I got to see Michals 3 times as Chauvelin. aka Chau chau. :o) Caught him twice in CT when the Pimpernel first went on tour & then again in PA as it came back around. He was great! Terrence Mann is still my fav, but then the OBC had a powerhouse with Mann, Andreas, & Sills together. They just magnified each other's talent. Thanks for sharing that!
Yeah whoever is talking about lowering notes for performces. Yeah I've seen plenty of performence pieces that have been lowered or even raised a step or two to suit the singers voice. It's all preference.
I do enjoy his voice but I hate how he just stares at the audience and doesn't put much else into the song (aside from sing that is) no motions or anything just staring straight ahead and stiffness. It's like mum was there and he was watching her. Awesome finish though, I can only hit that half the time : /
@Dathanfinch: I said I was a trained high baritone, not him. I was merely saying that this roles requires a high or also known as a Lyric Baritone, not a Bass-Baritone. Yes, there is a difference between a musical theatre actor and an actor. I'm not trying to sound like an ass, I was simply making a statement about the vocal performance.
@snoopyluvr123 I have to disagree. What is the difference between a musical theater actor and an actor? One sings, but aside from that, the approach should be the same. Acting is acting. There is a certain level of grandiosity to be achieved in a musical, but the "bigness" should come out of honest place, the way any actor would approach playing a "big character." I apologize for sounding so defensive/like an ass, but I am, in all seriousness, just curious as to what you think.
@snoopyluvr123 It's true that it was originally written for a Lyric Baritone like Terry, but a change like this doesn't impact the storyline or the music overmuch and he still acts very well in it. It's not as if, for instance, you made Sweeney Todd a tenor. The power and emotions of the character are still conveyed. It's a very good performance.
I'm so glad I'm not a complete snob about music and don't over-analyze everything in a ridiculous and pompous fashion. Being able to enjoy the performance is nice.
As a trained high Baritone (G2 - A4) He should not have been struggling to hit an F. I mean, I am a musical actor, but first I am a trained vocalist. For this role, you should be able to float on a G and hit and A. Also, if you don't sing, it's hard to tell when someone is struggling. Although, to someone who sings, you can tell this guy is deffinitely struggling. Would you not agree Bariton85?
@snoopyluvr123 Who says he is a "trained high baritone?" He has a very deep, rich voice, and probably trained as a bass or low baritone. Also, in musical theater you must, must be an actor first. There should be no distinction between a "musical theater actor" and an actor. It is, after all, a play not a concert. You can sing as well as you like, but if you can't act, it's not worth watching. He may be struggling with the F, but he approaches all of the other notes like a bass.
@snoopyluvr123 And those notes don't sound off at all. Then he approaches the F with more of a musical theater belt sound, by attempting to remove some of the weight from his voice. He may not have completely achieved that this one specific night, but I don't think he is "struggling" vocally.
Final vowel is spread and the jaw is LOCKED open with excessive breath pressure beneath the vocal folds on the F at the end and a larynx that creeps up. This passes for musical theatre, but it is unhealthy and he is certainly working too hard. This technique is masked by reverb added to his microphone. He is also singing this piece two semitones lower than the original key. Overall he does a passable job, but TWO clicks lower and still needing reverb to mask flaw is a bit of a stretch to me.
Then don't go watch musical theatre. Seriously, musicals are more about the story. Yes, it's great to have someone who can sing well, but a good musical actor isn't the one who sings perfectly. It's the one who can perform and cover up their personal flaws. Also, it's not uncommon for music to be lowered a step or two for actual performances.
The music is way too fast. Did the conductor hurry up because he needed the toilet? It's annoying when this happens, because it's just rushing through the song and the audience has no time to get into it.
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as a tenor, it bugs the crap out of me when keys get lowered. dont get me wrong, he performs it well but i prefer the original key..... it has more power
@gijoe508 It's not in the original key. The original was a key higher than Terrence Mann, sung by the amazing Michael Lanning. And Terrence Mann's key is higher than this.
