it doesn`t matter how often I listen to Drews Bring Him Home. I cannot believe how a voice can touch my soul so deep inside. Everytime I listen to that, I cry and cry and cry...
First 3 words --- I already had tears. Effortless. Gorgeous. This may be the best version I've ever heard. Wow. WHERE IS THE LOVE TREMENDOUSLY BUTTON?
I've read all these posts and I think he's a great voice and a better actor. Yes, his voice is younger than some of the others but, young leaders feel the same passion as older leaders. Fathers of every age worry about their sons and men who remind them of their sons. I though his more "youthful" passion was just outstanding vs the older, and more somber passion we've heard before. Great version and angry screaming hobo remark is just pure foolishness.
@daveumpref What an absurd remark! Youthful passion? The entire point of this song is JVJ acknowledging his age and the transience of his life and how he is willing to give it up for Marius. The lyrics themselves are "and I am OLD and will be gone." JVJ shouldn't sound like someone in their late 20s, especially at this point in the show and this song
Hardly absurd. I agree that this is certainly a much more mature piece. My point was that this wasn't an angry screaming hobo as had been previously posted. I also agree that the lyrics do point to his age. However, sacrifice and selflessness aren't always restricted to those who are 45 plus years old. I'm trying to find a way to make a very strong performance fit even if the raw age numbers don't quite add up.
Very nice version! I don't mind the youthness in his voice as it gives way for a new interpretation of this song. Valjean returning to the faith he had in God when when he was a younger man. So somehow praying brngs back an innocense in him that was only present in his very early youth.
Although I think that he is amazing and that he sings this song beautifully I think he may just sound a little too... young for this part... still incredible performance
Drew , I cried and love your voice above all the voice's before you make me feel so relaxed I need to aplaud your acting skills also luv u xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
This is the first time i've seen him play Jean Valjean. I never knew he was in Les miserables. Drew is awesome. Damn, why does he have to be so awesome in everything he does? He was awesome as Armand as well. *sigh* Drew Is awesome THAT'S ALL I'VE GOTTA SAY!
I´ve never seen him as jean valjean, that´s one of the things in life which HAVE TO BE SEEN!!! I just can´t imagine how great it would be to see this live, on stage....
There is none better at delivering this song than drew, crystal clear and as smooth as silk, and what makes it so fantastic is that he makes it seem effort-less
I saw him twice before this performance. Once as Grantaire and then subbing in as Javert. I swear he could play any part in this show except for gavroche... =]
Amazing voice.... not right for the part. If you wanna really hear a good part for him, look up heaven on their minds from jesus christ superstar. Hes completely flawless
I heard Drew sing this live. I cried like a little child. I am not an easy crier. I seriously cry maybe three times a year. This is my endorsement of his awesomeness.
he has an incredible voice don't get me wrong but, he strikes many of the notes with a brightness that makes him not believable as Valjean. Regardless of his age at this point, this is a song and show meant to be sung with darker tones and something that is slightly more classical than what he does and there are moments when he does that and in those moments he IS Valjean and it's brilliant i just wish he did it more
as everyone else is pretty much mentioning, FANTASTIC VOICE NOTHING WRONG AT ALL, but doesnt sound like an aging man thats weary.. and sick of trying he aint tired of living and SCARED... wrong song but yea GREAT VOICE not so great age
I don't think he is that old and sick (yet) at this part...that would be the end. He just helped them to fight, and is about to carry Marius through the sewers!
I really like this rendition. He does have a youthful voice. And its different, but really really good. His voice is clear as A BELL and just soars beautifully over the music.
I've seen this show like 6 times with Jean Valjean played by a different person each time and I have to say, in my opinion, Drew Sarich's performance of this song was the best I've ever heard. Truly amazing.
his voice is stunning, but in my oppinion he sounds a little too young for jean valjean. he does sing the song very very well, but he sounds like a young man singing it
He has the most perfect voice ever. John Owen-Jones is fabulous. Colm Wilkinson is a legend. But there's just something about Drew Sarich's voice that I absolutely love. He's my personal favorite...
I saw Drew Sarich in Berlin Germany in the Glas Haus where he performed Hedwig and the Angry Inch an amazing performance.He should do it again on a big stage he was truly brilliant
I saw him on Broadway singing this and it brought me to tears. I was more moved by him than Lea Salonga who was his co-star. I have loved him ever since!!! Perfection......
Drew was wonderful as Valjean! I'm so lucky that I was in London at the right time. Oh, and I have a question: Does anyone know if he has done 'Phantom'? I would love to see him in that.
He hasn't done "Phantom." However, he did a replacement gig as Valjean (for Alex Gemignani) during the brief "Les Miserables" revival on Broadway. Also, he originated the Broadway role of Armand in the musical "Lestat" (AMAZING JOB), working with former Phantom Hugh Panaro (he has been in Philadelphia ever since the end of "Lestat"), and originated the role of Quasimodo in "Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame" musical in Berlin, Germany in 1999.
I just wanted to verify if Drew Sarich played Valjean along Lea Salonga's Fantine ever. I saw this two years ago. Because I really remembered being sooo impressed with the actor who played Valjean.
