PEOPLE. Michael Crawford < Gerard Butler. No argument. Gerard is WAY too harsh and gruff; The Phantom needs to be suave and sensual as well as strong and manly. Gerard simply lacks that softness in places.
Mind you, Butler seems like a nice guy (and a Scottie), so I don't hate him or anything. I just don't think he was right for the role.
Don't even get me started on Emmy Rossum as Christine.
I really love what you've done here. Your so clever. I didn't think Jerald Butler have a strong enough voice to play the phanton (no disrespect to the guy-it's just my opinion. Excellent work, well done! I wonder if you could dub using Ramin Karimloo's voice now that would be epic!
Dude Was That Actually Necessary? Did You Really Have To Redub The Phantom's Voice???
Yes I Agree That Michael Crawford Will ALWAYS Be The Definitive Phantom But Gerard Butler Was Also Sensational In The Role For The Movie Version! No Offense Intended But It Seems A Little Disrespectful To All The Hard Work & Passion Butler Poured Into His Performance For You To Have To Do That. Again No Offense Intended!
Honestly I prefer Gerard Butler. His singing to me sounds more about the Emotion than the technique. He hits the notes and does so with a much more connectable pain in his voice.
Crawford will always be the original Phantom, but to replace someones hard work like that? I've seen the Phantom of the Opera on stage 3 times, and I own the movie, and they are both equal, but it's just a different experience for each of them, which was what ALW and the producers wanted. They wanted to bring TPOTO to my generation ( I'm 15) and they did it spectacularly.
I don't think that it's Gerard's looks that makes his portrayal of the Phantom hot, it's his passion and intensity. Passion over beauty and intensity over perfection, which is what he embodies. I'm not attracted to Gerard Butler at all, but as the Phantom, you have no idea. (I'm a girl) While your editing work and dub is great, I think it's somewhat rude of you to replace his voice. The casting directors had every chance to cast Michael Crawford but chose not to, and ALW agreed. Respect that.
@phantomofopera91 Well, sarcasm aside... yes, Gerard Butler does not have a trained voice - I guess worthy of dubbing because of it. However, A.L.W. obviously was going for something else in this 2004 film - star draw-power, magnetism, call it what you will.... I do miss hearing a trained voice in the role, but understand his choice (and A.L.W. let G. B. pick Emmy Rossum, not anyone's first choice for 'Christine') Just goes to show you, Hollywood abides by a different set of rules.
Ok he does have a trained voice,Ii admit it and I bow to him, and I will take the risk saying, you can't compare th feelings on gerard's feelings when singing, and this actor' s feelings, it's just not similar, plus the entonation at least for me it's a little high for this part. But hey that's just my opinion.
I love every Phantom of the opera performance and all of its actors who do it in movies or popular plays, this is a classic and its my favorite. You can comment all you want, say its good its bad, rate it or not watch it, either way its a magnificant masterpiece whoever is singing or playing the roles.
MY FAVORITE PLAY AND NOW MY FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME. tope 3 for sure.
okay. everyone needs to calm down. gerard butler does have talent, but he is not trained. he admitted it in an interview, but he can sing. yes, michael crawford is a better singer. he has been trained. however, i do love butler as the phantom acting-wise.
To me, this is the scene where the Phantom sees the writing on the wall. He's ended Carlotta's career while starting Christine's, and now Christine is on the roof professing her love for a younger, far sexier suitor. She has made the choice, and the Phantom must accept it. He's waited all these years to claim her, only in vain. Yet again, he is shunned because of his looks. There is no greater heartbreak than this.
This is where I stand on the Butler/Crawford debate. I personally think that Butler has a lovely voice- however, it is very obvious he's not trained, and you can definitely hear the strain in certain parts. Crawford, on the other hand, is very highly trained. However, his insistence on singing like a West Ender in a work that really ought to be performed bel canto annoys me beyond belief. Phantom isn't a show for belters!
For all you people saying it's 'not' dubbed at all...and that it's ruined. Michael Crawford was the original Phantom. If you knew about the play. It fits perfectly.
"You peopel are so stupid! So you can't sing, but many of us can, and has equally of any of these. But there is only room for a few, and hundreds don't have friends already in theatre. "
Sarah Brightman is undeniable and by far better than the actress. Steve Barton is also better than the actor here (love SB's voice). And what about the Phantom? Michael Crawford is actually a singer but on the other hand Butler has a rasped passioned voice that fits perfectly with the Phantom and in parts like The Point of No Return or this one he acquires all the desesperation that the character needs. However when I'm watching the film, in some songs I miss a real singer like Crawford.
If you're going to dub Gerard Butler's voice at least do it properly; its done very poorly here. Not that his voice needs to be dubbed anyway, he has talent to spare!
@musicaltheatre8 Theres an improved HD version in my channel. And i would have assumed that you can spot musical talent based off of your name. I am disappointed
@phantomofopera91 Ooooohh burn. Well seeing as Andrew Lloyd-Webber approved of him i'm pretty sure he must have talent. Unless he can't spot talent either of course...
