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This is from the musical, Les Miserables, which was based on the novel written by Victor Hugo and published in 1862. It is considered one of the finest works of the 19th century. It is a story about a poor man’s survival and climb up the social ladder and his love for his adopted daughter in revolutionary France. The multi-Tony award and international award winning live performance adaptation has played simultaneously around the world - 15 concurrent productions around the globe, translated into different languages - more than any other live production in history, since its first release in Paris, France in 1980. It is the second longest running theatrical presentation of all time. The original cast of the British version was lead by Colm Wilkinson who played the lead character of Jean Valjean. The other 3 men performing in this video have also played Jean Valjean on stage. There is so much powerful music in this production it is a must see/hear for any music-lover. I’ve seen it performed live 3 times. LOL
@Hector's Mommy : That was my first experience of Les Mis , i went out and bought the CD and VHS (that's how long it's been!😀). It's still my favourite performance of it.
Colm Wilkinson sang this in his role on stage for 20 years. Of all the performers who sang this song in productions around the world, Colm is known as the gold standard.. at the 25th anniversary, they bought on stage all the singers from around the world, and they stood on stage with him, and all sang this song together. It’s on CZcams.
Alfie Boe is an opera singer. I think this was the 25th anniversary of Les Mis, and the other 3 men had played the lead in previous London performances. Alfie had a white shirt because he'd performed the lead that night. Bring Him Home is a solo but they made it a quartet and performed it after the show, which is set in Paris in the 19th century.
Colm Wilkinson (the first gentleman to sing) is the first actor to play Jean Valjean in the stage version of Les Mis. He also plays the priest in the movie version where Hugh Jackman plays Valjean.
I had the fortune of seeing Colm Wilkinson in Les Mis in London in 1991, (7th row, no less!). It was an incredible experience that I shall never forget.
I have seen Colm Wilkinson perform the role of Jean Valjean on a number of occasions. Incredible. I remember reading that this song specifically was written for his voice, and his range, with the hope that he would take on the character of Jean Valjean.
@@kathysmith1057 Pretty much, It was written for Colm, as the producers decided he (Valjean) needed a song in the 2nd half of the show, as he didn't do much songwise. So this was written, but in a lower key, for a deeper register. Colm asked to change the key and sing it higher, arguing that the song is a prayer- a plea for the life of the boy, in exchange for his own if necessary, and that you wouldn't plea in a loud, deep voice, but quietly and respectfully. The producers agreed and the rest is history. Oh, and if you haven't seen the live version of this at the 25th anniversary performance, check it out, The respect shown to Colm from the other 3 when he first starts to sing is amazing
@@martymcdermott67 Thank you. Found the very clip at 25th Anniversary Concert @ 02 - the way John Owen-Jones, Alfie Boe and Simon Bowman stepped back during the last note and left Colm to finish it on his own was not only respectful but oh so moving. Gave me goose bumps.
This was recorded in the 25th anniversary year 1 Colm Wilkinson was the first person to play the role of Jean Valjean 2 John Owen Jones was Jean Valjean in the Musical's touring company in the anniversary year. 3 Simon Bowman was Jean Valjean in the WestEnd at the time of the 25th anniversary. 4 Alfie Boe was Jean Valjean for the anniversary concert and he played the role for a while in the WestEnd. It was a wonderful tribute to the men to bring them all together. The BBC are showing a six part series of Les Miserables by Victor Hugo starting on the 30th of December (2018). It promises to be close following of the original text. I'm sure it will be available World wide too.
I am not a Christian, but this is one of the most powerful songs in this musical, which still ranks in my top 3 favorites. If you have not seen this musical, I suggest it. It is a story about redemption, with a strong faith component. It is also incredibly sad.
The man in the white shirt who made you scratch your head first? That, my friend, is (Englishman) ALFIE BOE. My all-time favorite JEAN VALJEAN! He was born to sing this part. He makes singing those high notes seem so effortless, never strains to hit them! He became interested in singing popular music (as opposed to opera) by watching/listening to performances by FREDDIE MERCURY! There is a great documentary on YT about how Freddie Mercury influenced Alfie Boe's career as a singer. Very interesting, though not short. [Les Miserables is pronounced "Lay Miz-er-ah-bluh."] Thanks for reacting to this.
Alfie Boe is English. Started life as a car mechanic before being discovered by a customer who encouraged him to audition for an opera company in UK. He has a voice that makes angels weep. Lots of his stuff on youtube
I first heard Alfie sing the role on the LES MUSERABLES 25th anniversary DVD. He totally brought the house down when he sang BRING HIM HOME...actually breaking character to acknowledge the explosion of love he got😊
Andy Leclerc that was an incredible performance . I got that DVD after watching the Melbourne production , which was brilliant too. Saw it three times.
They were performing to members of the British Royal Family. The song was about a young man called Marius who the character the men were singing as (Jean Val Jean) was trying to save the life of. He had been shot during the French Revolution and had been taken to the sewers running under the city to escape. Les Miserables is the best West End musical I've ever seen and, of you get the chance, you should go see it too if you can. Love from the UK XxX
Man in the white shirt is called Alfie Boe, look him up, he is an English tenor and actor, notably performing in musical theatre. He is best known for his performances as Jean Valjean in the musical Les Misérables at the Queen's Theatre in London, the Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary Concert in October 2010, and in the Broadway revival. He played the lead role in Finding Neverland on Broadway beginning 29 March 2016. As well, he has shared a Tony Award with the other members of the ensemble cast of Baz Luhrmann's 2002 revival of La bohème in 2003. He has sold over three million albums in the United Kingdom. He studied at the Royal College of Music, the National Opera Studio and the Royal Opera House. He was born in Lancashire, England.
