It sounds too commanding to me. I prefer Michael Crawford's and Gerald Butler's versions. Because the Phantom is supposed to be seducing Christine to come to him, not "command" her to come to him with authority...In Gerald and Michael's version, you sense the Phantom's vulnerability and longing for her as he is slyly (yet earnestly) seducing her with his song...It's like a gentle whisper in your ear, beguiling you into a sweet dream, whereas Norm's version sounds just like an angry Mufasa to me. More scary than seductive to my ears. But hey, to each their own, I guess.
Especially when Michael and Gerald deliver the line: "Only then can you belong to me...", they deliver it with such a poignant longing and vulnerability that you can't help but be on their side.
This phantom emits what a lot of phantoms I seen onstage don’t: control. He’s the most dominant and masculine one. And that voice is like actual butter but it’s goes high seamlessly and plunges low with gusto. Yet, you don’t feel like he’s overdoing it. Bravo.
I'm not some sort of connoisseur of the Phantom character, but this is probably the only one I've seen that I really liked besides Gerard Butler. Some people didn't like his take because he wasn't "ugly" enough with it. Well, here's the big booming voice with none of the pretty stuff. Just an intimidating and commanding Phantom. Really good.
Ramin actually has the most control with his voice out of all the phantoms. This phantom also sings way too fast for what the tempo of the song is supposed to be.
@@BlushGush idk, I really like Ramin, he was never taught how to sing yet has a beautiful voice and is incredible at controlling his voice. When he goes into the vibrato, he calls it "the shaky bit"
I love having a black Phantom because of the contrast with the pale white mask and the dark skin. It truly gives his Phantom an even more ghostly look. He also is such a great actor that I can always feel the rage building in his voice during the darker songs, especially when he played Javert.
*Ahem* This guy is phenomenal! But he's not the first Black Entertainer to portray the Phantom. The Late Robert Guillaume was the Phantom way back in 1990 I believe. There's scarce footage of him as the Phantom but what is there is on RUclips.
What's interesting is that in the novel, the race and ethnicity of the phantom is not explicitly mentioned so he could have been black, Middle-Eastern, whatever. But people who read the novel way back when assumed he was white so traditionally, the role of the phantom went to white actors.
+Miss Elly Yeah, but he was from a village that would be predominantly white, plus at this time and place, whether it be Paris or that village, black people and white people would have been very segregated if they were even in the same place. It pulls me out of the story because of this, not because I am racist. It has everything to do with being believable by staying close to what is most likely the historical truth. Since it is a story set in the past, at a specific period I mean. Also, Pikachu is very correct in his observation of the Don Juan Triumphant scene... however, for the most part in that he is wearing a hood.
+Breonnick Why is that? In the book he is described as having the voice of an angel, which almost everyone would think of as higher, like the heavens are high. Tenor makes the most sense I think. And the first one was also a tenor. It was written for a tenor.
@@annmitchell4663 oh I heard him! Just prefer Norm in this moment! I think JOJ does one of the best Stranger then You Dreamt it, especially his last "damn you", "curse you"
His voice brings a much deeper quality than any other Phantom has in the past. A true baritone tackling the role is rather refreshing! All Phantom's I've seen before (John Cudia and Hugh Panaro) were brilliant nonetheless
wow, definitely one of the best renditions of this song I have ever heard. I'm amazed that someone with such a bassy voice can sing the high notes so well.
+Loki Laufeyson At first, I didn't think his voice would fit The Phantom, based on the tone of past actors. And then when I saw Sierra was the leading lady, I was like this is going to be weird, since he played her father in the Little Mermaid. Quarter way through the production I was like WoW! I take it back, very pleasantly surprised. All the Phantoms were Hot, I think it's the mask.
I loved that the phantom had a rich and mature voice, and doesn't sound like a little boy. the phantom should be scary and powerful, feelings that are made of baritone voices not from tenors.