If you had read the book you would have understood the supposed "love". She loved the "angel" with the belief that he was literally an angel. This is why she wasn't truly in love with him, rather loved him with the innocence of a gullible child. After that pity and coercion drove her to behave as if she loved him. Granted, the movie does definitely distort that.
how dare you ruin this wonderful movie by dubbing another man's voice over the very attractive and talented gerard butler. this is horrible and i will not stand for it. Gerard's lovely voice shall never again be "disfigured" by another's voice. good day to you sir.
I think they should have made Gerald Butler more... ugly? He was too pretty for this. Honestly, I was hoping since it was hollywood he would have looked terribly ugly. Instead we got someone who looks like he got a sunburn.
Regardless I love this song. I like how warm and loving it is. I think this song is what makes Raoul's character. Someone who wants to protect and love Christine. While the Phantom's is music of night, which is mysterious and haunting (perfect for his character). I love it!
I think they should have made Gerald Butler more... ugly? He was too pretty for this. Honestly, I was hoping since it was hollywood he would have looked terribly ugly. Instead we got someone who looks like he got a sunburn.
Regardless I love this song. I like how warm and loving it is. I think this song is what makes Raoul's character. Someone who wants to protect and love Christine. While the Phantom's is music of night, which is mysterious and haunting (perfect for his character). I love it!
everytime i hear michael sing this song, i wanna jump through my computer and hug him, thats how great of a singer and actor he is. I do like Gerard Butler in the movie, but Michael Crawford will always be my Phantom :) if you agree give me a thumbs up
What are y'all talkin about Gerald Butler Is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better for the part... He acually sounds like the phantom... Not to mention he's HOTT
@jelliwhoose .. and that is what is wrong with people. To say that he's HOTT shows how immature you are. The phantom was not supposed to be hott. The movie was a prime example of hollywoodifying an otherwise perfect story.
@phantomofopera91 They probably did it to appeal to a wider audience (?). However, you can't deny that Gerard Butler did a good job. Listen to just the music, even--he nails the emotion: madness, sorrow, everything, he does it pretty well. That's my opinion, anyway.
the phantom shares something with the raul/raoul, they both have extremely large noses i thought this fact was interesting, and i just felt like pointing it out
Great job mixing the movie and stage imagery. Thanks!
MC is the best actor and dramatic vocalist, but his voice lacks the quality needed to project the sexuality, evil and seductiveness of the role. Still, he deserves his enormouse Phandom. Too bad the film failed to capture the magic of the stage, black and white would have helped so I'll turn off the color next time I view the DVD.
This is awesome!!! I remember watching the movie for the first time and as it panned away at the "Yooooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuu!!" thinking: Ok if he can do the laugh I can hopefully put up with the rest of the movie listening to him. So the laugh? ...the laugh... the... WHERE'S THE MANIACAL LAUGHTER!?!?!
I love Michael Crawfords voice, but I think if you do the movie version you have to have Gerald Butlers voice for it. I'm just saying. Cause no doubt Michael is a great singer, and probably one of the best, but for the movie, I think you shouldn't change the voices.
Honestly, no true self respecting PotO fan would prefer anyone but Micheal Crawford...yes Gerard Butler is more camera friendly, yes he IS in fact a good actor. and Davis Gaines is great, as well, John Owen Jones is alright and all...But in the end only one person can come out on top: The Original-Micheal Crawford...and if you did your homework you would know that Micheal did not even have to audition for it, Andrew Lloyd Webber said specifically he wanted Micheal.
as a matter of fact, i did know that. But he specifically wanted him after his then wife told him about michael after hearing him doing a vocal warmup. At the time, he was already in the show, but as a chorus member. I have to disagree with your whole "no self respecting poto...etc" thing. I think he was an alright singer, but just not fit for the role as the phantom even though he was the original.
and besides, andrew also said that gerard butler is exactly how he imagined the phantom would sound like. So i love andrews music, but his choice in singers are terrible.
yes and that's what makes it great. Gerard is an excellent actor btu not a musician. I don't think this part should necessarily have gone to MC. he's old and hasn't been in performing shape for awhile. I think Ramin Karimloo would be an amazing choice and he should've gotten the part imho
honestly i prefer gerard butler myself there's something about M.C that irk's me i dont know hes a alright singer and actor i dont know what it is i just cant stand him...
Agreed, Michael Crawford for the win. I'm a singer and actually get bashed when I use Crawford's style as opposed to Butler's --- it's mostly the kids that don't know that there was a musical theater release before the movie...
I prefer gerard bulter and srry for the 200000000000000000000000000000 times better thing they are both amazing but my opinion gerard is way better and dont swear at me for stating my opinion (but the other time it wasnt right but i kinda deservred it)
I agree that it is possible to like both Butler and Crawford. personalyy, I think that Butler has a better voice for the rough songs (down once more for instance) and Crawford is better at the soft Ballads (Music of the Night for instance).
Why is everyone thumbing down other people's comments just because they like certain actor better than another? I mean, there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to people's tastes. Personally, I like John Owen Jones' Phantom the best, but if someone likes Gerard's performance or Micheal's performance more, than that's fine with me. After all, it's their opinion, and their entitled to it.