Does anybody know what key thi is in or what note that last note is? And where/how I can get the sheeet music in this key? Please help!!! Cheers guys :)
This is a whole step down from the original key! Sounds great! THANK YOU for lowering it for him, because unless you check you can't tell and it still sounds great. . . I don't know why they don't do this kind of thing more often for performers. . . it's so easy in the digital age.
William is my FAVORITE Chauvelin. I guess because he's the only I've seen it do live except his u/s once. Hearing him sing this song brings the show back to me and all the wonderful memories I had with watching this show. Too bad they don't bring it out and do it again. Sigh.
This is powerful, no doubt about it! If you love this song, go to Myspace Music and check out a guy named Kurt Bowen...he sings an amazing version of Falcon - it will BLOW YOU AWAY!!!
@vahuuuu The score used for productions matches the key Rex Smith and Marc Kudisch sang. The first half of the song is a minor step higher, then reverts back to the key Terry Mann sang for the final chorus
Yay! Thank you for putting this back on YouTube. This (or a video very similar) had been up previously, but had been taken down. And the world needs more Chauvelin. :3
This is one of the best versions I have heard! I love the richness of his voice. He is the ultimate Chauvelin!
Holly24tm 2 months ago
Very fine voice, look, costume, wig, accoustics.
Someday, cell phones with cameras will all come with some sort of stabilizer.
imagineers101 4 months ago
Wow i rarely like anyone other than the originals but this guy is terrific
dustbiter445 4 months ago
His voice is chillignly stunning! It doesn't really sounds lower to me, but I'm probably wrong. His voice just sounds deep.
MaryLilaWest 7 months ago
Wow and I thought Terrance Mann had a deep voice! This guy is awesome!
Soonkie123 7 months ago
This is the first time I've ever heard this song. I have goosebumps!
kelath5555 7 months ago
his singing is good he looks like a vampire without the teeth!
1206Monkey 1 year ago 2
I like this version of Falcon in the Dive better than the OBC or 2.0 version. Sure it's lowered, but something about this song works down a key.
Or maybe it's just Michals nailing that last note.
tick64bit 1 year ago
I got to see Michals 3 times as Chauvelin. aka Chau chau. :o) Caught him twice in CT when the Pimpernel first went on tour & then again in PA as it came back around. He was great! Terrence Mann is still my fav, but then the OBC had a powerhouse with Mann, Andreas, & Sills together. They just magnified each other's talent. Thanks for sharing that!
ladyhgiggle 1 year ago
Yeah whoever is talking about lowering notes for performces. Yeah I've seen plenty of performence pieces that have been lowered or even raised a step or two to suit the singers voice. It's all preference.
Cantfeelmehlegs 1 year ago
I do enjoy his voice but I hate how he just stares at the audience and doesn't put much else into the song (aside from sing that is) no motions or anything just staring straight ahead and stiffness. It's like mum was there and he was watching her. Awesome finish though, I can only hit that half the time : /
Cantfeelmehlegs 1 year ago
@Dathanfinch: I said I was a trained high baritone, not him. I was merely saying that this roles requires a high or also known as a Lyric Baritone, not a Bass-Baritone. Yes, there is a difference between a musical theatre actor and an actor. I'm not trying to sound like an ass, I was simply making a statement about the vocal performance.
snoopyluvr123 1 year ago
@snoopyluvr123 I have to disagree. What is the difference between a musical theater actor and an actor? One sings, but aside from that, the approach should be the same. Acting is acting. There is a certain level of grandiosity to be achieved in a musical, but the "bigness" should come out of honest place, the way any actor would approach playing a "big character." I apologize for sounding so defensive/like an ass, but I am, in all seriousness, just curious as to what you think.
dathanfinch 1 year ago
@snoopyluvr123 It's true that it was originally written for a Lyric Baritone like Terry, but a change like this doesn't impact the storyline or the music overmuch and he still acts very well in it. It's not as if, for instance, you made Sweeney Todd a tenor. The power and emotions of the character are still conveyed. It's a very good performance.
poetoffire 4 months ago
He souds great, He remind me Steve Barton's Von Krolock
amintajuliette 1 year ago
I'm so glad I'm not a complete snob about music and don't over-analyze everything in a ridiculous and pompous fashion. Being able to enjoy the performance is nice.
