This is sung by the character Mark. If you're talking about actual singing there's no comparison. Anthony Callea's a trained singer. Anthony Rapp's an actor.
What 'fits' is just a matter of taste. You said Anthony sings 'almost as good as the original' and I was just disputing that - you can prefer whatever you choose. I prefer it sung in tune with a properly produced voice, just can't listen when someone's pitch is off. I didn't like the music at all until I heard Anthony sing it.
animalover, I can take the point that the role of Mark could be 'geeky' - but I can't agree that a voice in a musical should be less that good (or perfect as you suggest) to 'fit' your idea of the part.
After all, we go to a 'musical' to hear damned good singing above all else. And that's what you get with this singer.
Why should Mark be geeky and awkward? There's nothing in the text to say he is. I think it's just that people have seen Anthony Rapp do it and find it hard to get used to another version.
fair enough but you sympathise more with mark if he his awkward. it means there is a reson to be so lonely and always stuck on the end. i am like mark n a lot of ways (but not male)you know a tag on. and i dont now if others see me as geeky, but that is how i feel, and that is how i think mark should be
I think it's different if that's the way you first get used to and I know lots of people feel as you do. I just think Mark has had a glamorous girlfriend, is relied on for help and is actually the leader of the group in songs like La Vie Boheme and Rent and in New Year's Eve's action. To be honest I think the whole thing is confused, as there's not much he does and says to make him an outsider - or show he's detached either except when he and the others say so.lol.
it may not suggest in the text that mark is geeky but anthony rapp took that role and made it what it is mairanya is sort of right but i dont want to get used to another version rapp's is perfect
Thank you so much, this is so beautiful. Did you by any chance record "Goodbye Love" as well?? You did extremely well to capture all these performances. Very much appreciated.
Live this version
idol4eva 1 year ago
That voice must have nailed this song to the back wall of the theatre. Wish I'd been there to hear it.
Forwardthinker22 1 year ago
this guy is greaT:)
im a adam kantor head though O:-)
MarineForceAlpha 2 years ago
WOW i didn't think i could find someone as better as anthony rapp but i think i just found him lol......
moviesrule23 3 years ago 2
he can sing...almost as good as the original...but i just find marks version a slight bit better.
13animelover13 3 years ago 2
This is sung by the character Mark. If you're talking about actual singing there's no comparison. Anthony Callea's a trained singer. Anthony Rapp's an actor.
mairanya1 2 years ago
I'm not saying the VOICE is better in GENERAL, just for this song, a perfect voice doesn't fit as well, it is amazing in its own way.
13animelover13 2 years ago
What 'fits' is just a matter of taste. You said Anthony sings 'almost as good as the original' and I was just disputing that - you can prefer whatever you choose. I prefer it sung in tune with a properly produced voice, just can't listen when someone's pitch is off. I didn't like the music at all until I heard Anthony sing it.
mairanya1 2 years ago
animalover, I can take the point that the role of Mark could be 'geeky' - but I can't agree that a voice in a musical should be less that good (or perfect as you suggest) to 'fit' your idea of the part.
After all, we go to a 'musical' to hear damned good singing above all else. And that's what you get with this singer.
lifestooshort28 2 years ago
Ladies and gemtleman - now THAT is one heck of a voice!!
bonjovially 3 years ago 2
you can say that again
idol4eva 2 years ago
wow... i thought that noone could ever live up to the op
riginal, but callea is almost as good as rapp!!!!
elphabathropp3rd 3 years ago 2
He's a far far better singer than Anthony Rapp.
mairanya1 3 years ago 2
yes he has better singing abilities than rapp but i think anthony rapp is more marky if get what i mean you know like geeky and awkward
elphabathropp3rd 3 years ago
Why should Mark be geeky and awkward? There's nothing in the text to say he is. I think it's just that people have seen Anthony Rapp do it and find it hard to get used to another version.
mairanya1 3 years ago
fair enough but you sympathise more with mark if he his awkward. it means there is a reson to be so lonely and always stuck on the end. i am like mark n a lot of ways (but not male)you know a tag on. and i dont now if others see me as geeky, but that is how i feel, and that is how i think mark should be
elphabathropp3rd 3 years ago 2
I think it's different if that's the way you first get used to and I know lots of people feel as you do. I just think Mark has had a glamorous girlfriend, is relied on for help and is actually the leader of the group in songs like La Vie Boheme and Rent and in New Year's Eve's action. To be honest I think the whole thing is confused, as there's not much he does and says to make him an outsider - or show he's detached either except when he and the others say so.lol.
mairanya1 3 years ago
it may not suggest in the text that mark is geeky but anthony rapp took that role and made it what it is mairanya is sort of right but i dont want to get used to another version rapp's is perfect
doyoufeeltheecho 3 years ago
wow anthonys awesome as mark
idol4eva 3 years ago
stunning...thank you!
ozdivo 3 years ago 3
thank you so much. That was pretty amazing.
fragrantone 3 years ago 3
Thank you so much, this is so beautiful. Did you by any chance record "Goodbye Love" as well?? You did extremely well to capture all these performances. Very much appreciated.
pepipearl 3 years ago 3