Here's the main thing about this, and all musical adaptations on film. Most of the time, each actor works for their medium. Michael Crawford's performance wouldn't have transfered well to the screen, and Gerard Butler's wouldn't have been very good on the stage.
wow are you fucking kidding me? you shouldn't even call yourself a fan of this. Fuck you, you don't know shit. Learn how to fucking type you dumbshit douche. "Michael might of won awards but that not the people who get to decide who wins cuz garentee then gerard would of won more" what the fuck does that even mean? Are you retarded?
Although I agree that Michael Crawford is noticably a better singer than Gerard, I fully believe that Gerard's voice is way more fitting for the Phantom. Michael's is just too high. Gerard's deep and smooth voice is a much better fit for a character that is dark and mysterious.
it's not about whether the character is dark and mysterious, it's about what vocal range the music was written for, and the part of the Phantom is written for a tenor, which gerard butler is not, no matter how much i love him as an actor, he was not vocally suited to the part.
In my opinion Michael Crawford is much better than Gerald Butler. Gerald butler was actually flat at a couple points. I wont deny though he put good emotion into the music.
michelle ( yes michelle not micheal) is such a sickly wimpy mouse of a phantom every time i find myself trying to give him a second chance and listen again i always find myself actually yawning
youre a sickly wimpy mouse. every time i read that comment i will find myslef yawning. if you dont like this video, then dont watch and dont post mean comments. if you dont have anything nice to say, then dont say anything at all.
im free to state my opinion, and watching more vids with michelle signing isnt out of trying to find a place to pick a fight its trying to something i actually like him in,but his voice is just too weak to be appreciated out of a theater i suppose. its ok for your rash judgment tho i expected some nerd raging fangirl to come to his defense..good day
Cont'd...I and a ton of other women would like to be Christine along side Michael one day! Your the loser"rich75904" along with Butler. Plus Michael won the awards and helped this show to make more money then the film version ever did. So tell me who the loser is. I agree "k1ttz", Michael is much prettier and so much more awesome in everyway! Thank you for doing this "phantomofopera91"! Your Awesome and I can't wait along with the other fans to see Michael this weekend. Hes such a great guy!
Thanks for dissing Michael "linprs". What is your problem with Michael and why the hell couldn't you say a damn thing about Michaels performance or singing in this video. karimloo isn't in this video and it's sad that you and your daughter haven't bothered to ever see Michael in Phantom or anything else. He is English like you and one of the all around greatest performers your country has ever produced. Plus Michael originated the role of the Phantom and has won a ton of awards for it.
Sorry, was doing it for a friend who hasn't seen the movie, so I wanted to eliminate any spoilers and just highlight the song (00:40 is when it begins).
Thank you for the video though :} It's one of my favorites of the Phantom Of The Opera selection available on YouTube. And the song is one of my personal favorites from the musical.
YOU REDUBBED THE ENTIRE THING WITH MICHAEL CRAWFORD!!!??? I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just came across this video randomly and it has totally made my day!!!!!
@girlsxred Yes. The stage version of all i ask of you reprise is longer at the end, so i decided to fill it with footage of the stage version. As you can see, the chandelier falls at the end of Act 1.
I agree. Every scene the phantom was in got ruined because of the bad voice and the overacting. Yes, he acted well with his voice but someone better trained voice could do that as well and also hit the right notes. Bad casting.
Whenever it was Christine and Raoul singing it was quality though.
I disagree,I prefer michael Crawford but I will admit Gerard Butler gets a lot of slack. Considering he wasnt proffesionally trained he did a really good job
PEOPLE. Michael Crawford < Gerard Butler. No argument. Gerard is WAY too harsh and gruff; The Phantom needs to be suave and sensual as well as strong and manly. Gerard simply lacks that softness in places.
Mind you, Butler seems like a nice guy (and a Scottie), so I don't hate him or anything. I just don't think he was right for the role.
Don't even get me started on Emmy Rossum as Christine.
ThatOneTheatreGirl 4 days ago
One of the best romantic songs of all time:)
Aphrodite791 1 week ago
I really love what you've done here. Your so clever. I didn't think Jerald Butler have a strong enough voice to play the phanton (no disrespect to the guy-it's just my opinion. Excellent work, well done! I wonder if you could dub using Ramin Karimloo's voice now that would be epic!
salibabe30 1 week ago
Dude Was That Actually Necessary? Did You Really Have To Redub The Phantom's Voice???
Yes I Agree That Michael Crawford Will ALWAYS Be The Definitive Phantom But Gerard Butler Was Also Sensational In The Role For The Movie Version! No Offense Intended But It Seems A Little Disrespectful To All The Hard Work & Passion Butler Poured Into His Performance For You To Have To Do That. Again No Offense Intended!
DragonHeart613 2 weeks ago
@DragonHeart613 I'm sure Gerards feelings will remain unhurt
DanWayFilms 2 weeks ago
How dare you chance Gerard's voice that is the only part that has Deep Strength in Rage for Love
King5Pyro 2 weeks ago
wHAT WAS THAT at the ending?!?!?!