Blackmage777 1 year ago 13
As a trained high Baritone (G2 - A4) He should not have been struggling to hit an F. I mean, I am a musical actor, but first I am a trained vocalist. For this role, you should be able to float on a G and hit and A. Also, if you don't sing, it's hard to tell when someone is struggling. Although, to someone who sings, you can tell this guy is deffinitely struggling. Would you not agree Bariton85?
snoopyluvr123 1 year ago
@snoopyluvr123 Who says he is a "trained high baritone?" He has a very deep, rich voice, and probably trained as a bass or low baritone. Also, in musical theater you must, must be an actor first. There should be no distinction between a "musical theater actor" and an actor. It is, after all, a play not a concert. You can sing as well as you like, but if you can't act, it's not worth watching. He may be struggling with the F, but he approaches all of the other notes like a bass.
dathanfinch 1 year ago
@snoopyluvr123 And those notes don't sound off at all. Then he approaches the F with more of a musical theater belt sound, by attempting to remove some of the weight from his voice. He may not have completely achieved that this one specific night, but I don't think he is "struggling" vocally.
dathanfinch 1 year ago
It seems a bit Rushed
cych2769 2 years ago
This is a FULL step lower than written and he STILL struggles for the F.
bariton85 2 years ago
I thought he nailed that last note.
jlow121 2 years ago
@bariton85 That's "struggling" for an F? What does it mean to not "struggle", that was spot on.
GoblinInventor 2 years ago
Final vowel is spread and the jaw is LOCKED open with excessive breath pressure beneath the vocal folds on the F at the end and a larynx that creeps up. This passes for musical theatre, but it is unhealthy and he is certainly working too hard. This technique is masked by reverb added to his microphone. He is also singing this piece two semitones lower than the original key. Overall he does a passable job, but TWO clicks lower and still needing reverb to mask flaw is a bit of a stretch to me.
bariton85 2 years ago
Then don't go watch musical theatre. Seriously, musicals are more about the story. Yes, it's great to have someone who can sing well, but a good musical actor isn't the one who sings perfectly. It's the one who can perform and cover up their personal flaws. Also, it's not uncommon for music to be lowered a step or two for actual performances.
GamerGuy1286 2 years ago
Amazing performance; I strongly regret the musical never was shown in France (or if it was I missed it).
franciskerst 2 years ago
The music is way too fast. Did the conductor hurry up because he needed the toilet? It's annoying when this happens, because it's just rushing through the song and the audience has no time to get into it.
kangootom 2 years ago
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as a tenor, it bugs the crap out of me when keys get lowered. dont get me wrong, he performs it well but i prefer the original key..... it has more power
A50swolverine 2 years ago
it is in the original key, it was written for a baritone.
gijoe508 2 years ago
It was written for a baritone a step higher. Many singers, even touring pros take it a half step down. This has been lowered two half steps.
bariton85 2 years ago
@gijoe508 It's not in the original key. The original was a key higher than Terrence Mann, sung by the amazing Michael Lanning. And Terrence Mann's key is higher than this.
00rabbit7 1 year ago
@00rabbit7 So what?
chuckjls 1 year ago
I agree as far as it goes, but if the singer can't hit the note it loses a lot of power as he shifts out of belt to reach it.
dramarat 2 years ago
Does anybody know what key thi is in or what note that last note is? And where/how I can get the sheeet music in this key? Please help!!! Cheers guys :)
drummingactor 2 years ago
I saw him in South Pacific last night. He was absolutely amazing!
falsetto81 2 years ago
I have seen him in South Pacific on Broadway in Lincoln Center recently and he is amazing!
nsimpson76 2 years ago
Gotta love, William Michals. He's amazing as Chauvelin. Does anyone have any other clips of him/??
