I personally never really understood the obsession with Michael Crawford. Yes the man is very talented, but to me, no one will ever have the passion, the power and the tone of The Great Anthony Warlow. The man not only has a gift, he IS a gift to us all. God bless you Anthony, you are an amazing talent and ur voice never fails to move me. Forever MY favorite Phantom.
@metalschmo I agree. There is a tendency to accept the original as the ONLY Phantom, Valjean or whatever. If no one came along who were better (or different) the world would be a very impoverished place to live. I've never been fan of neither Crawford nor Wilkinson. But again I'm coloured by the singers I first heard in those roles and the same goes for everyone else.
@Zildjian669 Theres nothing shameful about listening to true music with lyrics that tell a story. I respect heavy metal as a genre but I respect you much more even listening to Andrew Lloyd Webbers greats. I get that too. I understand what you mean when I mention Greats like Colm Wilkinson, Ramin Karimloo, John Owen Jones, Alfie boe to my friends, they frown upon me. and redicule me. Its alright be brave. They are just jealous that you are listening to someone more talented than their idols!
I saw both Anthony Warlow and Rob Guest play the Phantom in Melbourne and loved the show both times even with the understudy to Marina Prior playing Christine. My CD features Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman and I love it. My DVD features Gerard Butler and Emmy Rossum and I love it too. To try and compare individuals is silly. It's the same as seeing only the trees and not the forest.
This is so beautiful, it nearly made me burst into tears. Anthony is such a special man and hearing him reprise his role as Phantom is just heart-breakingly lovely.
Society owes such a debt to amazing artists like Ant, Michael Crawford, Sarah Brightman, Michael Ball and of course Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber. They are what MAKE civillised, cultured society.
His lower register is amazing! I'm a tenor and i love singing this song, but the lower Ab in "time" of Nighttime is hard to resonate, but Warlow does it with ease. Bravo! :D
@JAyala7293 I'm the complete opposite of you, my friend. I'm a bass, so the lower Ab's are always easier for me. It's the high Ab on "BE" that's a struggle for me. Haha
Can we be sure Anthony didn't change his name to Warlow from Warlock? He's magical. Reminds me of Voldemort, if he'd found music before he went all snakey.
@dabermanator Why? Gerry Butler is pretty good. I think better than this this version. The movie is different to the stage show. He gives a dimension the stage plat can't portray.Both are tops in their field. I like the movie better, because I'm younger. I'm only 70 and I think Butler is hot too!
God, I love how he performs songs! He acts with his body and voice. He put a hint of musical madman in his performance, which is how it should be for the Phantom. (Don't get me wrong, it's great as a romantic fluff song, but I like those moments of possible crazy. XD )
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Yep. Ben Lewis (the current Phantom for Australia's "Love Never Dies") really echoes Warlow's Phantom which is absolutely fitting for the new show! The baritone works so well.
I'm a 37 year-old English singer living in Galway, Ireland. I'm working hard on my singing and would very much appreciate any honest critical feedback from real Phantom fans on my version of Music of the Night here on Youtube to help me improve. (Just type my name.) It was recorded a while ago now, and every singer must think they can do better later on, but there it is. Thank you very much for any feedback offered. Andrew Hawcroft. (A devout Artist Against Autotune)
Each of the Phantom are the best in their category .... I love them all, but there is something about Anthony Warlow that makes it perfect! His vocal is so good, his facial expression and you can always understand the words of the song ... he communicates it well.
@ttnkn10090 Heck yeah! I mean, it was all pure gold. I kid you not, I have watched this guy for the first time tonight and I know for certain that it has changed my life!
His hand gestures seem a bit much, but if people are watching him from that far back they'll need them like that to see them, and you can only do so much standing in the same spot when singing
omg... I shivvered and cried and... omg That was an amazing preformance. The tonality, the phrasing, even the way he acented words and his alliteration... Amazing..
i feel as if David Gaschin is the best phantom...he has played the phantom more times than anyone in the word...highly doubt some people have seen him on brodway..they just watch the movie and say they get the same feeling...TOTALLY not true!!!
Warlow and Crawford are fantastic. And when I first saw the film version with Gerard Butler I wasn't sure what to expect but he blew me away too. Definitely my favorite musical film of recent times.
I like all three....Gerard,Crawford and Warlow. I think Crawford has the best emotion on this song. Warlow has the best power and Gerard the acting lol
Gerry was the first Phantom I ever saw, so I'll always have a soft spot for him. I think his rock style voice suited Phantom & Point of No Return better than this song. In terms of characterisation, I think he did a decent job in the movie, especially for someone who's not a musical theatre actor.