+Maymay LPSFan Sweet and powerful are characteristics of a Lyric Baritone, Lyric Tenor sound like a boy - meaning a sweet voice but childish. A Dramatic Tenor would not sound "like an angel" meaning Lyric Baritones are the standard for these roles. But most of the times, due to the fact that there are a lot of High A (A4), tenors get the role faster.
+Bernardo Goncalves His voice should be masterfully powerful and rich, i also believe it should be able to do beautifully enticing sweet notes as well, to be able to make your heart tremble and put you to a peaceful sleep equally well.
+Tsumi Megami again, beautiful voices belong to the Lyric fach but a Lyric Tenor literally sounds like a fairy. Therefore qualities of these role are achievable for Lyric Baritones - a sweet manly voice.
It's so weird cause they played Ariel and Triton in the Little Mermaid and she always called him Daddy and stuff. This gives Angel of Music an entirely different meaning.
+Sarah Grace Ramin Karimloo (25th Anniversary Phantom & original LND Phantom) was the picture of Guatave Daae in the 2004 movie. So I thought that was cool.
Silvia Luna, the girl who loves spiders FYI, Michael wanted to play the Phantom. He spoke to ALW about it. He also met with Michael Crawford, the original phantom. And a picture exists of them together on stage, in black and white.
I have seen many Phantoms, some wonderful and some merely okay. Norm Lewis's mellifluous baritone, his panther-like movements, and his brilliant acting skills make him one of the best. He is also a very nice guy, signing autographs and posing for pictures at the stage door till all his phans got to meet him. Too bad there is no Tony for best replacement leading actor in a musical -- he'd win it hands-down.
I miss Ramin Karninloo a lot, at this, but i must say, that Norman Lewis' voice ain't bad.. the dark sound is just stunning, and it fits well with the music.
Depth, power, soul, suffering, control, command, soft, gentle, loud, pain, desire, loneliness, etc. etc. etc. After watching a few times I am now converted that Norm Lewis has the best version of this song that I have heard. If I could sing this song I would want to do it exactly like Norm does. Seems so effortless and he brings a range of emotion with every word. Thank you Mr. Lewis for entertaining us!
I feel like this quote from Fifty Shades of Grey perfectly matches the Phantom: "His voice is warm and husky, like dark melted chocolate fudge caramel, or something."
I hope Sierra comes back after this stint in NY is over! It's one of my life goals to see her perform live as Christine and I wasn't able to make it to London or New York this time around. What a beautiful performance though!
One of the most amazing voices I have ever heard. I went to this play last week on my vacation in New York....absolutely amazing!!!!! Norm Lewis is my new favorite singer...
Honestly I think that Norm Lewis is fantastic. I never expected he'd play the Phantom. Honestly I think he's pretty good. not what i expected but not bad. He has a much heavier voice.
Is Norm Lewis the best phantom? I say yes. He is very masculine, manly. He has great chemistry with Sierra Boggess. Sierra is the best Christine Daaé, she is very feminine, very womanly. Hard and soft, strong and demure. The best Phantom of the opera cast, Norm Lewis and Sierra Boggess.
Edmond Ko I think he is a good phantom, it depends on what you like to see from a phantom more creepy feeling or more just a guy with a rough childhood and past with social issues all in all I think that you have a good opinion but my favorite is probably the original Michael Crawford
For me the best phantom was and will always be Ramin Karimloo. There was just something soooo special in his voice. A voice full of dramatic and smooth. His vocals are to good. But Norm Lewis is my second favorite
What a voice enough said lets honor and appreciate this masterpiece of music it takes real skills talents and efforts are deeply appreciated thanks I'm left speechless way to go very impressed keep on singing job well done you should be amazed and proud love you guys thanks !!! Joe
What a deep smoothing voice master the part of the phantom in phantom of the opera enough said lets honor and appreciate this masterpiece of music still going strong after all these years later I'm left speechless appreciate the music and the memories you should be proud way to go very impressed !! Joe
His voice has that deep, velvety quality that gives one goosebumps, yet it's the simplicity of how he sings that makes it even better, because he sings amazing and he doesn't overdo it. And the ease with which he sings from a high note and plunges into the low notes is mindblowing. 👌🏼😍
Ok, I just listened to every rendition of this song I could find, and this is probably my favorite. His voice is absolutely magnificent, stunningly powerful and expressive. Masterful. I could go on and on... it is simply one of the most impressive and beautiful singing voices I've ever heard.