Jocey1236 2 weeks ago
Why, why you had to chance his voice? Gerard's voice would have suited this better D: And Raoul needs a haircut!
PikkuSurku 2 weeks ago
i feel so bad for the phantom.... but they make a good couple. :) I like the phantom most of all though. He makes me laugh. lol :)
aibell91499 2 weeks ago
Patrick Wilson is so handsome! Omg! Emmy is so lucky! :D one of my favo show ever, btw <3
IllusoryLY 3 weeks ago
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww... :P
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I'm disappointed! Why did you change Gerard Butler's voice at the end? That's stupid!
apmtsantos 3 weeks ago
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apmtsantos 3 weeks ago
isnt it kind of ironic how gerard butler is only here as a pretty face?
lokennedy420 1 month ago
all this debate on who's better is stupid. it's whoever u saw first is who u think's gonna b better clearly
CoolbeansofGR 1 month ago
Honestly I prefer Gerard Butler. His singing to me sounds more about the Emotion than the technique. He hits the notes and does so with a much more connectable pain in his voice.
KoRnescence93 1 month ago
Crawford will always be the original Phantom, but to replace someones hard work like that? I've seen the Phantom of the Opera on stage 3 times, and I own the movie, and they are both equal, but it's just a different experience for each of them, which was what ALW and the producers wanted. They wanted to bring TPOTO to my generation ( I'm 15) and they did it spectacularly.
funnyguy134 1 month ago
I don't think that it's Gerard's looks that makes his portrayal of the Phantom hot, it's his passion and intensity. Passion over beauty and intensity over perfection, which is what he embodies. I'm not attracted to Gerard Butler at all, but as the Phantom, you have no idea. (I'm a girl) While your editing work and dub is great, I think it's somewhat rude of you to replace his voice. The casting directors had every chance to cast Michael Crawford but chose not to, and ALW agreed. Respect that.
funnyguy134 1 month ago
i think a deep voice suits this better
TheMagicBolt 1 month ago
IT IS HIM
Hollii89 1 month ago
Oh man wtf the reprise wasnt from the movie I was flippin out cause phantoms sexy voice disapeared
2009jaja 2 months ago
haha his mouth looked silly at the end
Haruhi072 2 months ago
My FAVORITE song from POTO
XtinaMimiLover14 2 months ago in playlist More videos from phantomofopera91
Crawford FTW
iwasScheetz 2 months ago
i cried when the phantom sang. this part of the movie always gets me just like the ending does 2.
17justinbiebersgirl 3 months ago
I'm not trying to say Crawford can't sing, just that gerard sounds better in this part
415strunk 3 months ago
Gerard butler sounds better than that Crawford guy, Crawford sounds like a girl singing
415strunk 3 months ago
@415strunk Might be, but Crawford is and remains the Original Phantom
DandysTrades 2 months ago
At first I did not like you dubbing the voice, but Crawford in more in my range so that was pretty awesome. thanks!
Garin1222 4 months ago
@phantomoftheopera91 people are in love with the ACTOR and his SINGING VOICE. your such a dumbass let people have their own fun
Trolololol65 4 months ago
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Trolololol65 4 months ago
gotta say this "Michael Crawford" is fucking terrible, not to be an ass, but why ruin a great part of the movie putting a shity person's voice in.
JoKeRoverlord 4 months ago
I've watched this and that is NOT gerard butler's voice at the end!
MonsieurWillB 5 months ago 17
@MonsieurWillB you are so smart
phantomofopera91 5 months ago 15
@phantomofopera91 Well, sarcasm aside... yes, Gerard Butler does not have a trained voice - I guess worthy of dubbing because of it. However, A.L.W. obviously was going for something else in this 2004 film - star draw-power, magnetism, call it what you will.... I do miss hearing a trained voice in the role, but understand his choice (and A.L.W. let G. B. pick Emmy Rossum, not anyone's first choice for 'Christine') Just goes to show you, Hollywood abides by a different set of rules.
jscottj55 3 weeks ago
@phantomofopera91 ohright... didnt read the description lol woops!
MonsieurWillB 5 months ago
@MonsieurWillB thats waay too high to be gerard's voice
lexxib3 3 months ago
@MonsieurWillB its michal crawfords the original phantom thats why it says that in the description
Angelacullen123 2 months ago
@MonsieurWillB IKR \
zina21345 3 weeks ago
whoa who's girly voice starts singing at 5:42? that is not butler's. =P
bestaccountofcourse 7 months ago
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bestaccountofcourse 7 months ago
The phantom sings the best more than anyone in the whole movie
maryjane4teamhelena 7 months ago
I HATE ths part:'( so heartbreaking
PureBeautyStarO7 7 months ago
heartbreak?
Miyuke1234 7 months ago
The film is wonderful!
TheOrnella09 8 months ago
Movie sucks, gotta see it live!!!!
MANUNITEDFAN36 9 months ago 2
I thought the guy singing was Gerard at first, Michael Crawford is very talented, although a tiny bit out of sync. Well done tho. :)
mardybummates 9 months ago 3
@mardybummates watch the new HD version, he's much more in sink!
phantomofopera91 9 months ago
@phantomofopera91 Okay! Thanks! :) x
mardybummates 8 months ago
I'm so annoyed at the comments about Crawford's "inferior" singing to Butler's.
