It's so interesting that the voice is from Michael but the picture in this video showing Ramin Karimloo, and more interesting that they were both amazing Enjolras!
OMG he was Enjolras in the 10th Anniversary concert of Les Mis and I fell in love with him then! Fifteen years ago!! Dirschbag you don't know what you are talking about! xx
@HaraldJoe69 He does have a nice timbre...if he sings a song that's in his compact range. His vowels are ridiculous especially at the end of words like "away" and "day." It gets spread and goes right into his nose. He just sounds shaky most of the time like he's barely hitting the note.
@Dirschbag I wouldn't call his range compact' Musical theater has an unfortunate bias against basses and baritones. Almost every lead role is a tenor. He has a pretty good upper range for someone who is clearly a lower baritone/bass. The vowels on 'away' and 'day' are a bit annoying, but that's because he is going on the dipthong too quickly. I will admit that the aflat 'beeeeeee' is a fairly shaky, but that's if we are comparing to it to a tenor like Colm Wilkinson/John Owen Jones/Karimloo
I just can't see him as the Phantom, knowing how incredibly attractive he is in real live. I just keep thinking 'take of that mask, you don't need it at all'. Hahaha.
Other than that, his voice is perfect! And, just as everyone else, I think he's the best Enjolras. *sigh*
OMG, another Phantastic Phantom I'm hearing for the first time. Is there no end to the cadre of wonderful voices that have done this role? Why on earth did they mess with the part in the POTO movie? Will I ever be able to get that awful Butler out of my head?? I need my brain washed of that nightmare.
Oh, man. Michael Maguire as Javert WOULD be hot. I've seen a lot of posts about people finding the character of Javert attractive, regardless of the actor, but M.M. would be insanely hot in that role, needless to say. I guess it's that whole man-in-uniform thing.
I actually lived a couple streets down from the McGuire family in Newport News, VA. Michael was a bit older than me. I did however go to high school with his sister Jennifer who is the same age as me. We lived in a very humble part of town, and we all lived rather humble, sometimes poor lives. So glad to see how big Michael made it. I would think Michael is in his early 50s, as I am 47. The whole family was very musically talented!
How does anyone think this is the best interpretation of this song? His A-flat was barely there and the top is so nasal!! His has a pleasant voice, but--man, this is bad. He should stick to more traditional baritone roles and leave things like this to the Anthony Warlows of the world.
I'm entitled to my opinion just as all of you are. I just want people to realize that there are better renditions out there, that's all. I think Mr. Maguire is very, very talented, but perhaps Music of the Night is not an appropriate choice for his voice. And yes, I PROMISE to post something of mine in the near future and you may be as positive or negative as you choose.
I actually don't like Anthony's version of this song... for the plain and simple fact Michael's vibratto has always been so much purer. There is such a thing as overpassing your vibrattos to the point of annoyance, and I'm sad to say as LOVELY and POWERFUL as Anthony's voice can be, he overpasses quite often. I'm not saying Anthony's voice is bad nor am I saying it's not a glorious instrument. I'm saying it's a personal preference which I am entitled to as much as you are.
Where is Michael Maguire these days? He would be a great addition to several Bway shows. His entrance as Enjolras in the "One Day More" in the Les Miz 10th Anniv Concert was brilliant !!!
I would've liked to have seen him play the Phantom. Based on this performance, I think he might've been able to do it.
hansbmd20 3 months ago
this is awesome except that the phantom is supposed to be seductive he shouldnt make you want to go build a barricade and lead a revolution ;)
recapdrake 3 months ago
I think I just died a little inside.
In the good way though. Cause I just found heaven. <3
furba4eva 3 months ago
It's so interesting that the voice is from Michael but the picture in this video showing Ramin Karimloo, and more interesting that they were both amazing Enjolras!
katrine1021 4 months ago
::SIGH::
avengingmime 5 months ago
OMG he was Enjolras in the 10th Anniversary concert of Les Mis and I fell in love with him then! Fifteen years ago!! Dirschbag you don't know what you are talking about! xx
MazBowie 6 months ago
Too strained all over the place, same thing when he played Enjolras. He's got the range of a good 16-year old boy.
Dirschbag 6 months ago
@Dirschbag Are you kidding? He is an absolutely amazing baritone with remarkable control and timbre
HaraldJoe69 3 months ago
@HaraldJoe69 He does have a nice timbre...if he sings a song that's in his compact range. His vowels are ridiculous especially at the end of words like "away" and "day." It gets spread and goes right into his nose. He just sounds shaky most of the time like he's barely hitting the note.