But Anthony....just....wow. I'm an Aussie so I'm probably somewhat biased, but I've never heard AW give a bad performance. I just adore his voice...it's so smooth and beautiful and clear
This is a bit low for me, but it's so well-sung that it makes up for it. His hands are cool :] the only thing is that he clipped (and spoke...) some words.
Anthony Warlow has an incredible voice, but I think for this performance to be called "brilliant," he could have let some of his phrases linger for a bit longer. The tempo seems rushed at times.
We can argue 'til the cows come home who's the best Phantom. It's like debating who's the best Hamlet. We should be thankful to have such a wealth of talent to choose from. Give Crawford credit for lauching the ship and the others for keeping it afloat for decades. As long as the show continues to attract this caliber of talent, it will never end. That said, I'd like to hear each of them do a Phantom highlights CD so we feel like kids in a candy shop.
Let's not forget Colm Wilkenson. After all, it wasn't Crawford who was supposed to originate the role, but Colm. Colm was Lloyd Webber's first choice. In fact, he did the original "pilots" on stage but when it came to recording it and debuting it on the West End Colm had other previously arranged commitments and couldn't continue. Crawford was brought in as a replacement and then became the star. That show would have made anyone a star.
@aarontenor I didn't know CW was slated for the role but I did watch The Making Of the POTO where's he's in the first public showing. I got the Canadian OCR to hear his rendition and I still prefer Warlow and Crawford. There's something about CW that annoys as Phantom me although I like him in Les Mis. It's funny how Cameron MacIntosh told Crawford the part was not a star vehicle. Was he ever wrong! It's just too bad Crawford didn't get to do the movie or he'd have locked down the role.
When it comes to technical ability and passion, Warlow holds the high card in just about everything he's performed. My opinion, of course. As far as Crawford goes, I appreciate his originality but can't get past his 'It Only Takes a Moment' in 'Hello Dolly'...the Joe Cocker hand movements kill me. LOL
Anthony warlow is in a league of his own. His voice in Phantom of the Opera absolutely blew me away, he commanded the whole stage and audience. every time he was on the stage he became the focus, every time he sang he was unmatched and made everyone else seem tiny.
He is one very, very talented man and I cannot wait to see him in Doctor Zhivago!
I hate it when people complain about Crawford and his "nasally" voice, as certain people put it. Yes, Warlow is incredible, and Crawford could have been better, but he set the stage for all future Phantoms. I could pick a dozen examples of words/lines Warlow used in this song that are purely Michael's creation. I have yet to hear a Phantom besides Gerard Butler who has not used Michael's technique and expressive phrasing.
Gerard Butler was nothing compared to Anthony Warlow, but I do NOT like how Michael Crawford performed it. I'm sorry, but his voice is nasally and very whining. But in this version, I feel that Warlow did not listen to the dynamics of the song at ALL. And he spoke too many parts. Sorry, just my opinion.
I had the priveliege (?) to see this man live, omfg, i didnt appreciate it then but now... after listening to the shitty pop music of current, this man puts everyone in the industry to shame, esp. fucking kesha, Gaga etc.
I think Anthony Warlow gives a far superior performance to Micheal Crawford. He has such warm resonance and beautiful tone, without any of the unnecessary ping of Crawford's voice.
I've heard Anthonhy live as the Phantom; he's very good. He's a different Phantom to Michael Crawford and you know what, they both portray THEIR (and their director's) Phantom superbly.
And if I were asked which of the two would sing this song to me when I died, I'd say I WANT THEM BOTH TO.
just because someone did something first, doesn't make it best. a case in point is the comparison between the power girds in the US and Europe. the same is true in vocal performance, and is true here. i find this performance is more nuanced, honest and ultimately more pleasing than Crawford's adaptation.
In my opinion he is not pouring his soul into enough this is a very passionate song and this is too structured for me. All I have heard on this vid is the bashing of MC although critically he is the best and in my opinion this mans vocals have nothing on Michael. I will most likely being getting hate mail but that is ok with me.
Crawford is most certainly too nasal in his vocal production, which annoys me a bit, but of course, who am I to say I'm any better? I feel like Warlow's warmth suits the song better.
Besides the obvious fact that his voice is absolutely amazing - he is also a great storyteller. I follow him moment to moment like I'm hearing it for the first time. I reeeaaally appreciate that fact. Many phantoms take the song for granted. It's such a well known song - too many Phantoms go through the motions of it instead of holding on to each moment and sincerely feeling it. Anthony gives new life to this beautiful song and performs it how it was meant to be performed. Bravo!:)
My SECOND favorite rendition. I personally prefer Colm Wilkinson, who has a similar range and sound, but this is a VERY close second. The only reason I would rate Wilkinson about Warlow is the very final note: whereas Warlow keeps the same note, Wilkinson has a climb at the very end that is absolutely beautiful. Anthony Warlow is still one of the greatest singers of this age though. =)
Finally a phantom I can listen to without cringeing. Michael Crawford had the training but not the warmth. Gerard Butler had the warmth but not the training. but this guy is amazing!