ARE YOU FUCKING DEAF?!
LerouxsPhantom 9 months ago
@LerouxsPhantom Lol
Beowulf54rs 4 months ago
Thanks for the dub! No one can touch MC!
superduperstar44 9 months ago
Ok he does have a trained voice,Ii admit it and I bow to him, and I will take the risk saying, you can't compare th feelings on gerard's feelings when singing, and this actor' s feelings, it's just not similar, plus the entonation at least for me it's a little high for this part. But hey that's just my opinion.
DarckBacon 9 months ago
I love every Phantom of the opera performance and all of its actors who do it in movies or popular plays, this is a classic and its my favorite. You can comment all you want, say its good its bad, rate it or not watch it, either way its a magnificant masterpiece whoever is singing or playing the roles.
MY FAVORITE PLAY AND NOW MY FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME. tope 3 for sure.
Monicablahh 10 months ago
SACRILEGE I don't care if his voice is "trained". This wasn't a role for a choirboy.
It requires the voice of a MAN.
foamulator 10 months ago
@foamulator This "Choirboy" was the original Phantom and the role was written for him.
pianoman4085 9 months ago
He sings like a castratti.
foamulator 9 months ago
@foamulator: And Gerard Butler sings like he's dying!
LerouxsPhantom 9 months ago
i love the real phantoms voice i dont care if hes not trained i love his voice
SuperDracolover 10 months ago
okay. everyone needs to calm down. gerard butler does have talent, but he is not trained. he admitted it in an interview, but he can sing. yes, michael crawford is a better singer. he has been trained. however, i do love butler as the phantom acting-wise.
pigfarts123 10 months ago
To me, this is the scene where the Phantom sees the writing on the wall. He's ended Carlotta's career while starting Christine's, and now Christine is on the roof professing her love for a younger, far sexier suitor. She has made the choice, and the Phantom must accept it. He's waited all these years to claim her, only in vain. Yet again, he is shunned because of his looks. There is no greater heartbreak than this.
JumpStreet1983 10 months ago
crying sniff sniff. christine, christine! HOW COULD YOU?!?!
thefarmer5190 10 months ago
This is where I stand on the Butler/Crawford debate. I personally think that Butler has a lovely voice- however, it is very obvious he's not trained, and you can definitely hear the strain in certain parts. Crawford, on the other hand, is very highly trained. However, his insistence on singing like a West Ender in a work that really ought to be performed bel canto annoys me beyond belief. Phantom isn't a show for belters!
AceofGallifrey 11 months ago
:'( poor phantom. stupid whats-her-name.
vampiresrule7 11 months ago 3
For all you people saying it's 'not' dubbed at all...and that it's ruined. Michael Crawford was the original Phantom. If you knew about the play. It fits perfectly.
longlostlotrelf 11 months ago
"You peopel are so stupid! So you can't sing, but many of us can, and has equally of any of these. But there is only room for a few, and hundreds don't have friends already in theatre. "
Grifiki 1 year ago
Sarah Brightman is undeniable and by far better than the actress. Steve Barton is also better than the actor here (love SB's voice). And what about the Phantom? Michael Crawford is actually a singer but on the other hand Butler has a rasped passioned voice that fits perfectly with the Phantom and in parts like The Point of No Return or this one he acquires all the desesperation that the character needs. However when I'm watching the film, in some songs I miss a real singer like Crawford.
MakingtheList 1 year ago
If you're going to dub Gerard Butler's voice at least do it properly; its done very poorly here. Not that his voice needs to be dubbed anyway, he has talent to spare!
musicaltheatre8 1 year ago
@musicaltheatre8 Theres an improved HD version in my channel. And i would have assumed that you can spot musical talent based off of your name. I am disappointed
phantomofopera91 1 year ago 2
@phantomofopera91 Ooooohh burn. Well seeing as Andrew Lloyd-Webber approved of him i'm pretty sure he must have talent. Unless he can't spot talent either of course...
musicaltheatre8 1 year ago
@musicaltheatre8 It's done very well actually....you seem to think that it's just a fan dub...this is Michael Crawford the original phantom.
longlostlotrelf 11 months ago
hey i know ama sound like a complete scrub or noob but..
how the hell does phantom give christine the rose?!
obssedwitmabass 1 year ago
Why would you dub over Gerard Butler?
His voice is amazing!
Michael Crawford is amazing too but his voice belongs on the stage...
RyuzakiRules 1 year ago
i feel bad for the phantom of the opera
rcatstott 1 year ago
It isn't dubbed at all..this is the movie version. This is the actor who played Raoul. Not Gerard.