@alexmz123 yeah he did! i watched it then too (but unfortunately lea salonga wasn't there the day i watched). drew sarich was great when i saw him, i loved him as valjean!
Drew sings this song better than anyone i have heard, the voice comes into its own as he slowly acts the song, and its an awsome performance from an awsome actor.
I watched Colm Wilkison in the Toronto cast and was thinking of what I was going to do concerning chores. Zzzzz... I went to Broadway to see Lea Salonga as Fantine. But Drew brought tears to my eyes as Valjean and I had a renewed respect for the musical. Amazing Broadway cast!!!!!
Oh Drew... you are definitely leading man material. Your voice is so pretty. But I dunno... Valjean? If you were twenty years older I might believe it. Even your Enjolras was too young--who is 22 in the book but said to look and act much older.
I've seen Les Miserables a couple of times and I've also listened to others and enjoyed them. Still, he was the first one that I really got to see act the song and I absolutely adore his voice.
I saw him and i thought he was realy good but when he sang Who am I? and this his accent began coming into the songs but other than that he was great!
I don't like his accent, although I do think he is a good singer, however in a lot of the songs I think he himself woudl be better for a rock musical... just my opinion. He is very talented tho.
Wow, I wasn't crazy about Drew as Javert, but he makes an amazing Valjean. I think his timbre is so young and warm that it's more suited for a protagonist role. This was beautiful.
Maybe his exterior does not suit the role, but his voice does - he sings brilliantly! And isn't it fascinating to watch his "dialogue" with god? He does not just pray, but he brings very different emotions into it, "communicating" with god, begging and being angry and suffering. Great acting.
This is one of the Les Miz songs I didn't listen to too often, because I always felt that all the older men including Colm Wilkinson had severe difficulties singing the high notes. This is the first version I really like! Drew Sarich may be too young for the role, but he definitely has the best voice for this song!
You have to be kidding......all older men including Colm had severe difficulties singing the high notes??
You must be smokin crack!
Colm`s version is the version by which all others are judged.
I seriously doubt you have any clue......just because a man is older doesn`t6 mean he will have trouble with the high notes...hell an 'A" isn`t even considered high among tenors.
It is suppose to sound the way Colm and others sing it. there is suppose to be a darkness in the voice!
I've just recently discovered Drew Sarich via Lestat, and I've realised that he must have been Jean Valjean the first and second times I saw les mis :O I'm both so pleased and annoyed that I didn't discover him sooner!
well, you haven't missed much of his USA career. he like became something in Europe && came here to do Lestat. when that closed, he landed a role as Javert && shortly after was Jean Valjean. he's AMAZING! and he's super nice, too
I could listen to this forever - great voice! Who cares about his suitablility for the role. Actors show their diversity by taking varied roles - they suit some more than others, but this guys voice is incredible! Am amazed by peoples scrutiny! Lets just enjoy it and give credit when its due!
This is a great interpretation..The only thing is that Drew Sarich's voice is too light and bright to be a strong fatherly valjean..I agree with uknowwho889. His voice and acting skills are amazing, but i feel that Valjean should be a more dramatic or deep tenor.
I agree I think he'd be good as Marius as a young man his voice is good but I think Valjean should sound more aged and wise. Michael Crawford did a great cover of the song
Besides what everyone else has said, Valjean was a pretty sturdy old man. He was a hard worker and very strong. I'm sure his lungs would have been very healthy and powerful of great vocal agility if he had ever had voice lessons.
What I said was probably nonsense, but...eh. Drew is awesome.
Where did you get that this song is supposed to be sung deep and 'Fatherly'. This is straight from the composer's mouth when talking about Colm's voice being perfect, which was also the inspiration for the song..."... such an incredible voice, so HIGH".
JOJ sings it amazingly well, but he belts it out way too deeply and way too forceful at times (the spirit of the song is a Prayer that is religious and very prayerful.. not one of power and commandful)
My favourite version of this haunting song. Love Drews pace with the vocal, love his acting. Whe he sings the line 'if I die, let me die', stirs my soul. Beautiful!!!! Makes me eager to get on stage again asap.
Lucky enough to have seen the very orginal cast and 4 addtitional times over the years. The last being opening night in the early 90s. This is one of the CD's I would never give up!!!!!
Na mate think ya wrong, yes its a great performance, but on the night Jamie Pugh sang it with so emotion. This is still one of my favourites performances though
Imo, Colm Wilkinson is the quintessential Valjean. JOJ is excellent as well. Sarich has an amazing voice, to be sure, and his energy and charisma are unrivaled, but Valjean he is not--again, imo.
In a way I agree... I think if they cut his hair he'd make a great Marius, he just doesn't have that fatherly feeling that Valjean needs. His voice is almost too innocent for Valjean, he is and incredible performer nonetheless.
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ok heres the thing. I Love Drew Sarich as Jesus and Judas In JCSS but im not feeling the Valjean at all. It just didnt sit right with me. I hated the vowel shape and it honestly bothered me as a music major in college. I think we should Defnetly leave Valjean to Colm Wilkinson and John Owen-Jones.