Fun fact: I believe Norm Lewis is the only baritone to ever be the Phantom! I think it provides a refreshing and beautiful contrast to the soprano voice of Christine!
Fun fact: he's NOT the only baritone. There have been no less than a dozen. The first being Timothy Nolen, a bass baritone, who replaced Michael Crawford on Broadway in 1989
I love Sierra so much, and I wish I had the privilege to see her on Broadway for the phantom, or anything else for that matter. She is my favorite. Norm and Ramin are tied as my favorite phantoms. I've seen the 25th anniversary show, and I love how Ramin sings and interprets his role, but Norm's voice is so rich and fantastic. I almost want a mix between the two.
This man plays a WONDERFUL phantom. I saw the original back in the 80's with Crawford and Brightman. And being a singer myself and gifted so i've been told. Seeing that one musical moved me more then the MANY, MANY, others i've seen in NY. It was mysterious, magical, and just one of a kind. So for anyone who has not seen this yet live. PLEASE do yourselves a HUGE favor and go see it. The music will send shivers down your spine and the vocal performances will leave you in tears by the end. TRUST ME on that folks. So again PLEASE go see it...!!!
Absolutely magical & breathtaking. They need to allow this performance to play in its completeness. His voice is what I would imagine the phantom to sound like. "The Force is strong in this one."
This is one of the best renditions of this song I've ever heard. His range is incredible and he adds something to the Phantom I haven't heard before! I love it!!!
Oh, my, my! His voice is so low and rich! MotN is my fav POTO song, but, funny as it may sound, I hardly ever hear it the way I'd call perfect, I criticise everyone performing it (til now only Ben Lewis satisfied me fully) and now I have found this version! Norm Lewis made it to my star-high standards here. He brought totally new quality to this song. Deep, soft, dark quality.
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His voice is so warm and dark and deep at the same time it's so beautiful OMG
***** how even?
***** lol ok
It sounds too commanding to me. I prefer Michael Crawford's and Gerald Butler's versions. Because the Phantom is supposed to be seducing Christine to come to him, not "command" her to come to him with authority...In Gerald and Michael's version, you sense the Phantom's vulnerability and longing for her as he is slyly (yet earnestly) seducing her with his song...It's like a gentle whisper in your ear, beguiling you into a sweet dream, whereas Norm's version sounds just like an angry Mufasa to me. More scary than seductive to my ears. But hey, to each their own, I guess.
Especially when Michael and Gerald deliver the line: "Only then can you belong to me...", they deliver it with such a poignant longing and vulnerability that you can't help but be on their side.
(After listening to the video above another time): Not bad, but not seductive enough to me. Too commanding and not gentle enough.
This phantom emits what a lot of phantoms I seen onstage don’t: control. He’s the most dominant and masculine one. And that voice is like actual butter but it’s goes high seamlessly and plunges low with gusto. Yet, you don’t feel like he’s overdoing it. Bravo.
I'm not some sort of connoisseur of the Phantom character, but this is probably the only one I've seen that I really liked besides Gerard Butler. Some people didn't like his take because he wasn't "ugly" enough with it. Well, here's the big booming voice with none of the pretty stuff. Just an intimidating and commanding Phantom. Really good.
@@Markworth Personally I found Butler's performance weakest, but fitting for that particular movie. Stage phantoms are a whole new world!
Ramin actually has the most control with his voice out of all the phantoms. This phantom also sings way too fast for what the tempo of the song is supposed to be.