HeatherEatsBabies 1 year ago
@HeatherEatsBabies I think you need help
phantomofopera91 1 year ago 8
If you had read the book you would have understood the supposed "love". She loved the "angel" with the belief that he was literally an angel. This is why she wasn't truly in love with him, rather loved him with the innocence of a gullible child. After that pity and coercion drove her to behave as if she loved him. Granted, the movie does definitely distort that.
maejena 1 year ago
how dare you ruin this wonderful movie by dubbing another man's voice over the very attractive and talented gerard butler. this is horrible and i will not stand for it. Gerard's lovely voice shall never again be "disfigured" by another's voice. good day to you sir.
musicalgrl123 1 year ago
@musicalgrl123 GASP! I wouldn't want to do anything to further disfigure the voice of the very attractive and "talented" Gerard Butler.
Oh wait.. i already did. Be sure to watch the redub in high definition. Its in my channel.
Good day to you
phantomofopera91 1 year ago
@musicalgrl123 umm....another man? try the ORIGINAL man.
musicktb 1 year ago
Christine is such a damned whore >.<
Christine: I love you, Angel!
Raoul: Hi.
Christine: I love you, Raoul!
Phantom: I love you, Christine!
Christine: I love you too, Angel!
Raoul: *kills the Phantom*
Christine: I love you Raoul!
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I think they should have made Gerald Butler more... ugly? He was too pretty for this. Honestly, I was hoping since it was hollywood he would have looked terribly ugly. Instead we got someone who looks like he got a sunburn.
Regardless I love this song. I like how warm and loving it is. I think this song is what makes Raoul's character. Someone who wants to protect and love Christine. While the Phantom's is music of night, which is mysterious and haunting (perfect for his character). I love it!
PrincessAries86 1 year ago
I think they should have made Gerald Butler more... ugly? He was too pretty for this. Honestly, I was hoping since it was hollywood he would have looked terribly ugly. Instead we got someone who looks like he got a sunburn.
Regardless I love this song. I like how warm and loving it is. I think this song is what makes Raoul's character. Someone who wants to protect and love Christine. While the Phantom's is music of night, which is mysterious and haunting (perfect for his character). I love it!
PrincessAries86 1 year ago
I feel so sad when the phantom starts singing and crushes the rose x :'(
MissSinger2000 1 year ago 2
@MissSinger2000 i agree. i cried :(
babyteters707 1 year ago
everytime i hear michael sing this song, i wanna jump through my computer and hug him, thats how great of a singer and actor he is. I do like Gerard Butler in the movie, but Michael Crawford will always be my Phantom :) if you agree give me a thumbs up
CrossAcademyNinja 1 year ago
What are y'all talkin about Gerald Butler Is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better for the part... He acually sounds like the phantom... Not to mention he's HOTT
jelliwhoose 1 year ago 4
@jelliwhoose .. and that is what is wrong with people. To say that he's HOTT shows how immature you are. The phantom was not supposed to be hott. The movie was a prime example of hollywoodifying an otherwise perfect story.
phantomofopera91 1 year ago 20
@phantomofopera91 They probably did it to appeal to a wider audience (?). However, you can't deny that Gerard Butler did a good job. Listen to just the music, even--he nails the emotion: madness, sorrow, everything, he does it pretty well. That's my opinion, anyway.
xXDawnFireXx 1 year ago
@phantomofopera91
I saw phantom of the opera on broadway and i still found the phantom hott. but thats cuz of his mask, its cuz he's so mysterious for me.
anatomygirl044 1 year ago
@phantomofopera91 Hear, hear
darklordmacavity 1 year ago
@jelliwhoose he really is hot. plus raul (sp?) is an awesomely cool name haha
gonebaad24 1 year ago
Stupid Raoul. Team Phantom.
aShLeYlUvSrOcK098 1 year ago 2
this part deffinatelly makes me sad about the phantom!
girlsxred 1 year ago
raul is better for this part than the phantom is later in point of no return
girlsxred 1 year ago
i love the all i ask of you better with raul then with the phantom in the poin of no return
girlsxred 1 year ago
most romantic song in the entire movie!
girlsxred 1 year ago
the phantom shares something with the raul/raoul, they both have extremely large noses i thought this fact was interesting, and i just felt like pointing it out
girlsxred 1 year ago
Love this!
nalwood2007 1 year ago
the phanotms face is georgeous
girlsxred 1 year ago
So much better then Gerald's version. I kept expecting him to shout "OI!" and headbutt someone the whole movie.
elfinfluff 1 year ago
Great job mixing the movie and stage imagery. Thanks!
MC is the best actor and dramatic vocalist, but his voice lacks the quality needed to project the sexuality, evil and seductiveness of the role. Still, he deserves his enormouse Phandom. Too bad the film failed to capture the magic of the stage, black and white would have helped so I'll turn off the color next time I view the DVD.
audiesgirl 1 year ago
This is awesome!!! I remember watching the movie for the first time and as it panned away at the "Yooooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuu!!" thinking: Ok if he can do the laugh I can hopefully put up with the rest of the movie listening to him. So the laugh? ...the laugh... the... WHERE'S THE MANIACAL LAUGHTER!?!?!
This makes me happy! :D
PurplePaperLily 1 year ago
is there a longer version of this? with the "raoul ive seen him, and ill never forget those eyes" bit?
alannadainekelaly 2 years ago
<3 Phantom
SeekerForeverYours 2 years ago
Colm Wilkinson is actually my favorite. Then Michael Crawford.