I like his voice and range but I don't particularly like the dramatisism in the hand gestures and some of the phrasing on the words. Other than that it was good
I've heard some versions of this song ..and this one is after my opinion the best because he sings the song with so much passion and he also has a very strong and good voice. Sometimes he is even for me a bit too dramatic but it somehow fits to the song XD
oh gads, this guy is by far amazing! i have listened to all the performances, and this guy takes top flight! love his voice, bring him home is awesome too!
A wonderful rendition all around, I'd have loved to see him as the Phantom. But there were a few things I didn't like... The absence of the pauses after "soar" and the big "be". There is so much loaded into those two silent moments, and I really missed them here because I think they would have been awesome. I also didn't really like the way he said the short lines such as "softly, deftly" or "hear it, feel it"; too harsh. But the sheer power of the beginning verses and the lower notes was great.
I agree seen him live as the phantom in Qpac in Brisbane quite enjoyed it would see him perform again . Seen to have more passion and gapes for the phantom role . Michael still has the vote as well but I dint get to see him in the production was quite young then .
Well this is wonderful brilliant really, But I still need to see and hear Michael do this part. I was privlaged to see this live and well, Michael Crawford is the only Phantom for both my wife and myself. Such a wonderful voice and passion Anthony puts to the music of the night. I would buy two tickets to see him for sure!!!!!! thanks for the post.
Why is this not on the Main Event CD?! I have the Highlights, and i want him to be singing this song! ><
RosesNightengales 2 days ago
I gotta say, Warlow nails the big note better than any other Phantom.
dahuterschuter 3 days ago
Best Phantom ever!!!
diver999au 5 days ago
Awesome please watch my version
showtunesinger13 1 week ago
I personally never really understood the obsession with Michael Crawford. Yes the man is very talented, but to me, no one will ever have the passion, the power and the tone of The Great Anthony Warlow. The man not only has a gift, he IS a gift to us all. God bless you Anthony, you are an amazing talent and ur voice never fails to move me. Forever MY favorite Phantom.
metalschmo 1 month ago 6
@metalschmo I agree. There is a tendency to accept the original as the ONLY Phantom, Valjean or whatever. If no one came along who were better (or different) the world would be a very impoverished place to live. I've never been fan of neither Crawford nor Wilkinson. But again I'm coloured by the singers I first heard in those roles and the same goes for everyone else.
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@metalschmo Totally agree with you! I love listening to Anthony Warlow, pure joy! Love him! :-)
1AussieInJapan 1 week ago in playlist Anthony Warlow
agree with masterboffin23
memejayify 1 month ago
my god, is he crying at the end of this video? most amazing voice in the world
masterboffin23 1 month ago
@masterboffin23 dont know. but i was
kilroy8989 2 weeks ago
This is my guilty pleasure... >_> People know me for listening to heavy metal, if they knew I was on this video, oh lord...
Zildjian669 1 month ago
@Zildjian669 Theres nothing shameful about listening to true music with lyrics that tell a story. I respect heavy metal as a genre but I respect you much more even listening to Andrew Lloyd Webbers greats. I get that too. I understand what you mean when I mention Greats like Colm Wilkinson, Ramin Karimloo, John Owen Jones, Alfie boe to my friends, they frown upon me. and redicule me. Its alright be brave. They are just jealous that you are listening to someone more talented than their idols!
s9747324b 1 month ago
Another Australian treasure we will ALWAYS be proud of :)
VforVendettaMagician 1 month ago
Apart from Crawford's, this is by far and away the best I've ever heard. He sings it perfectly.
spock101010 1 month ago
just watched love never dies today... was good, but phantom beats anthony warlow's, his voice is amazing, never fails to give me goosebumps
zoaliciously 1 month ago
I saw both Anthony Warlow and Rob Guest play the Phantom in Melbourne and loved the show both times even with the understudy to Marina Prior playing Christine. My CD features Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman and I love it. My DVD features Gerard Butler and Emmy Rossum and I love it too. To try and compare individuals is silly. It's the same as seeing only the trees and not the forest.
snowleopard1948 2 months ago
Amazing... goose bumps...
MelissaRoxy82 2 months ago
This is so beautiful, it nearly made me burst into tears. Anthony is such a special man and hearing him reprise his role as Phantom is just heart-breakingly lovely.
