I saw the show back in 2004. I was thankful to find this online. Do you have the other numbers too? Like the ones sung by Rachel York and the others by Doug Siles? I've met him a few times. He's really nice and very handsome.
I have to say, I have bot seen the show bu I have listened to both and have to say I prefer the original. In this one I expect Chauvelin to go out and spring some fantastic trap and actually catch the Pimpernel (I've read the book so I know that doesn't happen) The original had Chauvelin throwing a strop and I think that worked better
I like this... but I am with the others who said Terrence Mann's version was better... he sounds like he wants to just rip his heart out because it hurts for him to feel so much... same with his Falcon in the Dive. That being said, Rex King is a pretty damn cool Chauvelin.
I like this version better than Mann's (which I love and have on my iPod). This version has more raw emotion in it than Terrence Mann's. I think I like it more because it has that elusive quality called 'charisma'. This just speaks to me. But I listen to the other one more often.
@Shadowstodreams do u have hotmail messenger? if u like I can send it to u...I have inserted the soundtrack into my itunes and can send it to u via MSN :)
I agree that it had a bit more bitterness to it, but I like the way Rex Smith presented this one a bit better. I just think this version sounds a little bit more 'upset lover' ish. Anyway, that's just me :)
Mixed feelings. I love Rex Smith and i love how he ended the song on that long note,BUT I liked Terrence Mann's version more. It felt like he was more torn and angry at Marguirite. But that is just my opinion. Anyway I love Rex Smith buut this not my favorite version of this song.
@mmgringoire2 You mean you like Terrence Mann's cast recording version. His live version was flat and slurred and he opted not to sing the G at the end.
I don't know, I haven't read the book or watched the musical as a whole, but I thought he was just saying to himself 'Give up on trying to win her back, and our lives are so despairing that it batters us and leaves us alone'. If that's any help
terrence mann has a better version of this (he was the original chauvelin)...umm, i don't know if you could find a video with his version on it because wmg has just extended its copyright claims on that song...
Rex took this role and song to a level beyond those who came before or after.
shanon1980 1 month ago
I saw the show back in 2004. I was thankful to find this online. Do you have the other numbers too? Like the ones sung by Rachel York and the others by Doug Siles? I've met him a few times. He's really nice and very handsome.
FamWash 9 months ago
nice set!!!
kenzbymanynames 1 year ago
I have to say, I have bot seen the show bu I have listened to both and have to say I prefer the original. In this one I expect Chauvelin to go out and spring some fantastic trap and actually catch the Pimpernel (I've read the book so I know that doesn't happen) The original had Chauvelin throwing a strop and I think that worked better
hhwatkinson 1 year ago
I like this... but I am with the others who said Terrence Mann's version was better... he sounds like he wants to just rip his heart out because it hurts for him to feel so much... same with his Falcon in the Dive. That being said, Rex King is a pretty damn cool Chauvelin.
twentiesDOLL12213 2 years ago
I like this version better than Mann's (which I love and have on my iPod). This version has more raw emotion in it than Terrence Mann's. I think I like it more because it has that elusive quality called 'charisma'. This just speaks to me. But I listen to the other one more often.
Nerd1138 2 years ago
where can I find Mann's version?
Shadowstodreams 2 years ago
@Shadowstodreams do u have hotmail messenger? if u like I can send it to u...I have inserted the soundtrack into my itunes and can send it to u via MSN :)
wincipoet 1 year ago
Completely agree with mmgrigoire2. Terence Mann's version had sooooo much more passion and anger in it.
goksekor 2 years ago 2
I agree that it had a bit more bitterness to it, but I like the way Rex Smith presented this one a bit better. I just think this version sounds a little bit more 'upset lover' ish. Anyway, that's just me :)
AkiraChan24 2 years ago
Mixed feelings. I love Rex Smith and i love how he ended the song on that long note,BUT I liked Terrence Mann's version more. It felt like he was more torn and angry at Marguirite. But that is just my opinion. Anyway I love Rex Smith buut this not my favorite version of this song.
mmgringoire2 3 years ago 7
@mmgringoire2 Mann's live version is not like the recording. Just saying. He rarely did the high note and his diction was slurred and lazy.
00rabbit7 1 year ago
@mmgringoire2 You mean you like Terrence Mann's cast recording version. His live version was flat and slurred and he opted not to sing the G at the end.
00rabbit7 1 year ago
ok, terrence mann is much better at this song than rex king...
silverrimmedrain19 3 years ago
oh... when he says "Let her go, let her live, let her die on her own
We are all of us bruised and alone" what does he mean? is she captured? and whos "Us"
aburny 3 years ago
I don't know, I haven't read the book or watched the musical as a whole, but I thought he was just saying to himself 'Give up on trying to win her back, and our lives are so despairing that it batters us and leaves us alone'. If that's any help
MrsLovett112 2 years ago
us is everyone
Shamrock2612 2 years ago
Is there some place where I can download Rex Smith singing these songs?
AkiraChan24 3 years ago
I love how he sings "let her go!" it's such a cool key change :D
AkiraChan24 3 years ago
terrence mann has a better version of this (he was the original chauvelin)...umm, i don't know if you could find a video with his version on it because wmg has just extended its copyright claims on that song...
silverrimmedrain19 3 years ago
I have a video....He's really bad live. He doesn't go up to the High G at the end. Mann is better on the recording, Rex is better live
johnvaljean 2 years ago
I quite agree.
AkiraChan24 2 years ago
so whats the meaning of this song?
aburny 3 years ago
Its is Chauvelins realization that Marguerite will never love him and its basically just him being furious about that
agenkolar18 3 years ago 3
Doug looks like Sonny Bono.
:)
<3 him!
lizzie2522 3 years ago
I wish we could see this whole show! I've seen it several times and love it!
Ktrek 3 years ago
Hooray for more!! I simply love Rex. That last note is all kinds of fantastic.
And yes, Doug is Grappin. Or, more like Percy is Grappin.
moonbeam33090 3 years ago 2
So Percy disguises as Grappin?
clownrus 3 years ago
Yes =]
MichaelCrawfordsFan 3 years ago
awesome - thanks for posting this what a lovely last note x
roxyboard13 3 years ago
Is Doug Grapin?
MichaelCrawfordsFan 3 years ago
yes, doug is grapin.
hhmhoops 3 years ago
Oh okay, cause he sounded so different. Thanks. More Please! xD
MichaelCrawfordsFan 3 years ago