Nice voice..but...I agree the voice is too young sounding, with most valjeans you'll have tenors that are anchored in the mature high baritone range. great skill though. Phenomenal control on the vibrato
the only thing i disagree with in your opinion is the english accent. i don't hear ti. but if you do thats your opinion. and thats fine. sarich is one of my idols. but there are things he does that he is not suited for. i wasn't trying to start a comment fight. i was simply stating my opinion and what i see happen all the time.
and i said i agree with that. but obviously somebody rather important thought he was good enough for the roll. to young or not. under study or not. the point i was trying to make is that somebody being put in a roll that they are to young for is a very common thing. this is were the national tour thing comes into play.i see it happen all the time. so there it is.
If you weren't trying to compare broadway to community theatre, I literally have no idea what point you were trying to make.
"I've done 4 National tours, I act for a living, "
uh, good for you? What does that have to do with anything?
Drew Sarich is possibly the best musical theatre actor around, he just isn't suited for Valjean. At this point the character is meant to be in his sixties yet when portrayed as Sarich still looks and sounds like a young man.
I was in no way comparing a broadway production to a community theater production. I was simply comparing a theater production to a theater production, broadway or not, its all theater, the only difference is the amount of money and time put in each production. I've done 4 National tours, I act for a living,
Omigod. When I saw this. I forgot who our Valjean was. I stared at him on stage, then I almost began crying. This is the only song, and I almost cried. Well done Drew!!!!!
I have to say that drew is a great singer but i think this did not suit him as much as when he sang "all i want to say". When he went big it did not sound right but he is very talented. It is like american idol great singer bad song choice.
moron. there is no accent there . but i guess your a musical theatre expert. all knowing and omnipresent when it comes to anything theatre. now i will agree that he may be a little young. but what does it matter how many community theatre productions have ppl that are to young playing older roles. and as far as the faces go maybe you should try acting onstage. theres a world there that can not be explained. thats were the "silly faces" come from. its feeling . but have a nice day theatre god.
do you react like this to every single differing opinion?
also 'you don't act, so you can't comment on acting' is ridiculous in the extreme, as is comparing a professional broadway production to a community theatre production
Hey you ass hole drew is one of the most amaaaaazing valjean ever he has a phenominal voice and he takes the part of les mis to a whole new level and he has a different aproach granted but itu is amazing and
1) no silly faces its called acting and obviously thats something you cant do
2) hes older than John Owen Jones who is also amazing
and
3) hes not british in the slightest not all american accents have to be way over the top
so in conclusion drew is amazing and you are just an ass :D
hahahahahaha yes, the fact that I don't act means that I can't comment on other people's acting. Brilliant logic, I sure hope that there aren't any films you don't like.
And Drew Sarich is younger than John Owen-Jones. Look it up.
i completely agree with you about Drew.. he is amazing.. has a phenominal voice sio much emotion and power.. he brough me to tears and amazing actor.. no actor has ever been able to do that to me..
@GospelAccording2ME I'd actually forgotten about this video, until I got an e-mail informing me that you'd taken it upon yourself to reply to something I said, what, two years ago?
Needless to say, I have not changed my mind: Drew Sarich is talented enough but is hilariously miscast as Valjean, and sings Bring Him Home like an angry hobo screaming at a bus,
If by "angry hobo screaming at a bus" you mean the most beautiful and soulful version of this song ever brought to the stage, then I wholeheartedly agree.
I love drew in everything he does. The first time I ever heard him was when I saw him in the les mis revival a couple years ago and I've been a fan ever since. great stuff.
He should stick to playing Jesus.
HaraldJoe69 4 days ago
it doesn`t matter how often I listen to Drews Bring Him Home. I cannot believe how a voice can touch my soul so deep inside. Everytime I listen to that, I cry and cry and cry...
helenahades 5 months ago
Give me a minute here to catch my breath....
thestar13 6 months ago 3
Im sick of Alfie Boe. The guy has nothing on Drew.
fourevertwentyseven 6 months ago
Really great and lovely!! Wonderful singer!
hidveginora 6 months ago
Has Drew Sarich played every part in Les Miz? Seriously, I've seen him all over this show! Haha.
2015PSU 7 months ago 2
A tremendous performance by a gifted actor and an even better singer! Simply terrific!
KenSassano 7 months ago 2
First 3 words --- I already had tears. Effortless. Gorgeous. This may be the best version I've ever heard. Wow. WHERE IS THE LOVE TREMENDOUSLY BUTTON?
michellemonize 8 months ago 10
First 3 words --- I already had tears. Effortless. Gorgeous. This may be the best version I've ever heard. Wow.
michellemonize 8 months ago 2
oh my goodness this is frkn amazing! i was looking for this since ages! do you have the whole show?