@@JSKatsky Ramin’s vocal tone is too growly and grisly for me. But beautiful actor tho
@@BlushGush idk, I really like Ramin, he was never taught how to sing yet has a beautiful voice and is incredible at controlling his voice. When he goes into the vibrato, he calls it "the shaky bit"
His voice is so velvety and smooth. Very seductive indeed
I think the Phantom should be a baritone instead of a tenor
@@scotthamp384 Maybe, but a gentle baritone, not a commanding baritone.
@@sampeacaml9307 absolutely
I have fallen in love with his voice. Beautiful! 😍
I love having a black Phantom because of the contrast with the pale white mask and the dark skin. It truly gives his Phantom an even more ghostly look. He also is such a great actor that I can always feel the rage building in his voice during the darker songs, especially when he played Javert.
+Jacob Fleming And his voice has a hue or authoritarianism, as the book describes it.
*Ahem* This guy is phenomenal! But he's not the first Black Entertainer to portray the Phantom. The Late Robert Guillaume was the Phantom way back in 1990 I believe. There's scarce footage of him as the Phantom but what is there is on RUclips.
What's interesting is that in the novel, the race and ethnicity of the phantom is not explicitly mentioned so he could have been black, Middle-Eastern, whatever. But people who read the novel way back when assumed he was white so traditionally, the role of the phantom went to white actors.
I don’t I feel it is to big of a contrast mabey if he was lighter
+Miss Elly
Yeah, but he was from a village that would be predominantly white, plus at this time and place, whether it be Paris or that village, black people and white people would have been very segregated if they were even in the same place. It pulls me out of the story because of this, not because I am racist. It has everything to do with being believable by staying close to what is most likely the historical truth. Since it is a story set in the past, at a specific period I mean. Also, Pikachu is very correct in his observation of the Don Juan Triumphant scene... however, for the most part in that he is wearing a hood.
Norm Lewis has so much friggin presence. I love his take on the Phantom.
Same
my parents went to school with him, always loved what he played as, Phantom, Sweeney, Javet. Great voice and fun roles to play
You're officially at lot 666 likes; beware of chandeliers
I love how his voice is thick and rich, and I love his amazing vocal range too.
+Breonnick There aren't a lot of Basses who can cleanly hit a high Bb, which poses a problem
+edboy484 Granted the Bb is in LND. I think Phantom's highest note in POTO is an Ab
+L.e. Kevin
Not always. Find out about heldentenor or heroic tenor.
+Breonnick Why is that? In the book he is described as having the voice of an angel, which almost everyone would think of as higher, like the heavens are high. Tenor makes the most sense I think. And the first one was also a tenor. It was written for a tenor.
@@edboy484he's not a bass.
he'd make an amazing mufasa
totally
Christine Jade Lemon he already was.
shahdae williams Hell yes! You hear that Disney? Make it happen!
Oh my goodness yes.
~:~
Braselton94 he was??
This man does the best "Soar" ever!!
You've obviously never heard John Owen Jones....?
@@annmitchell4663 I was going to say that! Haha!
man. live, i think he does do the Best "Soar" ever. now he doesn't hit the "Be" like John Owen Jones though
@@annmitchell4663 oh I heard him! Just prefer Norm in this moment! I think JOJ does one of the best Stranger then You Dreamt it, especially his last "damn you", "curse you"
I think Ramin's is the best
Damn, his voice hits different. It’s like biting into a freshly baked Olive Garden breadstick.
I love that
Damn bro...
Relatable
Fuck Olive Gardens breadsticks. It's like a Red Lobster cheddar biscuit.
Oddly accurate
And that’s a fact. Mmmmmmm
His voice brings a much deeper quality than any other Phantom has in the past. A true baritone tackling the role is rather refreshing! All Phantom's I've seen before (John Cudia and Hugh Panaro) were brilliant nonetheless
It's true-even though I prefer the other two you listed, they all being something amazing to the role.
This is true. I’ve seen hugh and Howard mcgillan and norm’s voice is indeed refreshing!