Dirschbag 3 months ago
@Dirschbag I wouldn't call his range compact' Musical theater has an unfortunate bias against basses and baritones. Almost every lead role is a tenor. He has a pretty good upper range for someone who is clearly a lower baritone/bass. The vowels on 'away' and 'day' are a bit annoying, but that's because he is going on the dipthong too quickly. I will admit that the aflat 'beeeeeee' is a fairly shaky, but that's if we are comparing to it to a tenor like Colm Wilkinson/John Owen Jones/Karimloo
HaraldJoe69 3 months ago
@HaraldJoe69 I see your point. I would love to see a lead role that's made for a baritone so he doesn't have to strain for the high notes!
Dirschbag 3 months ago
@Dirschbag Me too! :D Way too many tenors in musical theater!
HaraldJoe69 3 months ago
Love Michael.
Hate Ramin.
ImJimmbo 7 months ago 4
@ImJimmbo I AGREE! There's so much fan-girl obsession over Ramin at the moment. Michael is better.
nicki446 4 months ago
I just can't see him as the Phantom, knowing how incredibly attractive he is in real live. I just keep thinking 'take of that mask, you don't need it at all'. Hahaha.
Other than that, his voice is perfect! And, just as everyone else, I think he's the best Enjolras. *sigh*
BabyMieuw 7 months ago
Almost as swoon-worthy as the Michael Crawford original. ;)
In fact, three Michaels have done brilliant renditions of this song: Crawford, Ball, and Maguire.
And yes, he will always be my favorite Enjolras. ;)
simplystreeptacular 7 months ago
Nobody sing ENJOLRAS like Michael Maguire. Not to mention he's so cute...
nasugbubatangas 8 months ago
My favorite Enjolras!!
evelynof14 8 months ago
KYAAAA. *dies*
"Soar" left me speechless. I love Michael, especially as Enjorlas...he did wonderful on this! "Be" was equally powerful. ;3
Bravo!
EriksWanderingChild 10 months ago
He was the best looking and most talented Enjorlas (i cant spell it lol)
hyperchicken1984 1 year ago
I think it's so cool how like.. mostly every cast member of Les Mis has been in Phantom XD
iAsian92 1 year ago
OMG, another Phantastic Phantom I'm hearing for the first time. Is there no end to the cadre of wonderful voices that have done this role? Why on earth did they mess with the part in the POTO movie? Will I ever be able to get that awful Butler out of my head?? I need my brain washed of that nightmare.
audiesgirl 1 year ago 2
Where did you get this recording? I love Michael Maguire.
Arielle92B 1 year ago
@Arielle92B Everything's Coming Up Broadway: Best-Loved Musicals, Vol. 1 I found it on itunes
beatlechum40 1 year ago
I recently became a fan of Les Mis and Michael Maguire after watching the 10th Anniversary concert with him in it. I love his voice.
kyolover16 1 year ago
When was this recorded?
Pretendkid 1 year ago
F*CK! (falls down in worship)
Pretendkid 1 year ago
I think my heart stopped for a second at "soar". He has such an amazing voice!
wavedancer07 1 year ago
This is perfection.
freakchic9 1 year ago
great sound fantastic soar!!!
HorrorGuy67 2 years ago
Oh, man. Michael Maguire as Javert WOULD be hot. I've seen a lot of posts about people finding the character of Javert attractive, regardless of the actor, but M.M. would be insanely hot in that role, needless to say. I guess it's that whole man-in-uniform thing.
DarkFlower012 2 years ago 3
Wish he is playing the phantom!!!
BPFanatico 2 years ago 2
It looks like his nose is blocked in some way.
PhantomMusical 2 years ago
wow nice soar
HorrorGuy67 2 years ago
I actually lived a couple streets down from the McGuire family in Newport News, VA. Michael was a bit older than me. I did however go to high school with his sister Jennifer who is the same age as me. We lived in a very humble part of town, and we all lived rather humble, sometimes poor lives. So glad to see how big Michael made it. I would think Michael is in his early 50s, as I am 47. The whole family was very musically talented!
jomamahale 2 years ago
Michael's voice always hits me right here, it's so strong and full of feeling.