BeccaStarfucker 8 months ago
I've read all these posts and I think he's a great voice and a better actor. Yes, his voice is younger than some of the others but, young leaders feel the same passion as older leaders. Fathers of every age worry about their sons and men who remind them of their sons. I though his more "youthful" passion was just outstanding vs the older, and more somber passion we've heard before. Great version and angry screaming hobo remark is just pure foolishness.
daveumpref 8 months ago 5
@daveumpref What an absurd remark! Youthful passion? The entire point of this song is JVJ acknowledging his age and the transience of his life and how he is willing to give it up for Marius. The lyrics themselves are "and I am OLD and will be gone." JVJ shouldn't sound like someone in their late 20s, especially at this point in the show and this song
HaraldJoe69 4 days ago
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Hardly absurd. I agree that this is certainly a much more mature piece. My point was that this wasn't an angry screaming hobo as had been previously posted. I also agree that the lyrics do point to his age. However, sacrifice and selflessness aren't always restricted to those who are 45 plus years old. I'm trying to find a way to make a very strong performance fit even if the raw age numbers don't quite add up.
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Very nice version! I don't mind the youthness in his voice as it gives way for a new interpretation of this song. Valjean returning to the faith he had in God when when he was a younger man. So somehow praying brngs back an innocense in him that was only present in his very early youth.
Kasino80 8 months ago
his tone is too bright!
Fireballts11 8 months ago
When I heard him sing the first song, I died!
GirlX12345 8 months ago
Although I think that he is amazing and that he sings this song beautifully I think he may just sound a little too... young for this part... still incredible performance
Mariellchen1993 9 months ago
Drew Sarich is a bad boy!!!
4everFernando 9 months ago
oh i love him
Dosendeckel 9 months ago
simply amazing!!! we just have him as Krolock in "Tanz der Vampire" in Vienna ...but this is simply mindblowing!!!
MyCatitude 10 months ago
It aint playing , ant idea wht it aint working
rugbyfalcons63 11 months ago
I liked him better as Judas in JCS :)
zakinverse 11 months ago 2
@zakinverse hahahah i guess i like him a little better in jcs too!, but he's good here too =)
JBobomb 10 months ago
@atheshar In the same way that JOJ does it.
Monkeyballmania 11 months ago
HE'S NOT GERMAN?!?! Holy Jesus, I for sure thought he was because of "Dracula". My mind= blown.
abbynormal11 11 months ago
@abbynormal11 lol nope, very american :)
J0ANNAx3 11 months ago
Drew , I cried and love your voice above all the voice's before you make me feel so relaxed I need to aplaud your acting skills also luv u xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ellieboo15able 1 year ago
Drew you are amazing I cried love your so so special voice xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ellieboo15able 1 year ago
This song brings me to tears, outstanding.
rugbyfalcons63 1 year ago
A beautiful voice, the best iv heard , effortless ,
stargattee 1 year ago
Great voice, but he sounds like he's 20, not 40.
Still, a great performance.
Farnik01 1 year ago
This man is such an amazing Valjean, so glad to have seen Drew!
shambles07 1 year ago
This is the first time i've seen him play Jean Valjean. I never knew he was in Les miserables. Drew is awesome. Damn, why does he have to be so awesome in everything he does? He was awesome as Armand as well. *sigh* Drew Is awesome THAT'S ALL I'VE GOTTA SAY!
RosesNightengales 1 year ago 2
I´ve never seen him as jean valjean, that´s one of the things in life which HAVE TO BE SEEN!!! I just can´t imagine how great it would be to see this live, on stage....
HistoryVampire93 1 year ago
Wow, this is so wonderful!! Unbelievable... I'm speechless. He sings the song with a lot of emotion, that I must cry. Drew is the best!!!
sunshine3955 1 year ago
unbelievable....cant believe his range and pitch control on those high notes...beautiful voice
60pantherfan 1 year ago
There is none better at delivering this song than drew, crystal clear and as smooth as silk, and what makes it so fantastic is that he makes it seem effort-less
turbot128 1 year ago
young voice for this song , but excellent voice
PIRANHOMEN 1 year ago
This is the best version I've seen. He doesn't look like a Valjean, but he sings like one.
scottlucidi 1 year ago
beautiful and powerful
Rycher13 1 year ago
just amazing!!
1983Askim1983 1 year ago
was this broadway or westend?
konstantinzander 1 year ago
I saw him twice before this performance. Once as Grantaire and then subbing in as Javert. I swear he could play any part in this show except for gavroche... =]
illbeastonishing16 1 year ago
i love you drew!!!!<3
TheBellarina86 1 year ago
Amazing voice.... not right for the part. If you wanna really hear a good part for him, look up heaven on their minds from jesus christ superstar. Hes completely flawless
animalcollective3113 1 year ago
Its normal to have a Shrine built to Drew in your room.......right?
Gahoyify 1 year ago 3
Very beautiful!
Please, also listen to he late Jan Werner's performance.
mhurm3 1 year ago
*shivers* So....awesome......hehe, had to comment again. XD
EriksWanderingChild 1 year ago
This guy's voice makes me melt...him and John Owen Jones are the best Valjeans I have ever heard.
EriksWanderingChild 1 year ago 3
@atheshar Probably because he sangs his guts out with his role as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar.