Excuse me, do you not know of Timothy Nolen?
totally agree, first he's baritone not a light tenor, second he mixes musical singing technique with classical opera technicque some places
You dont understand necas de pitibiriba
wow, definitely one of the best renditions of this song I have ever heard. I'm amazed that someone with such a bassy voice can sing the high notes so well.
Alexander Lee u mean baritones voice :)
Voice like a hot buttery gold.
The Chief act man like description lol
Norm had me all up in my screen, like he was singing to me. God, I love his voice. Hell, he could sing me the phone book. Aah
+jlly16 I know right his voice is so rich and he is really hot
+Loki Laufeyson At first, I didn't think his voice would fit The Phantom, based on the tone of past actors. And then when I saw Sierra was the leading lady, I was like this is going to be weird, since he played her father in the Little Mermaid. Quarter way through the production I was like WoW! I take it back, very pleasantly surprised. All the Phantoms were Hot, I think it's the mask.
+jlly16 Honey......he make ringtones sound amazing
:)
Ikr
Damn that “soar” was freaking haunting. Literal chills.
1:04 Agreed!
His voice is so lovely...a very beautiful performance indeed.
2:16 "Let your soul take you where you long to BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!"
and it was there that my world was forever changed for the better.
This. This is my ideal Phantom voice, deep, velvety and sensual. I give Norm so much credit, I love the Phantom as a bass and this is just magical
I loved that the phantom had a rich and mature voice, and doesn't sound like a little boy.
the phantom should be scary and powerful, feelings that are made of baritone voices not from tenors.
Although in the book it does say he has a voice of an angel and in my opinion its sweet but still powerful but not too kawaii but i do agree with u
+Maymay LPSFan Sweet and powerful are characteristics of a Lyric Baritone, Lyric Tenor sound like a boy - meaning a sweet voice but childish. A Dramatic Tenor would not sound "like an angel" meaning Lyric Baritones are the standard for these roles. But most of the times, due to the fact that there are a lot of High A (A4), tenors get the role faster.
Michael fucking Crawford. End of discussion.
+Bernardo Goncalves His voice should be masterfully powerful and rich, i also believe it should be able to do beautifully enticing sweet notes as well, to be able to make your heart tremble and put you to a peaceful sleep equally well.
+Tsumi Megami again, beautiful voices belong to the Lyric fach but a Lyric Tenor literally sounds like a fairy. Therefore qualities of these role are achievable for Lyric Baritones - a sweet manly voice.
Damn this guy has bad ass deep singing voice
Seriously it's like if Darth Vader decided to become a singer minus the heavy breathing
Have you heard Mark McKerracher or Timothy Nolen? Their voices are deeper than Norm's
It's so weird cause they played Ariel and Triton in the Little Mermaid and she always called him Daddy and stuff. This gives Angel of Music an entirely different meaning.
Didn't Christine think Erik was her father though?
+Erin F she thought her father sent her the angel of music, so that is up to your own interpretation if he is her father i suppose.
+Sarah Grace Ramin Karimloo (25th Anniversary Phantom & original LND Phantom) was the picture of Guatave Daae in the 2004 movie. So I thought that was cool.
+Erin F If she does then why does she look like she's about to have a sexual climax at his high note?
That actually happens a lot! More times than not it's a pair that played Valjean and Cosette in "Les Mis"
Sierra is absolutely gorgeous!!! Love that woman!!! On another note, why isn't it a video of the full song?!?!
ruclips.net/video/zf2YjFcaBxU/видео.html
This is the voice I imagine the real Erik(from the book) has I love it
SAME. I've always imagined Erik as being a sexy bass, just with a fantastic range.
You can kill me now but I'd always imagined Erik to have a voice like Michael Jackson...
@@madphantom7161 I'm wheezing HELP
Silvia Luna, the girl who loves spiders FYI, Michael wanted to play the Phantom. He spoke to ALW about it. He also met with Michael Crawford, the original phantom. And a picture exists of them together on stage, in black and white.
Same!