MichaelCrawfordsFan 2 years ago 5
This is a whole step down from the original key! Sounds great! THANK YOU for lowering it for him, because unless you check you can't tell and it still sounds great. . . I don't know why they don't do this kind of thing more often for performers. . . it's so easy in the digital age.
TheJudgeNYC 2 years ago
anyone have him doing "where's the girl" on video? or him and Ron Bohmer together?
MirandaBananaHat 2 years ago
He's my favorite. <3
HydeCorner 2 years ago
Oooooo, that last note! O_O Awesome!
LadyDragonbane 2 years ago
I love it! He looks evil in some parts....
Sarchale 2 years ago 2
He's the standby for Emile DeBeque in South Pacific on Broadway right now, and has gone on a couple times.
singforyoursupper 3 years ago
The best Chauvelin out there. His "Where's the Girl?" is the sexiest thing I've ever seen onstage.
practicaldreamyr 3 years ago
Can I find it on youtube?
Sarchale 2 years ago
I LOVE this man's voice. It's absolutely perfect for this song
AkiraChan24 3 years ago
OMG he was awesome in SF when I saw him and a nice person too!!
chaksheba 3 years ago
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Sarchale 3 years ago
My fav Chauvelin, though I kinda wish the key wasn't changed
comedymeetstragedy 3 years ago
He saw him the night I saw this musical. He's still my favorite Chauvelin of all of them! His voice is so perfect for his character.
melodee1027 3 years ago
This guy would make a good Dracula. Actually, he looks like he's wearing fangs in this video.
TerryMannfan 3 years ago
Wow! I really like this version, it sounds very deep and rich. Wonderful!!
misskittie1313 3 years ago
William is my FAVORITE Chauvelin. I guess because he's the only I've seen it do live except his u/s once. Hearing him sing this song brings the show back to me and all the wonderful memories I had with watching this show. Too bad they don't bring it out and do it again. Sigh.
piazzalover 3 years ago
This is powerful, no doubt about it! If you love this song, go to Myspace Music and check out a guy named Kurt Bowen...he sings an amazing version of Falcon - it will BLOW YOU AWAY!!!
MIStageFan 3 years ago
im pretty sure he lowered it a step, so all those F# became E's and end note is F instead of a G
mrwaller 3 years ago
wait a minute... the complete score has been changed after the 1st version. the 3rd and 4th version is different from the original one.
I read something about it but I will look for this now... keep in touch :)
vahuuuu 3 years ago
@vahuuuu The score used for productions matches the key Rex Smith and Marc Kudisch sang. The first half of the song is a minor step higher, then reverts back to the key Terry Mann sang for the final chorus
00rabbit7 1 year ago
Thank you so much! I've been wanting to see this for a long time!
themadamegiry 3 years ago
did he lower the song?
mrwaller 3 years ago
no, but a bassbariton seems lower than a highbariton. not lower than Kudisch, u can hear him too here in the Youtube...
vahuuuu 3 years ago
Actually, yes, this is transposed down.
BorofAreguzanda 3 years ago
@mrwaller Yes he did lower it a whole step.
markmywords21 1 year ago
I adore this man. His voice is amazing! More please! Which Pimpernel was William in?
MichaelCrawfordsFan 3 years ago
the 4th american version. the tour version
vahuuuu 3 years ago
Thanks so much for the great Chauvelin clip! WPM IS Chauvelin - do you have any more clips with him playing the part? If so, PLEASE post them!!
RALore77 3 years ago
I think there is a Riddle video of this production, but I don't remember how I found it; I know I just didn't type it into the search...
bboymasochist 3 years ago
Yay! Thank you for putting this back on YouTube. This (or a video very similar) had been up previously, but had been taken down. And the world needs more Chauvelin. :3
kittybirg 3 years ago
it is the same :)
gloominess71 3 years ago