ABC Cafe/Red and Black/Do You Hear The People Sing?

[RayeliB]

05:31 Is that Jehan throwing his poems in the air? Haha

[yajunwindbell]

He is really good, very good compared to a lot of Westend Enjolrai. However his giggle at "the people's man...his death is the sign..." scared me.

[reginaldbj4]

I don't feel that Thaxton's voice is as powerful or as captivating as Ramin, and Enjolras as a character is passionate and when I saw Les Mis it was the number one character that drew me in, all in all Ramin is on par with the original Enjolras and I feel that he is the best one. Everyone can have their own opinion

[LegsandJump]

@reginaldbj4 Basing an opinion on one bootleg is a bit iffy to be honest. Thaxton's voice is actually technically much better (more control, better diction, breathing, etc.) than Karimloo's. Their interpretations differ, Karimloo's at the O2 was hot-blooded, Thaxton's is coldly passionate. To me, his portrayal had more depth and intelligence, but of course everyone can have their own favourite. I don't really get why you comment on a video of him just to make a comment about Karimloo, though.

[TheJacksForAllTrades]

@LegsandJump Yeah, I find that Enjolras' character tends to have quite a lot of different interpretatoins, more so than the other characters, maybe because he's not as set in stone as the other characters, I mean from what I've seen Anthony Warlow played Enjolras as slightly psychotic at times. I do prefer Ramin Karimloo vocally to Thaxton, just the raw sound itself, he sounds like someone I would follow into battle. Enjorlas is probably my second favourite next to Javert. :D

[LegsandJump]

@TheJacksForAllTrades Well, I prefer a singer to stay on pitch and have vocal control, especially when it's about a character like Enjolras (or Javert for that matter)...

[TheJacksForAllTrades]

@LegsandJump Ramin Karimloo does have trouble staying on pitch at times, but I feel he does have a lot of control over his voice I would say he's a brilliant singer as is David Thaxton.Characters like Javert, have more luck in that it's less easy to hear when they go out of tune when I sing if I go out of key as Javert is less noticable.Personally though, thinking about it, Warlow is probably my favourite Phantom even over Michael Maguire (whos voice was real thin on highs at times)

[cecariah0263]

God I LOVE this Enjolras

[reginaldbj4]

Ramin Kalimroo is a better Enjrolas

[dyhtps]

@reginaldbj4 Congratulations! You have spelt both names wrong!

Also, no, he isn't. He really, really isn't. Unless Enjolras must suddenly be smug and amused about everything in the cafe and BFFs with Grantaire.

[karmakid523]

@dyhtps 1st of all, I agree with everything you just said. 2nd of all, you are AWESOME.

[Flizzankie]

@dyhtps I think I have to agree. I absolutely love Ramin's Enjolras because he was the first one I ever saw, but he's definately not the best one. Thaxton is brilliant :)

[rockercharmz888]

@reginaldbj4 *Enjolras. And I don't think you can make sweeping statements like "better".

[lisambofoh]

Why in the world did this close on Broadway? I'd see it every day if I had the money.

[TheInspectorJavert]

The little kid (Gavroche?) screaming "BRING IT ON!" at around 7:05 broke my heart. And then broke my heart. Man, I get way too emotional when it comes to Les Mis.

[LegsandJump]

@TheInspectorJavert It's one of the ensemble girls dressed as a barricade boy and I'm pretty sure it was "Freedom!", not "Bring it on!" ...

[TheInspectorJavert]

@LegsandJump Oh, well, I've never seen the production, so surely you'll forgive me for such a small error. I apologies, thank you for setting me straight.

[ImJeanValjean]

I love his laugh at 4:57. Not sure Thaxton is my all-time favorite but he is up there. Thaxton, Anthony Warlow, David Burt (OLC), and (after the 25th Anniversary Concert) Ramin Karimloo are my top 4 but I don't think I could rank them. They are all incredible.

[CancerousPiesRTasty]

2:47 reminds me of Marius speech about Corsica in the book

[DearPrudence4ever]

Thaxton IS Enjolras.

[ellysiar]

* suppresses fangirl squees* :)

[villc94]

Omg, kill me! David Thaxton is soooo GOOOOOD! It's crazy how someone can sing that good! And he's handsome, plus plus :D

[Kattawhat]

David Thaxton does a PHENOMENAL performance of Enjolras here. Almost right out of the book! Yay!

[oODarkEyesOo]

I saw the version (like 4 days ago) with Killian Donnelly in London and boy was he good too ... so I must say it's a tie between him and David Thaxton. Both legends, both amazing voices, they can come and sing for me every day!

[LegsandJump]

@oODarkEyesOo Did you see Thaxton live, too? This video doesn't even remotely do him justice, I'm afraid. I don't want to take anything away from Killian, because I think he's an incredible performer, but David Thaxton as Enjolras truly was something else entirely...