I have seen many Phantoms, some wonderful and some merely okay. Norm Lewis's mellifluous baritone, his panther-like movements, and his brilliant acting skills make him one of the best. He is also a very nice guy, signing autographs and posing for pictures at the stage door till all his phans got to meet him. Too bad there is no Tony for best replacement leading actor in a musical -- he'd win it hands-down.
They have such an award in the UK. Ramin won it for his performance in Les Mis there.
*phantom sings anything*
Me: I have ascended
*Why is Phantoms voice gotta be so attractive wtf-* I mean his showing his murderer show in the tone, HAHAHAHA.
AND I'M PHANTOM, DO NOT FORGET MY NAME.
DO NOT FORGET ME, 24601!
Julia Day literally just watched the 25th anniversary of Les Mia this weekend, and loved him as Javert.
YES
@@rideoutsean VALJEAN, AT LAST, WE SEE EACHOTHER PLAIN
@@erikthephantom1375 M'sieur lu maire you'll wear a different chaaaAAIINNN
I never knew there was a black Phantom that's so amazing!!! He's fantastic, Ramin is still number one in my book though 🤗
Robert Guillome was the first black phantom in the 80s. you can see his performance on YT
+CrystaJoy Guillame played the roll in the 90 in Los Angeles
+CrystaJoy god saxe me
TheCocina15 agreed Norm is definately my second favorite but Ramin is #1
In theater the stage belongs to everyone.
IMO, this is my favorite phantom because the voice has power and passion, yet it's still sweet when it needs to be.
My favorite phantom for sure
i agree
Norm Lewis has a richness in his voice which really suits the Phantom! I love it!
Perks of being a baritone
@@bambam12357 with a voice that rich I thought he was a bass
I miss Ramin Karninloo a lot, at this, but i must say, that Norman Lewis' voice ain't bad.. the dark sound is just stunning, and it fits well with the music.
Just Norm
Depth, power, soul, suffering, control, command, soft, gentle, loud, pain, desire, loneliness, etc. etc. etc. After watching a few times I am now converted that Norm Lewis has the best version of this song that I have heard. If I could sing this song I would want to do it exactly like Norm does. Seems so effortless and he brings a range of emotion with every word. Thank you Mr. Lewis for entertaining us!
Saw it live. Norm is amazing and Sierra's voice is perfect and effortless! I also met Norm and Michelle Mcconnell. They were both very nice!
I saw the show live too. Sierra wasn't in the production anymore though. I was still nice.
At last I found my perfect Phantom. His voice is just stunning. Wish I could see more clips.
The BEST Phantom ever!!❤❤❤
A voice like THAT, is captivating, indelible & mesmerizing. What a gift.🤗🤗👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I feel like this quote from Fifty Shades of Grey perfectly matches the Phantom: "His voice is warm and husky, like dark melted chocolate fudge caramel, or something."
Your comment feels like it could be followed by an obvious joke involving sexual chocolate, but I'm not going to make one.
Norm Lewis was a great pick for the phantom because of the emotions he shows and his powerful voice
Wow he sings so gently yet so powerfully. I think it's a very beautiful interpretation. This is probably gonna be one of my favorite performances.
Absolutely stunning rendition! Hat off to Norm Lewis... BEAUTIFUL.
My goodness! He's soooooo good it feels like it's the first time I've seen this scene. Goosebumps all over.
Norm Lewis does an absolutely beautifully breathtaking job on this piece! Love this so so much
I hope Sierra comes back after this stint in NY is over! It's one of my life goals to see her perform live as Christine and I wasn't able to make it to London or New York this time around. What a beautiful performance though!
"Close your eyes, let your spirit start to soar"
I love that part! 😍
That "soooaaaaaar" is just so omg, omg, OH MAH GAAAAD
damn that is a nice voice gave me goosebumps
Norm Lewis is my favorite Phantom. I was so lucky to see them on Broadway.. I cried so much at the end.. He made you feel the Phantom's pain. AMAZING!
Probably the only one of this planet who thinks this, but I prefer Norm Lewis's singing of this song more than I do Ramin Karimloo's.