Tom6093 1 year ago
i never liked musicals....until now. :D
junkheadinfection 1 year ago
Damn... 0__0... Where did you get this recording? Is there a full version somewhere, for trade or whatever?
spyramy 1 year ago
I heard Drew sing this live. I cried like a little child. I am not an easy crier. I seriously cry maybe three times a year. This is my endorsement of his awesomeness.
lilygrimm128 1 year ago
he has an incredible voice don't get me wrong but, he strikes many of the notes with a brightness that makes him not believable as Valjean. Regardless of his age at this point, this is a song and show meant to be sung with darker tones and something that is slightly more classical than what he does and there are moments when he does that and in those moments he IS Valjean and it's brilliant i just wish he did it more
zoser425 1 year ago
Wonderful!
sundisznocska 1 year ago
BEST VERSION YET. Sensitive, soft, Not overdone. WOW.
kilroywashere123 1 year ago 3
as everyone else is pretty much mentioning, FANTASTIC VOICE NOTHING WRONG AT ALL, but doesnt sound like an aging man thats weary.. and sick of trying he aint tired of living and SCARED... wrong song but yea GREAT VOICE not so great age
MarineForceAlpha 1 year ago
@MarineForceAlpha
I don't think he is that old and sick (yet) at this part...that would be the end. He just helped them to fight, and is about to carry Marius through the sewers!
kilroywashere123 1 year ago
I Have seen him as Judas, I Have seen him as Javert, But as Val Jean,
Perfectly Briliant!
Go Drew <3
Gahoyify 1 year ago
I really like this rendition. He does have a youthful voice. And its different, but really really good. His voice is clear as A BELL and just soars beautifully over the music.
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I've seen this show like 6 times with Jean Valjean played by a different person each time and I have to say, in my opinion, Drew Sarich's performance of this song was the best I've ever heard. Truly amazing.
B44M44 1 year ago
his voice is stunning, but in my oppinion he sounds a little too young for jean valjean. he does sing the song very very well, but he sounds like a young man singing it
jalidav1 1 year ago
He has the most perfect voice ever. John Owen-Jones is fabulous. Colm Wilkinson is a legend. But there's just something about Drew Sarich's voice that I absolutely love. He's my personal favorite...
ndebbiegirl 1 year ago 3
I saw Drew Sarich in Berlin Germany in the Glas Haus where he performed Hedwig and the Angry Inch an amazing performance.He should do it again on a big stage he was truly brilliant
croe452 1 year ago
oh. my. gosh. he is god! im crying this is so beautiful!
relientkrox1234 1 year ago 3
I saw him on Broadway singing this and it brought me to tears. I was more moved by him than Lea Salonga who was his co-star. I have loved him ever since!!! Perfection......
fiasco6girl 1 year ago
Drew does a decent job with this (no lie). GO DREW!
JokersGirl0711 1 year ago
colm wilkinson is valjean.
perfectgentleman100 2 years ago
meraviglioso!
niccocello 2 years ago
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Drew was wonderful as Valjean! I'm so lucky that I was in London at the right time. Oh, and I have a question: Does anyone know if he has done 'Phantom'? I would love to see him in that.
PhantomBeauty 2 years ago
He hasn't done "Phantom." However, he did a replacement gig as Valjean (for Alex Gemignani) during the brief "Les Miserables" revival on Broadway. Also, he originated the Broadway role of Armand in the musical "Lestat" (AMAZING JOB), working with former Phantom Hugh Panaro (he has been in Philadelphia ever since the end of "Lestat"), and originated the role of Quasimodo in "Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame" musical in Berlin, Germany in 1999.
I hate sounding snooty, but does that help?
JokersGirl0711 1 year ago
@ gloominess71: I'm just checking, but this is from the Broadway revival, correct?
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PhantomBeauty 2 years ago
I just wanted to verify if Drew Sarich played Valjean along Lea Salonga's Fantine ever. I saw this two years ago. Because I really remembered being sooo impressed with the actor who played Valjean.
alexmz123 2 years ago
@alexmz123 yeah he did! i watched it then too (but unfortunately lea salonga wasn't there the day i watched). drew sarich was great when i saw him, i loved him as valjean!
xjuyonx 2 years ago
absolutely fantastic! im in love with you now Drew! although i suspect you are not a friend of Dorothy's :(
j0nboy76 2 years ago
Drew sings this song better than anyone i have heard, the voice comes into its own as he slowly acts the song, and its an awsome performance from an awsome actor.
turbot128 2 years ago 3
I watched Colm Wilkison in the Toronto cast and was thinking of what I was going to do concerning chores. Zzzzz... I went to Broadway to see Lea Salonga as Fantine. But Drew brought tears to my eyes as Valjean and I had a renewed respect for the musical. Amazing Broadway cast!!!!!
alexmz123 2 years ago
listen to john owen johns latest version and you will be blown away!
kindoku 2 years ago
John owen jones is my fav.
00rabbit7 2 years ago
Immaculate.
I mean, the pronunciation kinda jars a little bit at 'the suh-merrrs die' - but that's my only complaint.
Truly beautiful, the lightness of touch with those closing notes is like a bell - it always plucks a heartstring!
But then, maybe I'm a hopeless romantic.
:-]
FatbazSaysAhOom 2 years ago 3
Oh Drew... you are definitely leading man material. Your voice is so pretty. But I dunno... Valjean? If you were twenty years older I might believe it. Even your Enjolras was too young--who is 22 in the book but said to look and act much older.
thesilvershining 2 years ago
aaah! I have goose bumps!
polarqueen 2 years ago 3
nice voice but weird hair,hehehe~
ulachan 2 years ago
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hes no colm lol
lookylokk 2 years ago
@lookylokk i agree. or JOJ
BillyG800 2 years ago
I've seen Les Miserables a couple of times and I've also listened to others and enjoyed them. Still, he was the first one that I really got to see act the song and I absolutely adore his voice.