[oODarkEyesOo]

@LegsandJump No I never had the pleasure to hear Mr Thaxton sing, he quit before I was able to see les Misérables. I only know what I've heard from videos and audios. Shame he quit, because I was there to see him actualy. Thank god Mr Donnelly made my evening as well.

[jbbrasilsuperfan]

Liam McKean and David Thaxton. AWE.SOM.NESS.

[modernharpist]

(quoted from my favorite character) LISTEN!!! LISTEN TO ME!!!!! LISTEN EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LES MISERABLES IS AMAZING!!!!! :)

[chan0720y]

Who is Grantaire?

[TheJudgeNYC]

No one can compare to Anthony Warlow. After that, Aaron Lazar.

[LegsandJump]

I can't believe how much better it's now, though. Just... overall.

[Clairski3]

yayyyy! Thank you very much for posting this!

[Pretendkid]

Hm... I like the original voices for Enjolras a lot better, they were less throaty. Original = original London (David Burt) and original Broadway (Daniel something) cast

[cardal2]

O my goodnes David Thaxton!!!!!! He is AMZING!!!!!!

[hazellwood]

Right, well, I'm rewatching this... am I the only one who thinks the scene with the cart in DYHTPS is totally awesome? That's really awesome staging.

[hansquad]

the marius is not good, his voice is ... nasal, throaty.

[broadwayangel25]

why is david saxton so perfect?

[rockercharmz888]

@broadwayangel25 Not too sure, I don't even know who David Saxton is.

[VannesaGirl1004]

Grantaire, when Enjy says "Don't let the wine go to your heads!" :D

[hazellwood]

David Thaxton is Really Amazingly Epic.

Officially my favorite Enjolras. *swoon*

[sundrop135]

oo buddy i love david.

[verocaravaggio]

I love the ABC Café! Fantastic this part

[thesilvershining]

I hate Thaxton's voice... but his acting is amazing.

[Lala2616]

I saw this cast last night! AMAZING voices and actors, so beautiful (on another note, how gorgeous is David Thaxton??)

[TwiHardGirl]

Agreed to the max. He just makes Les Mis that much better.

[Sweetraphaella]

David Thaxton <3 :D did u see him on the susan boyle story :P ledg

[rockercharmz888]

0.51-0.53 DT's hand action is amazing!

[LegsandJump]

Indeed. What is he doing, is he stabbing the air with imaginary daggers? aw, bless him... xD

[rockercharmz888]

Haha... he should be swatting the flies I think. The costume looks awfully good when he's wearing it, too.

[Neyna99]

i really love jon as marius... i think he's so believable xD

[balletDancergirl22]

i love this cast

[MlleImparfait]

4:56-4:59.... It really shows off the fanatic side of Enjolras.

[broadwayangel25]

this is a phenomenal cast

[balletDancergirl22]

im not adding him

[justafraction]

6:34

forgive me if i'm wrong, but is that grantaire and enjolras?!

[LegsandJump]

yeah, that's them.

[xxKaitlynFacexx]

I really like this Marius.

Actually, he's the only one I've ever liked.

They usually annoy me.

He's really believeable.

[andyjamess]

David Thaxton is on Facebook. :o)

[LegsandJump]

... as are 250 million others.

[andyjamess]

i did but no reply as yet

[LegsandJump]

there might be people out there who use facebook for, um, I don't know. personal use. maybe.

... seriously, people.

[balletDancergirl22]

yer proberley i do agree

[marla9430]

or, maybe he only wants people he actually knows on his facebook..

[LegsandJump]

yeah, my point exactly.

[childofhollywood]

i looove david thaxton as enjolras!!!!! but i dont really like this marius that much... i think he is.. i dunno... i always imagined marius so much younger!!!! and the gavroche is so cute :)

[Josephineee09]

This is such an amazing cast - especially David Thaxton :)

[godgivendesire]

Eeehheeeeehheeeeeee

David Thaxton = <3

[Pastaeater123]

When Thaxton is on the stage you just can't take your eyes off him.......and what a voice!

[iheartmusicals00]

Thaxton = bloody legend!

i think i have a bit of a crush...

[LegsandJump]

hahaha, the little Golden Retriever-esque jump around 6:26 xD

[mercifulreddeath]

Omg, Thaxton!! Love it how he's like 'good for you, Marius' and goes to turn around at 2:56. Lol. All the little things are brilliant... I want to see this so much!

[robinwaterss]

David Thaxton does indeed have a wonderful, wonderful voice!

[Leiaisluf]

Omigawd, canonical interactions! SQUEE.

[LegsandJump]

LOVE