+Vikram C It's very close for me, honestly, with Ramin only just pulling ahead.
Wut how
Same
I totally agree
Vikram C Ramin will always win
One of the most amazing voices I have ever heard. I went to this play last week on my vacation in New York....absolutely amazing!!!!! Norm Lewis is my new favorite singer...
Ah, finally some official HD footage! XD But why didn't they put the full song? I'd love to hear more.
Hi Tan funny I said the same thing on twitter
but the bit I seen was good tho
It was most of it...thank God it wasn't just a clip in a sizzle reel (or just one of the high Abs, either!)
This is my absolute favorite phantom singer wow he’s so gifted. What a beautiful voice and what a beautiful performance
Best version I've heard of this, hands down, always felt like higher versions lacked a little....oomph. but a rich baritone like Norms hits perfectly
By far one of my favorite versions of "Music of the Night". Norm knocks it out of the park with rich Baritone performance.
My kind of Phantom dark, forbidding and mysterious.
I love Ramin Karimloo and he will always be my Phantom but OH MY GODS HIS VOICE FITS THE ROLE PEEFECTLY
Honestly I think that Norm Lewis is fantastic. I never expected he'd play the Phantom. Honestly I think he's pretty good. not what i expected but not bad. He has a much heavier voice.
***** easy sailor
***** light opera and musical comedy, but not grand opera.
+emilpoulain maybe you need to go fuck yourself since you're the bitchy one here? =D
Ariana LaMark a much heavier voice yet he’s able to sing high notes even as a bass which is awesome!
His voice is simply AMAZING!!!
Is Norm Lewis the best phantom? I say yes. He is very masculine, manly. He has great chemistry with Sierra Boggess. Sierra is the best Christine Daaé, she is very feminine, very womanly. Hard and soft, strong and demure. The best Phantom of the opera cast, Norm Lewis and Sierra Boggess.
Edmond Ko I think he is a good phantom, it depends on what you like to see from a phantom more creepy feeling or more just a guy with a rough childhood and past with social issues all in all I think that you have a good opinion but my favorite is probably the original Michael Crawford
i agree 100%
Norm is totally my third favorite Phantom (behind Crawford, and Ramin Karimloo~) but Sierra is 1000% the best Christine Daae.
I'd say Ramin Karimloo and Anthony Warlow are best tho I do like Norm as Phantom
For me the best phantom was and will always be Ramin Karimloo. There was just something soooo special in his voice. A voice full of dramatic and smooth. His vocals are to good.
But Norm Lewis is my second favorite
"And you'll live, as you've never lived before." NO ONE HAS EVER SANG IT LIKE THAT 🥺🥺
What a voice enough said lets honor and appreciate this masterpiece of music it takes real skills talents and efforts are deeply appreciated thanks I'm left speechless way to go very impressed keep on singing job well done you should be amazed and proud love you guys thanks !!! Joe
I want the full song. This is dope AF
his voice is magically amazing
This performance is so wonderful. Norm is a genius.
BEST phantom ever! i had to find his other works because i became an instant fan. how could i not with that much emotion!?? And that voice ❤🥰
I love the way he sing 'close your eyes'
What a deep smoothing voice master the part of the phantom in phantom of the opera enough said lets honor and appreciate this masterpiece of music still going strong after all these years later I'm left speechless appreciate the music and the memories you should be proud way to go very impressed !! Joe
I had no idea Norm Lewis played this role. Gotta say, he did a great job.
I love it when the Phantom has a deep voice and I love this
2019 - still absolutely mesmerizing.
His voice is really something else. It’s beautiful and magnificent and haunting at the same time.
I like how this phantom doesn't sound like a fairy
+BootsWithFur so accurate.
Hahahahaha
Dude your comment made me laugh so much
he sounds like her dad instead ;)
As opposed to who, Ramin Karimloo?
