When you think about it Eponine dies the happiest death in the play. She dies in the arms of the love of her life. Fantine died unsure of what torcher awaits her daughter. The boys at the barricade died young in a war that changed nothing. Javert commits suicide after the life he knew was washed away. Valjean died after a life of poverty and fear of the law, he died never having lived. Everybody else dies in misery BUT Eponine.
@cloudsat7326 But! Valjean gave Cosette a good life. I've always thought that was the most moving part. He and Fantine sacrificed themselves so she could be spared the kind of lives they had to live. Fantine becomes an Angel... and Valjean is welcomed into Heaven at the end. So like... they earned Mercy for themselves in the end because the selflessness of their lives?
frances and lea's version of this are the only one i love, the others are TOO "my voice should shake and not be able to understand what i am singing because i'm dying" like the recent ones, i hope in the 2012 movie they wouldn't butcher it
@ohmyrowling96 Actually, I think it's Samantha Barks, Taylor Swift was considered, but the role ultimately went to Samantha, who played has played Eponine before.
I've grown up listening to the recording of the Original Broadway cast. Frances' version of Eponine is always the one that I like most. I feel her voice is so unique. Some of the other Eponines on youtube sound so similar.
But it's probably just that "the one you're used to is the one that sounds proper" thing.
My favorite song from the musical. I prefer Lea Salonga and Michael Ball (from the 10th Anniversary cast,) but Frances Ruffelle does the song justice. <3
Thanks for posting this. Aside from On My Own, I've never heard the original cast recordings. Just the 25th anniversary cast. And while I adored Samantha Barks, I just...Nick Jonas is not a bad singer, but he was horribly outclassed by everyone he sang with. I was glad to find this rexording on here.
She's not bad, but I've heard much better. I went to 5th Avenue (in Seattle) recently, and the woman who played Eponine is amazing, honestly. Again, she's not bad but her voice is just so... complain..y? That's the way I'd put it; it sounds like she's pouting the whole time.
@JulieAlbright7 Yeah, and if I was dying I doubt I would be complaining. Plus, she is supposed to be at peace. She died in Marius's arms. She knows he will never love her the way she loves him.
@andromache007 I'm not complaining about the TONE of her voice. I'm saying that her voice in general is just kind of obnoxious. She sounds like this in all of the songs. She sounds like she's pouting. She's not bad at all, I just don't like her voice.
@Fanatic4500 That's just the way Frances Ruffelle (and a lot of Eponines in general) sound, unfortunately. Eponine should have more vibrato like Lea Salonga (from the 10th anniversary concert recording,) but that's just my opinion.
1:02 Is it just me or does Marius sound 100000x wimpier when he's talking about love?
wowkittycatclaws 2 weeks ago
2 people are out of their minds!
LiliaFarris 3 weeks ago
When you think about it Eponine dies the happiest death in the play. She dies in the arms of the love of her life. Fantine died unsure of what torcher awaits her daughter. The boys at the barricade died young in a war that changed nothing. Javert commits suicide after the life he knew was washed away. Valjean died after a life of poverty and fear of the law, he died never having lived. Everybody else dies in misery BUT Eponine.
cloudsat7326 1 month ago 10
@cloudsat7326 But! Valjean gave Cosette a good life. I've always thought that was the most moving part. He and Fantine sacrificed themselves so she could be spared the kind of lives they had to live. Fantine becomes an Angel... and Valjean is welcomed into Heaven at the end. So like... they earned Mercy for themselves in the end because the selflessness of their lives?
CaptainKipup 3 weeks ago
frances and lea's version of this are the only one i love, the others are TOO "my voice should shake and not be able to understand what i am singing because i'm dying" like the recent ones, i hope in the 2012 movie they wouldn't butcher it
surita88 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@surita88 It's Taylor Swift.... I don't know about you, but I'm panicking!
ohmyrowling96 2 weeks ago
@ohmyrowling96 Actually, I think it's Samantha Barks, Taylor Swift was considered, but the role ultimately went to Samantha, who played has played Eponine before.