BoomChickie 2 years ago 3
I was like "Where's his voice?" Until he finally started singing high. That's my Drew =D
Was he playing in London the summer of 2008? Then I might have actually seen him life - without me realizing it! =D
DragonHeart06 2 years ago 2
he's vice is amayzing isn't he?
Shemehaza 2 years ago 2
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douglemberg 2 years ago
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when he sings the last phrase he looks like the ORLY owl...
I laughed pretty hard.
Zachariasias 2 years ago
Hahaha, I just HAVE to agree on that :p
I don't like his hair by the way, but his voice is.... well even lovelier than just lovely. <3
He is allowed to sing my lullaby :3
ALYSSZ 2 years ago
I saw him and i thought he was realy good but when he sang Who am I? and this his accent began coming into the songs but other than that he was great!
gags24601 2 years ago
@gags24601 what accent?
BillyG800 2 years ago
I don't like his accent, although I do think he is a good singer, however in a lot of the songs I think he himself woudl be better for a rock musical... just my opinion. He is very talented tho.
FilmRangers 1 year ago
i absolutely love this. his voice is incredible.
logotrunker 2 years ago 13
Wow very nice well done thanks for the video ...
Dorisequador 2 years ago 2
i loved the understudy-valjean jonathan williams better than drew sarich though he is really good!
DieJulia79 2 years ago
i dont really like the way he pronounces "if i die let me die" because it makes him sing diffrent but all and all it was pretty good
Andrewluver96 2 years ago
Wonderful performance. Bravo, Bravo.
truckingood 2 years ago
Wow, I wasn't crazy about Drew as Javert, but he makes an amazing Valjean. I think his timbre is so young and warm that it's more suited for a protagonist role. This was beautiful.
teasymphony 2 years ago 3
just simply amazing
24601performer 2 years ago
Wow. I have never really looked beyond Colm and Owen.
I think Drew is fantastic, Maybe his critics don't like change from the normal Valjean, but this is stunning!
themusicalvidkid 2 years ago
Maybe his exterior does not suit the role, but his voice does - he sings brilliantly! And isn't it fascinating to watch his "dialogue" with god? He does not just pray, but he brings very different emotions into it, "communicating" with god, begging and being angry and suffering. Great acting.
timaenot 2 years ago
This is one of the Les Miz songs I didn't listen to too often, because I always felt that all the older men including Colm Wilkinson had severe difficulties singing the high notes. This is the first version I really like! Drew Sarich may be too young for the role, but he definitely has the best voice for this song!
Conny17 2 years ago
You have to be kidding......all older men including Colm had severe difficulties singing the high notes??
You must be smokin crack!
Colm`s version is the version by which all others are judged.
I seriously doubt you have any clue......just because a man is older doesn`t6 mean he will have trouble with the high notes...hell an 'A" isn`t even considered high among tenors.
It is suppose to sound the way Colm and others sing it. there is suppose to be a darkness in the voice!
godgaveasong 2 years ago
I've just recently discovered Drew Sarich via Lestat, and I've realised that he must have been Jean Valjean the first and second times I saw les mis :O I'm both so pleased and annoyed that I didn't discover him sooner!
bifflemcchuff66 2 years ago
well, you haven't missed much of his USA career. he like became something in Europe && came here to do Lestat. when that closed, he landed a role as Javert && shortly after was Jean Valjean. he's AMAZING! and he's super nice, too
JoannaBanana11 2 years ago
I could listen to this forever - great voice! Who cares about his suitablility for the role. Actors show their diversity by taking varied roles - they suit some more than others, but this guys voice is incredible! Am amazed by peoples scrutiny! Lets just enjoy it and give credit when its due!
Heidimay1 2 years ago 2
i love his voice. he can be the singer in a band (which, he is) and sing on broadway. and he's super nice, too!
but i think he plays a better villain. that's just my opinion, though.
JoannaBanana11 2 years ago
i dunno his javert wasnt too great his valjean was better, but his armand (in lestat) was AMAZING!
DieHard24601 2 years ago
Colm Wilkinson will forever be Jean ValJean no one can compare.
Alax2thMax 2 years ago
I saw this last week, this guy was amazing! ^^
ohmaigaawd 2 years ago
drew sarich stopped playin valjean in london in nov 2008. so it wasnt him
cpjc08 2 years ago 4
This is a great interpretation..The only thing is that Drew Sarich's voice is too light and bright to be a strong fatherly valjean..I agree with uknowwho889. His voice and acting skills are amazing, but i feel that Valjean should be a more dramatic or deep tenor.
BluefalconJAR 2 years ago 6
His voice perhaps sounds a little too youthful to be an ageing man, but what a voice!!!!