His voice has that deep, velvety quality that gives one goosebumps, yet it's the simplicity of how he sings that makes it even better, because he sings amazing and he doesn't overdo it. And the ease with which he sings from a high note and plunges into the low notes is mindblowing. 👌🏼😍
King Triton, this isn't okay!
Ok, I just listened to every rendition of this song I could find, and this is probably my favorite. His voice is absolutely magnificent, stunningly powerful and expressive. Masterful. I could go on and on... it is simply one of the most impressive and beautiful singing voices I've ever heard.
Ariel cannot get away from her dad, King Triton!!!!
I saw him live and I was blown away. Simply amazing!
As a bass singer who only ever sees tenors given these kinds of roles, this was a real eye-opener for me. :)
Norm Lewis has such a resounding voice and such a great presence.
Fun fact: I believe Norm Lewis is the only baritone to ever be the Phantom! I think it provides a refreshing and beautiful contrast to the soprano voice of Christine!
Fun fact: he's NOT the only baritone. There have been no less than a dozen. The first being Timothy Nolen, a bass baritone, who replaced Michael Crawford on Broadway in 1989
Don't miss out on Anthony Warlow's baritone Phantom!
I love Sierra so much, and I wish I had the privilege to see her on Broadway for the phantom, or anything else for that matter. She is my favorite. Norm and Ramin are tied as my favorite phantoms. I've seen the 25th anniversary show, and I love how Ramin sings and interprets his role, but Norm's voice is so rich and fantastic. I almost want a mix between the two.
What an amazing voice have the Phatom!!! So angelic and divine!
I love how she looks hypnotized and entranced, like he's used his magic on her.
Norm has the right stature and really commands the role. Watching Sierra and him on Broadway was absolutely AMAZING!!!
OMG his voice...love it! Totally Phantom.
This man plays a WONDERFUL phantom. I saw the original back in the 80's with Crawford and Brightman. And being a singer myself and gifted so i've been told. Seeing that one musical moved me more then the MANY, MANY, others i've seen in NY. It was mysterious, magical, and just one of a kind. So for anyone who has not seen this yet live. PLEASE do yourselves a HUGE favor and go see it. The music will send shivers down your spine and the vocal performances will leave you in tears by the end. TRUST ME on that folks. So again PLEASE go see it...!!!
Beautiful! Just loving Norm as the phantom!
Incredible and powerfull voice. It made me feel The Phantom in a way I’ve never felt before
0:18 love how mesmerized and terrified Sierra's face is, not to mention how large Norm's hands are!
Best Phantom I've seen by far. Norm Lewis is an amazing actor 💞
My god his voice is incredible 😍😍
Like a breath of fresh air... Norm.... your voice literally elevates
I love when he sings it ❤❤❤❤
Amazing! Norm Lewis is by far my favorite Phantom!
what a nice voice he has!!!love the change!!!!
Absolutely magical & breathtaking. They need to allow this performance to play in its completeness. His voice is what I would imagine the phantom to sound like. "The Force is strong in this one."
Absolutely incredible. Wow.
This is one of the best renditions of this song I've ever heard. His range is incredible and he adds something to the Phantom I haven't heard before! I love it!!!
1:04 Well damn, he hit that note and kept it flowing so smoothly! O.o
Norm is amazing. His voice is just incredible.
Norm Lewis is my favorite Phantom! I haven't heard anyone sing this song with so much feeling and character. Wow
Norm is one of my favorite Phantoms, honestly. He just has such a powerful and rich voice. It honestly brings me shivers when listening to this.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME THE TALENT IM CRY WTH
I love this phantom because of how mature and deep his voice sounds and paired along with sierra is absolutely beautiful
Oh, my, my! His voice is so low and rich! MotN is my fav POTO song, but, funny as it may sound, I hardly ever hear it the way I'd call perfect, I criticise everyone performing it (til now only Ben Lewis satisfied me fully) and now I have found this version! Norm Lewis made it to my star-high standards here. He brought totally new quality to this song. Deep, soft, dark quality.
Andrew Lloyd Webber should recompose Phantom's melodies to be sung by baritenor.