Society owes such a debt to amazing artists like Ant, Michael Crawford, Sarah Brightman, Michael Ball and of course Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber. They are what MAKE civillised, cultured society.
ChloeChum 2 months ago
AGREE who could not ? with dabermamator
memejayify 2 months ago
1:37 = heaven.
nicki446 2 months ago
Anyone know what concert this performance was from?
MrSean24601 2 months ago
Wow. John Owen-Jones is still my favorite, but this guy is awesome.
phangirl1986 2 months ago
the expression change at 1:43 always makes me giggle lol he's amazing though.
devineFADS93 3 months ago
ramin karimloo, john owen jones, michael crawford, john cudia and anthony warlow
best phantoms of all time. :)
rayanneflowers 3 months ago
He has a nice voice, but he seemed a little showy :-/
bvolcano723 3 months ago
@bvolcano723 only because this was for a show with john farnham and olivia newton john :) i saw him live, and he was much more business then
kIeLArThY 3 months ago
His lower register is amazing! I'm a tenor and i love singing this song, but the lower Ab in "time" of Nighttime is hard to resonate, but Warlow does it with ease. Bravo! :D
JAyala7293 3 months ago
@JAyala7293 I'm the complete opposite of you, my friend. I'm a bass, so the lower Ab's are always easier for me. It's the high Ab on "BE" that's a struggle for me. Haha
MrSean24601 3 months ago
@JAyala7293 Cause Warlow is a barritone ^^
mennoace 1 month ago
@mennoace
actually he is a Tenor/Barritone
MissSkylark131 1 week ago
@MissSkylark131 it's Baritone, with just one "R" :)
arcuz92 4 days ago
@JAyala7293 Brava! Gerry is good too!
Marylmac 1 month ago
Can we be sure Anthony didn't change his name to Warlow from Warlock? He's magical. Reminds me of Voldemort, if he'd found music before he went all snakey.
Pashedkhonsu 3 months ago
JOJ, Warlow, Wilkinson, Crawford, and Karimloo are THE best. No one can argue that.
Though for my money it's tied between Crawford and Jones
DrStrangefate 3 months ago 2
Truely a pleasure to listen to this" GIFT" from Anthony. Would realy like to see them make a Highlights CD.
greenwell1231 3 months ago
I have seen a few phnatoms but i still love warlow :)
GypsyFallenAngelz 4 months ago 4
ramin karimloo = best phantom in LND. no one can argue that lol
jive0in 4 months ago
@jive0in thats very narrow minded of u, do u know exactly how many phantoms there have been ?
AddsMusical 4 months ago
@AddsMusical I think they meant in Love Never Dies, but only he and a few others have actually portrayed the Phantom in it.
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"ramin karimloo = best phantom in LND. no one can argue that lol"
yes. i know exactly how many phantoms have been in LND (love never dies - the sequel). One. and his name is ramin karimloo.
jive0in 3 months ago
@jive0in but then again i kind of agree, him and John Owen jones yeah!!
AddsMusical 3 months ago
Brilliant...
vidkidxyz 4 months ago
Warlow>Crawford
owaaaa984 4 months ago
Wow!!! That was simply.AMAZING!
bubbaleeth 4 months ago
best music of the night ever....
domisinarta 4 months ago
I've heard my share of Phantoms, and Warlow is definitely AMAZING! What a voice!
musicalmeg19 4 months ago
The best Music of the Night since I ever heard for almost four decades..
sand1529 4 months ago
wow warlow's so gifted. nobody seems to have heard of him here in UK . their loss !
memejayify 4 months ago
Warlow = as good at singing as the Phantom should be
Butler = as angry as the Phantom should be
Crawford = as classy as the Phantom should be
100789101 4 months ago 3
NEVER EVER MENTION BUTLER IN THE SAME BREATH AS WARLOW, CRAWFORD OR WILKINSON. NEVER. EVER. e v e r ---- EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.
dabermanator 5 months ago 47
@dabermanator I concur: Partially - Crawford's still pretty damn good XDXD
But yes, Warlow's freaking amazing *dies* XD
banj0smah0mie 2 months ago
@dabermanator
damn straight, i just replied to someone's citing butler as a good phantom, and i compared him to a bitch when put up against warlow and crawford :D
Squall4Rinoa 2 months ago
@dabermanator Why? Gerry Butler is pretty good. I think better than this this version. The movie is different to the stage show. He gives a dimension the stage plat can't portray.Both are tops in their field. I like the movie better, because I'm younger. I'm only 70 and I think Butler is hot too!