Cordine09 2 weeks ago
@Cordine09 Yep, Cameron announced it the day after I commented x) I'm quite glad about that, at least we'll get someone from a stage!
ohmyrowling96 2 weeks ago
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omg i started crying when i heard this
OneLifetoChange 1 month ago in playlist Les Miserables Original Cast
I've grown up listening to the recording of the Original Broadway cast. Frances' version of Eponine is always the one that I like most. I feel her voice is so unique. Some of the other Eponines on youtube sound so similar.
But it's probably just that "the one you're used to is the one that sounds proper" thing.
rekyrem 2 months ago 3
this song was ruined when my dad said, "time to go to sleep!"
girldragon00 2 months ago 3
My favorite song from the musical. I prefer Lea Salonga and Michael Ball (from the 10th Anniversary cast,) but Frances Ruffelle does the song justice. <3
rikkulockhart15 3 months ago
who is singing here??
AdamsSeed 3 months ago
I think that i wass crying whenever she was singing..
SuperFruitloop09 3 months ago
So sad and beautiful at the same time
AngelFish2107 4 months ago
Thisis beautiful ♥
TheMocoJoco 4 months ago in playlist More videos from Mikazukiful
Thanks for posting this. Aside from On My Own, I've never heard the original cast recordings. Just the 25th anniversary cast. And while I adored Samantha Barks, I just...Nick Jonas is not a bad singer, but he was horribly outclassed by everyone he sang with. I was glad to find this rexording on here.
AravynKenobi 4 months ago 4
:"( so beautiful
lyk3omgitzalex6 4 months ago in playlist Les Miserables Playlist 3
goosebumps, and crying :'(
BeforeTheWorst14 4 months ago in playlist More videos from Mikazukiful
She's not bad, but I've heard much better. I went to 5th Avenue (in Seattle) recently, and the woman who played Eponine is amazing, honestly. Again, she's not bad but her voice is just so... complain..y? That's the way I'd put it; it sounds like she's pouting the whole time.
Fanatic4500 5 months ago 2
@Fanatic4500 She's DYING.
JulieAlbright7 5 months ago 2
@JulieAlbright7 Yeah, and if I was dying I doubt I would be complaining. Plus, she is supposed to be at peace. She died in Marius's arms. She knows he will never love her the way she loves him.
Fanatic4500 5 months ago 2
@Fanatic4500 And how do you think a dying girl should sound like.. bubbly and cheerful?
andromache007 4 months ago 3
@andromache007 I'm not complaining about the TONE of her voice. I'm saying that her voice in general is just kind of obnoxious. She sounds like this in all of the songs. She sounds like she's pouting. She's not bad at all, I just don't like her voice.
Fanatic4500 4 months ago
@Fanatic4500 That's just the way Frances Ruffelle (and a lot of Eponines in general) sound, unfortunately. Eponine should have more vibrato like Lea Salonga (from the 10th anniversary concert recording,) but that's just my opinion.
rikkulockhart15 3 months ago
@Fanatic4500 I know what you mean. I used to hate On My Own because of that. But then I saw another version and Eponine just sounded so amazing.
Mangafreak681 4 months ago
Best Eponine ever. People need to stop this Frances hate. There's so much emotion in her voice.
andromache007 5 months ago 4
I cried so much when I saw this part...
xXxCaterynaxXx 6 months ago 34
I cry every time.
GleekyBlair 6 months ago 3
Watch Jodie Leatt's version, not great quality but sung even better than the original!
"Jodie Leatt On My Own"
Such a beautiful song! <3
MissBetBet 6 months ago
This is SO beautiful!!!
helenepr94 6 months ago 2
Know he cares as shes dieing
ShugoCLuv 6 months ago 4
Beautiful, and so sad <3
Faelin808 9 months ago 17