GJR1975 2 years ago 18
I agree I think he'd be good as Marius as a young man his voice is good but I think Valjean should sound more aged and wise. Michael Crawford did a great cover of the song
FilmRangers 2 years ago
Besides what everyone else has said, Valjean was a pretty sturdy old man. He was a hard worker and very strong. I'm sure his lungs would have been very healthy and powerful of great vocal agility if he had ever had voice lessons.
What I said was probably nonsense, but...eh. Drew is awesome.
deusabscondidum 2 years ago 6
@GJR1975 His Live performance is much more mature and dark than what this clip shows.
Seeing him live is a different experience.
at1212b 1 year ago
@GJR1975
Indeed; his young Valjean is wonderful, but I think he is a bit too young for older Valjean.
Still, the age of his appearance and voice aside, his quality is stellar.
VBZBII 1 year ago
Where did you get that this song is supposed to be sung deep and 'Fatherly'. This is straight from the composer's mouth when talking about Colm's voice being perfect, which was also the inspiration for the song..."... such an incredible voice, so HIGH".
JOJ sings it amazingly well, but he belts it out way too deeply and way too forceful at times (the spirit of the song is a Prayer that is religious and very prayerful.. not one of power and commandful)
at1212b 2 years ago
Drew did a lovely rendition, but I truly believe John Owen-Jones sings this the best.
MATTandMUSIC 2 years ago 4
My favourite version of this haunting song. Love Drews pace with the vocal, love his acting. Whe he sings the line 'if I die, let me die', stirs my soul. Beautiful!!!! Makes me eager to get on stage again asap.
Heidimay1 2 years ago 3
shannon is great but hes no drew
cpjc08 2 years ago
his tone is pure perfection, and his vowels are unbelievable!! SO good!!!
dbamk88 2 years ago 3
I love drew! I am so happy, because i can see him every day play RUDOLF at RUDOLF-Musical at Vienna!^^
0eBoS0 2 years ago
dis guy is gooda!!!
aka0kop 2 years ago
Lucky enough to have seen the very orginal cast and 4 addtitional times over the years. The last being opening night in the early 90s. This is one of the CD's I would never give up!!!!!
Imissingbroadway 2 years ago
This song brings me to tears every time...doesn't matter who sings it.
broadwaybaby243 2 years ago
Amazing, listened to a few who have sung this and I think it is equal to Jamie Pughs version. Fantastic
rugbyfalcons63 2 years ago
that guy ain't got shit on this performance...Drew Sarich's vocal range is much more impressive.
2014MD 2 years ago 4
Na mate think ya wrong, yes its a great performance, but on the night Jamie Pugh sang it with so emotion. This is still one of my favourites performances though
rugbyfalcons63 2 years ago
God damn, that is great! nothing more to say.
lawsy26 2 years ago
He brought me to tears with this song when I saw him on Broadway...
yvonnesame 2 years ago 2
Me too!
Deceptively awesome.
at1212b 2 years ago
Imo, Colm Wilkinson is the quintessential Valjean. JOJ is excellent as well. Sarich has an amazing voice, to be sure, and his energy and charisma are unrivaled, but Valjean he is not--again, imo.
Thanks for the video clip :)
marked3life 2 years ago 2
In a way I agree... I think if they cut his hair he'd make a great Marius, he just doesn't have that fatherly feeling that Valjean needs. His voice is almost too innocent for Valjean, he is and incredible performer nonetheless.
uknowwho889 2 years ago
Brilliant
widdowfield 2 years ago 2
love this version
titanicus1982epicx 2 years ago 3
I have listened to many versions of Bring Him Home by other vocalists. This version by Drew Sarich is outstanding.
lc237 2 years ago 6
God listened to this beautiful voice ....
Mihail99pap 2 years ago 3
O
M
G
Voice of an angel!
Even more so when he's only like a metre away and singing that.
<3
Lblondi95 2 years ago 2
He Is An Amazing Singer :)
xArmyangelx 2 years ago 3
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ok heres the thing. I Love Drew Sarich as Jesus and Judas In JCSS but im not feeling the Valjean at all. It just didnt sit right with me. I hated the vowel shape and it honestly bothered me as a music major in college. I think we should Defnetly leave Valjean to Colm Wilkinson and John Owen-Jones.
teddyman50 2 years ago
and he wasn't afraid of an 'ooh' vowel at 1:30, very respectable. I hate it when singers decide every vowel must be tall and pretty.
StarryNight713 2 years ago 4
I love the American wide vowels!
That's totally an insult to most singers.....but he makes me love it.
Amazing Vibrato, very NPH.
StarryNight713 2 years ago 4
when i saw it, he was the only one with an american accent which was stupid, but he was still awesome
MetalliMad 2 years ago
Nice voice..but...I agree the voice is too young sounding, with most valjeans you'll have tenors that are anchored in the mature high baritone range. great skill though. Phenomenal control on the vibrato
thelowes98 2 years ago 2
the only thing i disagree with in your opinion is the english accent. i don't hear ti. but if you do thats your opinion. and thats fine. sarich is one of my idols. but there are things he does that he is not suited for. i wasn't trying to start a comment fight. i was simply stating my opinion and what i see happen all the time.