Marylmac 1 month ago
Anthony Warlow is amazing!
sapphmonster 5 months ago 3
Warlow makes love to the audience through his voice.
asmallworld09 5 months ago 3
@asmallworld09 True! ;-)
1AussieInJapan 4 months ago in playlist More videos from auntie8
Butler is the sexiest. Crawford was the first and therefor historic. Warlow has the best voice.
punkypenguin321 5 months ago 2
Warlow is amazing!! No, I don't mean as the Phantom, I mean in general! All his Jekyll and Hyde songs and such, amazing!!
DreamMyMusic 5 months ago
FRED JOHANSON sings music of the night (and has played phantom) much better then this.
Sorry for caps but you really need to her Fred sing Music of the Night no jumping in his tone like this
BigItalianTony 6 months ago
God, I love how he performs songs! He acts with his body and voice. He put a hint of musical madman in his performance, which is how it should be for the Phantom. (Don't get me wrong, it's great as a romantic fluff song, but I like those moments of possible crazy. XD )
IGotYumph 6 months ago
i think it's hard to get this song completely, utterly, perfectly right without Christine being there...love and lust is hardly a one-man show.
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JoshWylie1 6 months ago
Yep. Ben Lewis (the current Phantom for Australia's "Love Never Dies") really echoes Warlow's Phantom which is absolutely fitting for the new show! The baritone works so well.
BusinessDog2000 6 months ago 4
I'm a 37 year-old English singer living in Galway, Ireland. I'm working hard on my singing and would very much appreciate any honest critical feedback from real Phantom fans on my version of Music of the Night here on Youtube to help me improve. (Just type my name.) It was recorded a while ago now, and every singer must think they can do better later on, but there it is. Thank you very much for any feedback offered. Andrew Hawcroft. (A devout Artist Against Autotune)
GodzookySnr 6 months ago
gerard butler sucks.
MrMusicman25 6 months ago
He is seriously the BEST male vocalist in the entire world! No one compares to him. LOVE HIM!!!!!!!
jessicajones1022 7 months ago
how can anyone dislike this? Seriously? One of the purest voices ever to be heard, such a talent, sends shivers down my spine every time
samchipman 7 months ago
@ttnkn10090 It was all pure gold. =P My favorite part was the end.
WhiteLionKing10 7 months ago
Each of the Phantom are the best in their category .... I love them all, but there is something about Anthony Warlow that makes it perfect! His vocal is so good, his facial expression and you can always understand the words of the song ... he communicates it well.
sam888ization 8 months ago
Stunning. I love this man! And I like his hand motions, it's better than him just standing there like a statue the whole time as some singers do.
skystarless 8 months ago
@ttnkn10090 Heck yeah! I mean, it was all pure gold. I kid you not, I have watched this guy for the first time tonight and I know for certain that it has changed my life!
WhiteLionKing10 9 months ago
Don't you wish we still had singers like this in main stream music?
WhiteLionKing10 9 months ago 38
Really - Warlow is both a better actor and singer than Butler, PLUS he is far more attractive!
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BeWiL0991 9 months ago
Am I the only one who thinks hes a tad too over the top? Fantastic voice but, wow, tone it down a bit would you?
generosos87 9 months ago
@generosos87 it's called theatricality.
dengleefever 8 months ago
Why is he living on the other side of the world? amazing voice, thank god for CD's.
boomham02 9 months ago
Anthony Warlow you are a BLOODY BRILLANT phantom you have an amazing voice
nutsaboutbali 10 months ago 2
I mean, wow... now, I think of the book, I can hear his voice...
Misfire39 10 months ago
Gawd, this is singing!
Misfire39 10 months ago
Breathtaking. Vibrant. Engaging. Enchanting. Moving!
DramaQueenOne 10 months ago 2
That high note was remarkable.
His hand gestures seem a bit much, but if people are watching him from that far back they'll need them like that to see them, and you can only do so much standing in the same spot when singing
lightcloud435 10 months ago
my gosh,
his falsetto gave me chills... !!
KevinDrees 11 months ago
Personally, this is my favorite MOTN performance ever!
MrSean24601 11 months ago
Saw him in Perth's production...absolutely magnificent!
werewolf1234567 11 months ago
omg... I shivvered and cried and... omg That was an amazing preformance. The tonality, the phrasing, even the way he acented words and his alliteration... Amazing..
AnarchyNakiwarai 11 months ago
Woow, I heard more Phantoms, but I think more singing=better one, so like this very much :)!
MrZaricnak 11 months ago
I saw him in Phantom in Brisbane, and in Pirates of Penzance in Sydney, I love the way he captures the audience every time.
nickyluvsu555 11 months ago
He's wonderful. What a great singer!