It's just a personal taste.
I wish they'd had Crawford do the movie though. I heard he wanted to, but ALW wanted a young cast.
angedemusique55 2 years ago
I love Michael Crawfords voice, but I think if you do the movie version you have to have Gerald Butlers voice for it. I'm just saying. Cause no doubt Michael is a great singer, and probably one of the best, but for the movie, I think you shouldn't change the voices.
themusicman613 2 years ago
Honestly, no true self respecting PotO fan would prefer anyone but Micheal Crawford...yes Gerard Butler is more camera friendly, yes he IS in fact a good actor. and Davis Gaines is great, as well, John Owen Jones is alright and all...But in the end only one person can come out on top: The Original-Micheal Crawford...and if you did your homework you would know that Micheal did not even have to audition for it, Andrew Lloyd Webber said specifically he wanted Micheal.
ShinoGod 2 years ago 2
as a matter of fact, i did know that. But he specifically wanted him after his then wife told him about michael after hearing him doing a vocal warmup. At the time, he was already in the show, but as a chorus member. I have to disagree with your whole "no self respecting poto...etc" thing. I think he was an alright singer, but just not fit for the role as the phantom even though he was the original.
mulderxyz 2 years ago 2
and besides, andrew also said that gerard butler is exactly how he imagined the phantom would sound like. So i love andrews music, but his choice in singers are terrible.
mulderxyz 2 years ago
yes and that's what makes it great. Gerard is an excellent actor btu not a musician. I don't think this part should necessarily have gone to MC. he's old and hasn't been in performing shape for awhile. I think Ramin Karimloo would be an amazing choice and he should've gotten the part imho
lolhowdoishotweblol 2 years ago
honestly i prefer gerard butler myself there's something about M.C that irk's me i dont know hes a alright singer and actor i dont know what it is i just cant stand him...
shadow64857 2 years ago
Agreed, Michael Crawford for the win. I'm a singer and actually get bashed when I use Crawford's style as opposed to Butler's --- it's mostly the kids that don't know that there was a musical theater release before the movie...
firsttenor76 2 years ago 2
Any true self respecting PotO fan wouldn't be you.
broadwayismyhome 2 years ago
i prefer Davis Gaines over all of them. John Owen Jones comes in second. Like you guys, this is just my opinion.
mulderxyz 2 years ago
I prefer gerard bulter and srry for the 200000000000000000000000000000 times better thing they are both amazing but my opinion gerard is way better and dont swear at me for stating my opinion (but the other time it wasnt right but i kinda deservred it)
BTW Gerard is wayy hotter but that doesnt matter
phantomphan4ever1 2 years ago
I agree that it is possible to like both Butler and Crawford. personalyy, I think that Butler has a better voice for the rough songs (down once more for instance) and Crawford is better at the soft Ballads (Music of the Night for instance).
broadwaydude2378 2 years ago 11
best part of the song starts at 5:30
KelseyKemnitz 2 years ago
Why is everyone thumbing down other people's comments just because they like certain actor better than another? I mean, there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to people's tastes. Personally, I like John Owen Jones' Phantom the best, but if someone likes Gerard's performance or Micheal's performance more, than that's fine with me. After all, it's their opinion, and their entitled to it.
Shademanv39 2 years ago 5
because the comment is a stupid assed comment
lolhowdoishotweblol 2 years ago
You're wrong.
freshness51 2 years ago
Here's the main thing about this, and all musical adaptations on film. Most of the time, each actor works for their medium. Michael Crawford's performance wouldn't have transfered well to the screen, and Gerard Butler's wouldn't have been very good on the stage.
masterjoey1029 2 years ago 8
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phantomphan4ever1 2 years ago
wow are you fucking kidding me? you shouldn't even call yourself a fan of this. Fuck you, you don't know shit. Learn how to fucking type you dumbshit douche. "Michael might of won awards but that not the people who get to decide who wins cuz garentee then gerard would of won more" what the fuck does that even mean? Are you retarded?
lolhowdoishotweblol 2 years ago
sorry that i stated my opinion jerk
btw dont swear it only proves my jerk more
phantomphan4ever1 2 years ago
love the phantom ^^
he should have been with christine!!!
cant stand that other bloke :P
trafficlights1 2 years ago 3
Ah, if only, if only.
TGITPC 2 years ago
i really loved patrick wilson, he had a really good voice!!!
emily41193 2 years ago 2
Although I agree that Michael Crawford is noticably a better singer than Gerard, I fully believe that Gerard's voice is way more fitting for the Phantom. Michael's is just too high. Gerard's deep and smooth voice is a much better fit for a character that is dark and mysterious.
ericthelonghorn08 2 years ago
wrong, the phantom's voice is supposed to be "angelic"
drin2014 2 years ago
Yah? Well he missed that mark too.
ericthelonghorn08 2 years ago
it's not about whether the character is dark and mysterious, it's about what vocal range the music was written for, and the part of the Phantom is written for a tenor, which gerard butler is not, no matter how much i love him as an actor, he was not vocally suited to the part.
insoserious 2 years ago 2
poor phantom :(
xxilovenightwishxx 2 years ago 3
In my opinion Michael Crawford is much better than Gerald Butler. Gerald butler was actually flat at a couple points. I wont deny though he put good emotion into the music.