CloneCommando10 2 years ago
SOO WONDERFUL!! One of the best "phantoms" im not sure if i would chose gerard butler. but anyway this is soo beauty
anyone who knows how old Michael is today?
KMfromDK 2 years ago
I LOVE this guy so much...
music24601 2 years ago
I adore this man, I wish I could meet him, LOL
Well maybe not Id probly do something naughty :P
joeygsmom 3 years ago 14
Wow...
yeaImatenor 2 years ago
my goodness I cant believe I wrote that!
it IS true tho haha!
joeygsmom 2 years ago
haha i wud too lol :)
love his voice so much
ChocolateFiend72 2 years ago
Girl, yes. XD
hesmyphantom 2 years ago
@joeygsmom I have met him, about 3 years ago. He is STILL so delicious. :D
ChangeYourStars23 1 year ago
@ChangeYourStars23 good to know ;-D
joeygsmom 1 year ago
This man has an incredible voice. I nearly melt every time he starts singing in 'Look Down.'
'Where are the leaders of the land?
Where are the swells who run this show?'
TheAntiPleb 3 years ago 11
lol same he is amazing!!!!!!!!
wermarshall07 3 years ago
I love that part too. Actually, I love pretty much any part that he sings.
canadastar05 3 years ago 2
ME TOO!!! <3 Michael Maguire rocks as a singer and as a performer as well.
thesilvershining 2 years ago
Considering how difficult a song this is, I think he did a respectable job. Yes, he is a baritone.
Rosey212 3 years ago
Michael is, I think a Baritone. But i'm not really sure.
CorkerDoggy2214 3 years ago
How does anyone think this is the best interpretation of this song? His A-flat was barely there and the top is so nasal!! His has a pleasant voice, but--man, this is bad. He should stick to more traditional baritone roles and leave things like this to the Anthony Warlows of the world.
shadowdog1977 3 years ago
Here's a thought, instead of slagging of a wonderul perfomer, just sit back and enjoy.
One final note, shadowdog1977, If you can do this any better, please submit a video and let the rest of us be the judges.
katycan 3 years ago
I'm entitled to my opinion just as all of you are. I just want people to realize that there are better renditions out there, that's all. I think Mr. Maguire is very, very talented, but perhaps Music of the Night is not an appropriate choice for his voice. And yes, I PROMISE to post something of mine in the near future and you may be as positive or negative as you choose.
shadowdog1977 3 years ago 2
I actually don't like Anthony's version of this song... for the plain and simple fact Michael's vibratto has always been so much purer. There is such a thing as overpassing your vibrattos to the point of annoyance, and I'm sad to say as LOVELY and POWERFUL as Anthony's voice can be, he overpasses quite often. I'm not saying Anthony's voice is bad nor am I saying it's not a glorious instrument. I'm saying it's a personal preference which I am entitled to as much as you are.
thesilvershining 2 years ago
aww no C# :( still good though
AussieBlue007 3 years ago
possibly one of, if not, the best version of this song i've ever heard..
jetluga 3 years ago
He doesn't belong in a court room, he belongs on stage ... a beautiful man with a beautiful voice.
eusebutuoy 3 years ago 3
Hmmm the world is indeed an unfair place, such a beautiful man ALSO gifted with a beautiful voice!
XD
mayya09 3 years ago 3
He's in law school somewhere in America.I think anyway,there were a few things online which said that.
phylbevfan 3 years ago
Where is Michael Maguire these days? He would be a great addition to several Bway shows. His entrance as Enjolras in the "One Day More" in the Les Miz 10th Anniv Concert was brilliant !!!
Presguy 4 years ago 3
Best Broadway actor. Ever. I love, love, love Michael Maguire!
ChishioHanabi 4 years ago 4
is their any audio of him for the phantom of the opera or point of no return? id like to here him some more
footballer225 4 years ago
What I'd give to see him onstage as Phantom or JVJ!
webcomix 4 years ago 2
Or Javert. Now THAT, my friend, would be hot.
sunrisesunset51 4 years ago 3
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! I aboustly love Michael Maguire!!! ahhhh! lol
LesMiserablesEponine 4 years ago
Guh. *melts*
This has rendered me unable to make a coherent sound.
*melts*
sunrisesunset51 4 years ago 2
Micheal Maguire has one of the most loverly voices i have heard.
Fearlessmoon79 4 years ago