GironaMarc 1 year ago
i feel as if David Gaschin is the best phantom...he has played the phantom more times than anyone in the word...highly doubt some people have seen him on brodway..they just watch the movie and say they get the same feeling...TOTALLY not true!!!
cstaff22712 1 year ago
bravo
chikibubututubaba 1 year ago
i fear that C#...
blutsklave 1 year ago
@blutsklave eh? the high note is an A flat, it that what you meant?
JohnHowardHenry 1 year ago
@JohnHowardHenry well, originally, the high note is meant to be a D flat :P
blutsklave 1 year ago
@JohnHowardHenry I think he's talking about the long note at the end. Not the epic one in the middle.
Personally he's my favourite Phantom. GO AUSTRALIA!!
subwoofer09 1 year ago
13 people don't even know what beautiful music is.
Singingmyheartout3 1 year ago 3
My god, he's so emotional. It's amazing!
theHighlyClassified 1 year ago
This may come off as weird, but Anthony has amazing hands...I can just sit here and watch them for hours. xD
clamp2005 1 year ago 2
I often forget we have one of the best tenors in the world right here in Aus
SquabTheBlob 1 year ago
Warlow and Crawford are fantastic. And when I first saw the film version with Gerard Butler I wasn't sure what to expect but he blew me away too. Definitely my favorite musical film of recent times.
War624 1 year ago
I have never heard and seen a man to be as sensual as this. Thank you Anthony!
felinecarol 1 year ago
Yes.
FunnyChloeMichelle 1 year ago
I think Butler, Warlow and Crawford are all good in their own rights. I do enjoy Warlow's vocal performance the most though.
dahuterschuter 1 year ago 35
I like all three....Gerard,Crawford and Warlow. I think Crawford has the best emotion on this song. Warlow has the best power and Gerard the acting lol
chaksheba 1 year ago
Anthony is the only one who can perform this song without changing the timbre of his voice throughout his range. Truly, he's a masterful performer.
DTGeek155 1 year ago
@TheClindoeil yea I know Crawford's voice wasn't so great. It seemed kinda girlish to me. I like the deeper baritone voices personally.
Kuroneko388 1 year ago
I never understood why my partner gave up playing a musical instument because he couldn't play it as well as his idol.
I do now.....how could I ever sing so brilliantly and with such passion.
Thank you Maestro!
felinecarol 1 year ago
Love his tone, but I don't love the liberties he takes with the phrasing.
To each their own though, obviously. The man is a BEAST either way.
bassalbert 1 year ago
how do I find the video of this? I must own it!
khandy2 1 year ago
I luv his voice, but he shouldnt have stopped. He should be in Phantom for real.
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lis5tru 1 year ago
Gerry was the first Phantom I ever saw, so I'll always have a soft spot for him. I think his rock style voice suited Phantom & Point of No Return better than this song. In terms of characterisation, I think he did a decent job in the movie, especially for someone who's not a musical theatre actor.
But Anthony....just....wow. I'm an Aussie so I'm probably somewhat biased, but I've never heard AW give a bad performance. I just adore his voice...it's so smooth and beautiful and clear
TheOnlyMissLaurey 1 year ago
finally a good version of music of the night
Crawford is great, but i don't like his version much
and Gerard Butler... well... just terrible...
RodrigoLloydWebber 1 year ago
best ever phantom anthony no doubt
domisinarta 1 year ago
best ever
domisinarta 1 year ago
best ever
domisinarta 1 year ago
This is a bit low for me, but it's so well-sung that it makes up for it. His hands are cool :] the only thing is that he clipped (and spoke...) some words.
MagicklessSorceress 1 year ago
@MagicklessSorceress low? this isn't low. this is the original key. the difference is warlow actually hits the low Ab, AND he hits the High Ab
thainlimb1 1 year ago
@thainlimb1 XD I meant for *me* to sing to- it's a bit low for me to hit all the notes when I sing (to myself). He IS amazingly great though.
MagicklessSorceress 1 year ago
@MagicklessSorceress oic ok :)
BreezyGay 1 year ago
His hands are weaving their own kind of artistry!