ShadowsOfSentience 2 years ago 5
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i'm sorry, but the movie phantom sounds alot better..
t3hafkness 2 years ago
OMG ur deaf
julianaperrusoo 2 years ago
Wonderful movie. Great story, lovely music
ElizabethTucker901 2 years ago 5
Fighting on youtube. Cute ;]
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michelle ( yes michelle not micheal) is such a sickly wimpy mouse of a phantom every time i find myself trying to give him a second chance and listen again i always find myself actually yawning
ravenatorizer 2 years ago
youre a sickly wimpy mouse. every time i read that comment i will find myslef yawning. if you dont like this video, then dont watch and dont post mean comments. if you dont have anything nice to say, then dont say anything at all.
Mshottie6 2 years ago 26
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im free to state my opinion, and watching more vids with michelle signing isnt out of trying to find a place to pick a fight its trying to something i actually like him in,but his voice is just too weak to be appreciated out of a theater i suppose. its ok for your rash judgment tho i expected some nerd raging fangirl to come to his defense..good day
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HingYok 2 years ago
i love phantom.
Mshottie6 2 years ago 24
Cont'd...I and a ton of other women would like to be Christine along side Michael one day! Your the loser"rich75904" along with Butler. Plus Michael won the awards and helped this show to make more money then the film version ever did. So tell me who the loser is. I agree "k1ttz", Michael is much prettier and so much more awesome in everyway! Thank you for doing this "phantomofopera91"! Your Awesome and I can't wait along with the other fans to see Michael this weekend. Hes such a great guy!
colinmcphan 2 years ago 5
Thanks for dissing Michael "linprs". What is your problem with Michael and why the hell couldn't you say a damn thing about Michaels performance or singing in this video. karimloo isn't in this video and it's sad that you and your daughter haven't bothered to ever see Michael in Phantom or anything else. He is English like you and one of the all around greatest performers your country has ever produced. Plus Michael originated the role of the Phantom and has won a ton of awards for it.
colinmcphan 2 years ago 2
thank you so much the proper version this was my sisters song for her first dance at her wedding it was sensational i cried! :)
osanath 2 years ago
ESPECTACULAR!!!
shebekita 2 years ago
WONDERFUL!!!
oldiesfan52 2 years ago
00:40
SleepyH0ll0w 2 years ago
whats that?
phantomofopera91 2 years ago
Sorry, was doing it for a friend who hasn't seen the movie, so I wanted to eliminate any spoilers and just highlight the song (00:40 is when it begins).
Thank you for the video though :} It's one of my favorites of the Phantom Of The Opera selection available on YouTube. And the song is one of my personal favorites from the musical.
Nice editing Job :} Thanks again~
SleepyH0ll0w 2 years ago
Thank you!
phantomofopera91 2 years ago
@phantomofopera91 it's brilliant, you cannot dislike Phantom of The Opera! :D it is too good.
forestgirl22 1 year ago
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girlsxred 1 year ago
wat bout it?
cpjc08 2 years ago
YOU REDUBBED THE ENTIRE THING WITH MICHAEL CRAWFORD!!!??? I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just came across this video randomly and it has totally made my day!!!!!
livethemusical 2 years ago 7
thank you!!
phantomofopera91 2 years ago
@phantomofopera91 did u make the last like 20 seconds, from the actuall play?
girlsxred 1 year ago
@girlsxred Yes. The stage version of all i ask of you reprise is longer at the end, so i decided to fill it with footage of the stage version. As you can see, the chandelier falls at the end of Act 1.
phantomofopera91 1 year ago
@phantomofopera91 yea, i think it was cool, i was just not completely sure so i just wanted to know
girlsxred 1 year ago
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@phantomofopera91 yea, i think it was cool, i was just not completely sure so i just wanted to know
girlsxred 1 year ago
the first all ias kof you is wat i was talkin bout of course not the poor reprise(down an octave and shouting)
cpjc08 2 years ago
the only song done well in the whole film.
NOTHIN on the stage show.
cpjc08 2 years ago
I agree. Every scene the phantom was in got ruined because of the bad voice and the overacting. Yes, he acted well with his voice but someone better trained voice could do that as well and also hit the right notes. Bad casting.
Whenever it was Christine and Raoul singing it was quality though.
Trampadoo 2 years ago 3
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sorry, i really like gerard's voice more. gerard's voice for me was full of emotions. this one is lacking.
caitlinphoebe 2 years ago
I disagree,I prefer michael Crawford but I will admit Gerard Butler gets a lot of slack. Considering he wasnt proffesionally trained he did a really good job
FilmRangers 2 years ago
poor poto but he shouldnt kill people
franssie94 3 years ago 3
what was at the end?
Valya1993 3 years ago
The Chandelier crash
phantomofopera91 3 years ago
i mean, is it any film?
Valya1993 3 years ago