by the time opening night rolled around. This is the pre-premiere 'advertising' for the show, and the show wasn't even really completed when this clip was made.
Leonardo carrizales actually, this is the original. Webber changed his mind on how the show should be. New mask, new Phantom, a switch to more opera-like music. Luckily for him, he realized this on time so he could change it.
Well he has a OK voice be I love the Albert hall A LOT BETTER!!!!!!
Seriously?! That's your only issue with this?
Yes, what are your issues with the music video?
A true favourite
#Christine
Beneath the opera house
I know He's there
He's with me on a stage
He's everywere
And when my song begins
I always find
The phantom of the opera is there inside my mind
#phantom
Sing once again with me
Our strange duet
My power over you
Grows stronger yet
You'll give your love to me
For love is blind
The phantom of the opera is there your mastermind
#Christine
Those who have seen your face
Draw back in fear
I'am the mask you wear
#phantom
It's me they hear
#Both
Your (my)spirit and my(your) voice in one combined
The phantom of the opera is there inside my(your)mind
Sing once again with me our strange duet
My power over you Grows stronger yet
(I'll)You'll give your (my)love to me(you) For love is blind
The phantom of the opera is now your(my)master mind
#phantom
Sing! My angle of music!
#Christine
He's there the phantom of the opera.......
#phantom
Sing...
Once again with me,our strange duet
My power over you grows stonger and stronger
Sing...
My angel of music
Sing!
Sing our strange duet
Sing!
The phantom of the opera
Is now your mastermind
I am here inside your mind!
I am everywere!
You're in my power
Sing!
Sing my angel of music!
amazing
Jesus Christ, I'm not even an opera singer (( I want to take lessons, however. )) But even I know I can do waaay better then this dude.
***** YEAH I know.. Dunno why I decided to state 'opera singer' though.
Just love it !