CrazyGood88 1 year ago
Anthony Warlow has an incredible voice, but I think for this performance to be called "brilliant," he could have let some of his phrases linger for a bit longer. The tempo seems rushed at times.
haw45386 1 year ago
Yes, "bravo" to you Mr Anthony Warlow.....
your voice sends shivers through me... my only regret is, that i never experienced you performing PHANTOM OF THE OPERA live...
snookie1967 1 year ago
We can argue 'til the cows come home who's the best Phantom. It's like debating who's the best Hamlet. We should be thankful to have such a wealth of talent to choose from. Give Crawford credit for lauching the ship and the others for keeping it afloat for decades. As long as the show continues to attract this caliber of talent, it will never end. That said, I'd like to hear each of them do a Phantom highlights CD so we feel like kids in a candy shop.
audiesgirl 1 year ago 64
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Let's not forget Colm Wilkenson. After all, it wasn't Crawford who was supposed to originate the role, but Colm. Colm was Lloyd Webber's first choice. In fact, he did the original "pilots" on stage but when it came to recording it and debuting it on the West End Colm had other previously arranged commitments and couldn't continue. Crawford was brought in as a replacement and then became the star. That show would have made anyone a star.
aarontenor 1 year ago
@aarontenor I didn't know CW was slated for the role but I did watch The Making Of the POTO where's he's in the first public showing. I got the Canadian OCR to hear his rendition and I still prefer Warlow and Crawford. There's something about CW that annoys as Phantom me although I like him in Les Mis. It's funny how Cameron MacIntosh told Crawford the part was not a star vehicle. Was he ever wrong! It's just too bad Crawford didn't get to do the movie or he'd have locked down the role.
audiesgirl 1 year ago
@audiesgirl and colm for doing the concept...
jive0in 4 months ago
Just the use of his gorgeous hands with his musical insturment - such a voice!!
lolly2222 1 year ago
When it comes to technical ability and passion, Warlow holds the high card in just about everything he's performed. My opinion, of course. As far as Crawford goes, I appreciate his originality but can't get past his 'It Only Takes a Moment' in 'Hello Dolly'...the Joe Cocker hand movements kill me. LOL
LisaFreemontStreet 1 year ago
Anthony warlow is in a league of his own. His voice in Phantom of the Opera absolutely blew me away, he commanded the whole stage and audience. every time he was on the stage he became the focus, every time he sang he was unmatched and made everyone else seem tiny.
He is one very, very talented man and I cannot wait to see him in Doctor Zhivago!
captainkwa 1 year ago
I hate it when people complain about Crawford and his "nasally" voice, as certain people put it. Yes, Warlow is incredible, and Crawford could have been better, but he set the stage for all future Phantoms. I could pick a dozen examples of words/lines Warlow used in this song that are purely Michael's creation. I have yet to hear a Phantom besides Gerard Butler who has not used Michael's technique and expressive phrasing.
Politley critique, not criticize.
twiwonder 1 year ago
Gerard Butler was nothing compared to Anthony Warlow, but I do NOT like how Michael Crawford performed it. I'm sorry, but his voice is nasally and very whining. But in this version, I feel that Warlow did not listen to the dynamics of the song at ALL. And he spoke too many parts. Sorry, just my opinion.
JAyala7293 1 year ago
Andrew Lloyd Webber's plagiarised Puccini!
Calypso47 1 year ago
I have heard many sing this song...but none better
steveislove 1 year ago
Not enough passion but great voice.
Jonablo29 1 year ago
@Jonablo29 I believe you are on drugs.
Mygirlfriendisfat 1 year ago
I had the priveliege (?) to see this man live, omfg, i didnt appreciate it then but now... after listening to the shitty pop music of current, this man puts everyone in the industry to shame, esp. fucking kesha, Gaga etc.
Mattu1910 1 year ago
superb!
plangganangatipak 1 year ago
Spell-binding performance.
jdheather1 1 year ago
I think Anthony Warlow gives a far superior performance to Micheal Crawford. He has such warm resonance and beautiful tone, without any of the unnecessary ping of Crawford's voice.
blitzzer24 1 year ago 2
Simply the greatest ever.
MrAblinder 1 year ago
What a showman - the music really suits the voice. His technique is great too!
Manxypop 1 year ago
Beautiful voice and wonderful voice but what the hell is he doing with his hands? It is a little distracting
burnttoast03 1 year ago
I've heard Anthonhy live as the Phantom; he's very good. He's a different Phantom to Michael Crawford and you know what, they both portray THEIR (and their director's) Phantom superbly.
And if I were asked which of the two would sing this song to me when I died, I'd say I WANT THEM BOTH TO.
davidslloyd 1 year ago
just because someone did something first, doesn't make it best. a case in point is the comparison between the power girds in the US and Europe. the same is true in vocal performance, and is true here. i find this performance is more nuanced, honest and ultimately more pleasing than Crawford's adaptation.
swannie1503 1 year ago
yeah aussie, you are my one and only phantom :)
Kym749 1 year ago
WONDERFUL!!!
anshinmaru1 1 year ago
I like this guy better than Michael Crawford...