Caitraelub 2 years ago
and i said i agree with that. but obviously somebody rather important thought he was good enough for the roll. to young or not. under study or not. the point i was trying to make is that somebody being put in a roll that they are to young for is a very common thing. this is were the national tour thing comes into play.i see it happen all the time. so there it is.
Caitraelub 2 years ago
If you weren't trying to compare broadway to community theatre, I literally have no idea what point you were trying to make.
"I've done 4 National tours, I act for a living, "
uh, good for you? What does that have to do with anything?
Drew Sarich is possibly the best musical theatre actor around, he just isn't suited for Valjean. At this point the character is meant to be in his sixties yet when portrayed as Sarich still looks and sounds like a young man.
Adrianics4k 2 years ago
The reason I commented the way I did is because everyone interprets the character differently. There is no english accent.
Caitraelub 2 years ago
I was in no way comparing a broadway production to a community theater production. I was simply comparing a theater production to a theater production, broadway or not, its all theater, the only difference is the amount of money and time put in each production. I've done 4 National tours, I act for a living,
Caitraelub 2 years ago
Omigod. When I saw this. I forgot who our Valjean was. I stared at him on stage, then I almost began crying. This is the only song, and I almost cried. Well done Drew!!!!!
MichaelCrawfordsFan 2 years ago
Amazing voice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :' )
FOOTLOOSEMAD 2 years ago
I have to say that drew is a great singer but i think this did not suit him as much as when he sang "all i want to say". When he went big it did not sound right but he is very talented. It is like american idol great singer bad song choice.
scochazz 2 years ago
He has a nice, soft high range, but I thought it sounded whiney when he tried to be big. I didn't like it.
darcerella2 2 years ago
moron. there is no accent there . but i guess your a musical theatre expert. all knowing and omnipresent when it comes to anything theatre. now i will agree that he may be a little young. but what does it matter how many community theatre productions have ppl that are to young playing older roles. and as far as the faces go maybe you should try acting onstage. theres a world there that can not be explained. thats were the "silly faces" come from. its feeling . but have a nice day theatre god.
Caitraelub 2 years ago
haha true
he is very young
VERY talented
and the best valjean ive seen live
cpjc08 2 years ago
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Adrianics4k 2 years ago
do you react like this to every single differing opinion?
also 'you don't act, so you can't comment on acting' is ridiculous in the extreme, as is comparing a professional broadway production to a community theatre production
Adrianics4k 2 years ago
His voice is young but simply amazing. It gives me goosebumps.
givemeyourhand89 2 years ago 2
I saw him on Broadway as an understudy for Javert and thought he was amazing! Quite good in this too, a bit young, but oh well.
theatrenerd10 2 years ago
I know I've already commented, but a few things:
1. Too many silly faces
2. Too young
3. Pick an accent and stick with it. Don't be American for most of it and then say "on and on" in a bizarre not-quite-English accent
I do think that he has the perfect voice for musical theatre, endless energy and limitless charisma... He just plain and simply doesn't suit Valjean.
Adrianics4k 2 years ago
Hey you ass hole drew is one of the most amaaaaazing valjean ever he has a phenominal voice and he takes the part of les mis to a whole new level and he has a different aproach granted but itu is amazing and
1) no silly faces its called acting and obviously thats something you cant do
2) hes older than John Owen Jones who is also amazing
and
3) hes not british in the slightest not all american accents have to be way over the top
so in conclusion drew is amazing and you are just an ass :D
100Jordy791 2 years ago 2
hahahahahaha yes, the fact that I don't act means that I can't comment on other people's acting. Brilliant logic, I sure hope that there aren't any films you don't like.
And Drew Sarich is younger than John Owen-Jones. Look it up.
Adrianics4k 2 years ago
i completely agree with you about Drew.. he is amazing.. has a phenominal voice sio much emotion and power.. he brough me to tears and amazing actor.. no actor has ever been able to do that to me..
buomgiorno 2 years ago
@Adrianics4k LMAO You're a loon.
GospelAccording2ME 11 months ago
@GospelAccording2ME I'd actually forgotten about this video, until I got an e-mail informing me that you'd taken it upon yourself to reply to something I said, what, two years ago?
Needless to say, I have not changed my mind: Drew Sarich is talented enough but is hilariously miscast as Valjean, and sings Bring Him Home like an angry hobo screaming at a bus,
Adrianics4k 11 months ago
@Adrianics4k
If by "angry hobo screaming at a bus" you mean the most beautiful and soulful version of this song ever brought to the stage, then I wholeheartedly agree.
adamdecoder 11 months ago 3
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JessicaLochNessica 2 years ago
OMG...goosebumps! He's wonderful!
rdulhr 2 years ago 2
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koentjuhhhhhhhhhhhh 2 years ago
<3 drew sarich...it's a shame he's married w/ kids
JoannaBanana11 2 years ago
I love drew in everything he does. The first time I ever heard him was when I saw him in the les mis revival a couple years ago and I've been a fan ever since. great stuff.
Justica4all 3 years ago
i'm seeing the show next week, and i'm wondering who's playing valjean now? is it still drew? i seem to be getting conflicting messages online.
sscd1234 3 years ago
David Shannon, He's pretty good. Doesn't compare to Drew though.
sexycriggy 3 years ago