This is a cool beginning...but somehow, to me, the play version still tops it. Not as good with the effects...but it's cool as hell to see that chandelier rising over your head.
@NicxanXIII Oh, no. I completely messed up my comment. It should have read: There used to be footage of the opening as it is on stage on Youtube (Someone snuck a video cam in to one of the shows), but it got taken down.
@Roxygal123 Madame Giry and Meg look so alike. I'm betting it's Meg because since Raoul is now really old, maybe Madame Giry already died of old age...
And thanks for uploading this. The music is SO epic!
@ilove2fishsalmon good idea, but no... The auctioner person actualy called her by her name "Madame Giry" when they were selling the music box. So, it would not have been Meg.
wow! this is one of the best bits in the film. When i saw it round my cousins i didn't know what we were watching and i thought oh this is going 2 b sum crap auction....and now i am OBSESSED!
Beautifull opera :)))
9427AleXa 2 months ago
Yesterday I was at the theatre to see Phantom Of the Opera, it was beautiful. I cried at the end.
annlyska 3 months ago
@spectra979: well, Meg wouldve inherited the title "Madame" since she is older, but it probably isn't Meg. I'm never clear about these things.
The1990phantom 5 months ago
my gosh! thats got to be abnocsuios once you hear that opera woman singing so high after a while!
sydsydney12 5 months ago
Brings back memories. My school band played this in a concert. AMAZING!
thejaycee97 5 months ago
"Gentlemen" BANG. luv that part and i don't no y
movieaddiction17 7 months ago
This is a cool beginning...but somehow, to me, the play version still tops it. Not as good with the effects...but it's cool as hell to see that chandelier rising over your head.
Gatomon2009 7 months ago
Echoes! Echoes! Echoes! Pink Floyd!
Pandemonium2050 11 months ago
Saw the Phantom of The Opera in Las Vegas. *3* AMAZING!! This part was my favorite.
twins1arethebest 11 months ago
Damn, we watched this in school and that part was like awesome when it turned all colerfull ;3
jordanskatergirl 11 months ago
Alright, yes. As corny as this movie is, this did rock me a tad little bit.
Cerberusballs 1 year ago
is there a clip anywhere of Raoul's "every detail as she said" etc etc part?
boyslikegirlsthunder 1 year ago
we're watching this in chorus. my friend said "this is the best part" and i thought she was joking. xD
RandomLeanne 1 year ago
@RandomLeanne It's hilarious seeing in on stage; people jump at the "Gentlemen?" part when the orchestra comes in.
meginmd 1 year ago
best bit of the movie
miss1alex1dragonfire 1 year ago
This opening gives me CHILLS.
I absolutely love it and it remains one of my favorite songs in PotO. :3 Thanks for putting this up, it was a BITCH to find!
NicxanXIII 1 year ago 2
@NicxanXIII
It gives me chills too! There used to be the beginning of POTO as it is on stage; but it's been taken down :(
meginmd 1 year ago
@meginmd Really? I saw the play VERY recently (last time it was gonna be in Atlanta), and this was the opening, word for word; chandelier, too!
You're telling me they don't do that in New York? That sucks!
NicxanXIII 1 year ago
@NicxanXIII Oh, no. I completely messed up my comment. It should have read: There used to be footage of the opening as it is on stage on Youtube (Someone snuck a video cam in to one of the shows), but it got taken down.
meginmd 1 year ago
@NicxanXIII yeah i saw it today and it was the exact same opening as this
joesierp 10 months ago
I love when they pull the cover off the chandiler and the overture starts
fanofhorrormovies93 1 year ago
i love when they raise the chandelier and the music plays as time rewinds...so epic
seismicblade3 1 year ago
fantastic!!
YmugenY 1 year ago
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!
esmeraldina90 1 year ago
i just went to the play and its awsome! this is my favorite part!
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JohnMonolisan 3 years ago
the beginning of this film is over 9000
Fizniperal 3 years ago 9
WAT??? 9000 WAT?
Scotino552 2 years ago
begging it the best frikin part..everytime i watch it i blast the volume just for that song when there raising the chandelere
Spadez9559 3 years ago
This song is always stuck in my head.
Eleanortook 3 years ago
LOL know
we saw it in class last year.
and even now we sing it:P
miichii940730 3 years ago
hey can anyone tell me which year this version was made? i would really appriciate it
EVHjunkie 3 years ago
2004
Roxygal123 3 years ago 6
ok thnx very much. i wanna buy it so bad. i saw it on stage for the first time and it was sick! the music is awesome. sorta chilling
EVHjunkie 3 years ago
the guy in the weel chair is Roul. I know this because we do this in music and my music teacher knows everything about this movie
patscool1378 3 years ago
LOVE IT! I don't own the movie, and I REALLY want to watch it right now, so this will have to suffice...
Thanks!
singingnightowl 3 years ago
Thanks for this scene!
The music is just so awesome!
ILikeGoats 3 years ago
whos the guy in the chair
mickeymouse14 3 years ago
raoul {or however you spell it} its jsut when hes really old
Roxygal123 3 years ago
then who is the old lady? I really want to know...
kickassangel1 3 years ago
uhmm.. madam jaree? idk how to spell
Roxygal123 3 years ago
I think it's Giry
Eleanortook 3 years ago
no it was christines old friend. the blonde one i forget her name lol
nintendomaster9793 3 years ago
@Roxygal123 it's Madame Giry.. i read the book, so i know... yes, i'm a nerd... lol..
BlankOfTheWeek 1 year ago
@Roxygal123 Cherrie :)
bitchugotsoxinurbra 11 months ago
@Roxygal123 Madame Giry and Meg look so alike. I'm betting it's Meg because since Raoul is now really old, maybe Madame Giry already died of old age...
And thanks for uploading this. The music is SO epic!
ilove2fishsalmon 10 months ago
@ilove2fishsalmon good idea, but no... The auctioner person actualy called her by her name "Madame Giry" when they were selling the music box. So, it would not have been Meg.
Spectra979 9 months ago
@Roxygal123
It's spelled Giry
kelceejofarra 7 months ago
@mickeymouse14 - The Compte 'de Chenay - hope that I spelled it ight - he and Christine married - she died and he came back for memories
KristineNL 5 months ago
@mickeymouse14 Rauol
TheGwen319 1 week ago
This scene is so amazing! The music is some of the best ever written in my opinion!
marielle019 4 years ago
Simply Flawless....
Psxmoe 4 years ago
this is beautiful..... beautiful beautiful .. ;)))
migfoto 4 years ago
this is my favorite scene in the play!!
stellisnba 4 years ago
wow! this is one of the best bits in the film. When i saw it round my cousins i didn't know what we were watching and i thought oh this is going 2 b sum crap auction....and now i am OBSESSED!
dramaqueen7777777 4 years ago 15
hhaa.. i got quite obsessed for a while xD
Roxygal123 4 years ago
Quite a stunning start to a movie really isnt it! i tried watching the movie, but gave up, perhaps i should try it again!
Thewonderfulwizardof 4 years ago
you should! lol. i love the movie so mcuh
Roxygal123 4 years ago
i love this scene, but the undescribable howling at the end puts me off a bit
dalekofdoom2 4 years ago
oh I love this scene!
It's one of the most brilliant scene transitions I've ever seen!
AnGangseh 4 years ago
wouh this part really rockzzzzz
phantom ruleznot raoul this fuckin'...***)
LaLoonasTears 4 years ago
for ppl who are so much in love... :)
vlingvling 5 years ago
definitly my fav. part of the movie!! Its just weird how everything goes back in time.
ballroomdancer901 5 years ago