WarCraftPwns 1 year ago 2
In my opinion he is not pouring his soul into enough this is a very passionate song and this is too structured for me. All I have heard on this vid is the bashing of MC although critically he is the best and in my opinion this mans vocals have nothing on Michael. I will most likely being getting hate mail but that is ok with me.
dethe8ter 1 year ago
Is it just me, or does he sound like his Edward Hyde around 1:59 ?
kanaplz 1 year ago
@kanaplz he was one of the first hydes. He was on the concept album
thainlimb 1 year ago
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@kanaplz He was one of the first hydes. He was on the concept album of J&H
thainlimb 1 year ago
Crawford is most certainly too nasal in his vocal production, which annoys me a bit, but of course, who am I to say I'm any better? I feel like Warlow's warmth suits the song better.
TheRockStar2be123 1 year ago
i will say that his falsetto "soar" note was better.
texsora 1 year ago
Besides the obvious fact that his voice is absolutely amazing - he is also a great storyteller. I follow him moment to moment like I'm hearing it for the first time. I reeeaaally appreciate that fact. Many phantoms take the song for granted. It's such a well known song - too many Phantoms go through the motions of it instead of holding on to each moment and sincerely feeling it. Anthony gives new life to this beautiful song and performs it how it was meant to be performed. Bravo!:)
rebeccajoh 1 year ago
can you watch my video Gino sings music of the night and give me feedback
GINOFALUS 1 year ago
his little sniffle at 4:29 and i start crying lol
BarcaNo9 1 year ago
I just got done playing Hitman: Blood Money, so this video is kind of a trip for me.
TheSender 1 year ago 3
My SECOND favorite rendition. I personally prefer Colm Wilkinson, who has a similar range and sound, but this is a VERY close second. The only reason I would rate Wilkinson about Warlow is the very final note: whereas Warlow keeps the same note, Wilkinson has a climb at the very end that is absolutely beautiful. Anthony Warlow is still one of the greatest singers of this age though. =)
IrishMusicAllDay 1 year ago
Warlow and Wilkinson are the best. Hands down.
AmyBryans 1 year ago
@AmyBryans true that
motherhucker181 1 year ago
I love him.
kanaplz 1 year ago
I've been listening to the Main Event recordings since 1998, and this performance still gives me the same chills it did the first time. Wow!
gagasmuffin 1 year ago
Finally a phantom I can listen to without cringeing. Michael Crawford had the training but not the warmth. Gerard Butler had the warmth but not the training. but this guy is amazing!
Deadlysoprano16 1 year ago
he's a legend
Jentheledge 1 year ago
I like his voice and range but I don't particularly like the dramatisism in the hand gestures and some of the phrasing on the words. Other than that it was good
temptationofmemories 1 year ago
I've heard some versions of this song ..and this one is after my opinion the best because he sings the song with so much passion and he also has a very strong and good voice. Sometimes he is even for me a bit too dramatic but it somehow fits to the song XD
juicy1989fruit 1 year ago
i watched the phantom of the opera in australia in 2007 when he was the phantom. i also watched him in annie when i was really young
teh1337street 1 year ago
Oh my..I love this guy! Third on my List. I really ADORE the way he sings this here. Breathtaking.
KelliLynn1000 1 year ago
oh gads, this guy is by far amazing! i have listened to all the performances, and this guy takes top flight! love his voice, bring him home is awesome too!
sherrykkkee 1 year ago 2
A wonderful rendition all around, I'd have loved to see him as the Phantom. But there were a few things I didn't like... The absence of the pauses after "soar" and the big "be". There is so much loaded into those two silent moments, and I really missed them here because I think they would have been awesome. I also didn't really like the way he said the short lines such as "softly, deftly" or "hear it, feel it"; too harsh. But the sheer power of the beginning verses and the lower notes was great.
MissLuxa 1 year ago
I agree seen him live as the phantom in Qpac in Brisbane quite enjoyed it would see him perform again . Seen to have more passion and gapes for the phantom role . Michael still has the vote as well but I dint get to see him in the production was quite young then .
lancerboi83 1 year ago
Well this is wonderful brilliant really, But I still need to see and hear Michael do this part. I was privlaged to see this live and well, Michael Crawford is the only Phantom for both my wife and myself. Such a wonderful voice and passion Anthony puts to the music of the night. I would buy two tickets to see him for sure!!!!!! thanks for the post.
tinroofbusted 1 year ago
I love Anthony Warlow, he is excellent on this song. However, Crawford still has the edge for me.
BAG1016 1 year ago
frig my chest just tightens when he sings this. so powerful and...ugh. hah
LaurenB16 2 years ago
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nice voice acts and sounds slightly camp sometimes he's not manly enough for me
momocharlie 2 years ago
Sends shivers down the spine!
LJY08 2 years ago