The man in the white shirt is Alfie Boe. In my mind he is the best ever Valjean ! However , He can sing pretty much anything - he’s incredible. My favourite band is Queen and he can even sing their songs, which not a lot of people can. I had the honour of meeting him, he’s such a lovely, humble man and the only tenor I can listen to over and over again.
Interestingly, Cameron Mackintosh, who was the driving force behind the London production of "Les Miserables" has stated on record, that he thought the production was coming to the end of it's run. Ticket sales were dropping and often there were empty seats at performances. Then the "Susan Boyle" phenomenan occurred, with her incredible performance of "I Dreamed a Dream" from the show, on "Britains Got Talent". The video clip of her went viral across the globe within hours and ticket sales for the London Show, surged. He says not without foundation, that Susan Boyle "saved" the show, giving it renewed massive appeal...!!
The set up for Alfie to take the crescendo literally brings tears to my eyes. its a story within a story...the 'older' more experienced guys giving it to the young new comer. its just such a beautiful song regardless of your faith. you feel the prayer.
I prefer the dream cast version at Royal Albert Hall with just Colm Wilkinson. It's one of the best live performances I've ever heard. You should react to - At the end of the Day, from Les Miserable at Royal Albert Hall.
MRM....Les Miserables is French. Based on the book by Victor Hugo. Amazing theater and movie starring Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russel Crowe....you'll love it!
This song is really beautiful. The men in this are 4 singers/actors who have played that role over the years and in different countries. The oldest guy is my fav. The song is about the man who's (sort of) son in law has been in injured in the French revolution. Couldn't even begin to explain the whole story but it's magnificent.
The Paris unrising against the King of France in 1832 is when Marius got shot on the barricade. This song is sung the night before the final attack. It is meant to be a quiet prayer between Valjean and God.
Oh Ty, your impression of the "snobby elite" cracked me up...your nose was so far up in the air it had it's own air space. LOL But, the music from this play is extraordinary and breathtaking in it's beauty no matter who sings it.
Ty, it Cal=in Wilkerson and Lay Miz er ables, French and I played this song every night I was worried about my sons when they where off at school, doing whatever. This is a story of one of the French Revolution and God's Redemption of an angry bitter man. As he deserved to be. Great musical and great movie. I love it. I kept wondering when you'd get the tingles. I get them between my shoulder blades and down my spine.
Amazing video, you should see the complete show (the 25th Anniversary of Les Miserables, live at the O2 theatre in London... Mind Blowing!!!!The name of the singers in order of appearence are: 1) Colm Wilkinson (first one playing the part of Jean Valjean in the play), 2) John Owens-Jones, 3) Simon Bowman and 4) Alfie Boe
Look up Gary Morris singing Bring Him Home. He played ValJean on Broadway in 1988.I seen him in person and when he sang this song you could have heard a pin drop. It was at a small Country Club, just Gary and his guitar. Very powerful.
I've been a fan of Colm Wilkinson for about 28 years and I'm 31... My grandparents introduced me to Broadway shows beginning with The Phantom of the Opera. Colm Wilkinson did the demo for the title role (Phantom) and was Phantom in the Original Canadian Cast Recording. He originated the roles of Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, Che from the musical Evita, The Phantom (that demo tape/production before it hit the West End in London, UK), the dual roles of Jekyll and Hyde in Jekyll/Hyde (again, on the concept album before it hit Broadway). I had the privilege and pleasure of seeing Colm in concert about 6 years ago and it's still in the top 3 experiences of my entire life. He can sing just about anything! His version of Gethsemane is by far my favourite, and he does a mean Tennessee Waltz. Neat fact: Bring Him Home, this song you reacted to, was written specifically for Colm because only he could hit the high note in the crescendo and actually took it up an octave during rehearsals, setting the bar SUPER high (pun intended) for everyone else who came into the role after him.
The best in my opinion, was the Les Misérables 10th Anniversary Dream Cast back in 1995. This cast was hand-picked by Cameron Mackintosh who produced this concert. It had Colm Wilkenson (who was the original Jean Valjean) Philip Quast (who was fabulous as Javert) Michael Ball, Lea Solanga, (who was in another fantastic musical Miss Saigon) Ruthie Henshall to name a few of the most fantastic set of voices on one show. I am so happy to have the CD of this show which appeared on PBS, and for me to date, still the best of the best. And as another poster stated, the whole production is here on You Tube, and if you ever have the time, give it a look see, you will not be disappointed.
Download the latest concert Les Miz Rocks. It’s amazing!🎶 The first is Colm Wilkinson and he can go higher. The second gent is John Owen Jones the third is Simon Bowman and Alfie Boe. It was for royalty
The Operatic tenor in the White shirt is Alfie Boe. Colm Wilkerson is the older singer. One on the right is John Owen Jones. Sorry I don’t know the fourth singers name.
OMG I am a sucker for tenors goose bump and tears so good! They bowed to the royal family in the royal box could have been the Queen or one of the Princes.
Ok, so, these guys got me in the classical music mood and I stumbled across this video of a little boy named Akim Camara playing with the Andre Rieu ( , which I have no clue about sorry. I tried to look it up on wiki for you but couldn't find an actual pronunciation, I just know it's Dutch.) and the John Strauss orchestra back in 2005. He was 3 and playing a violin with this orchestra and just absolutely adorable and pretty darned well behaved for his age. Thought since you have kids they might wanna see it. :)
Look up "Alfie Boe Warbles a Bit" and "Alfie Boe Warbles Again". He will blow you away. He is the guy in the white shirt and you did a reaction to him singing this song on his own. In these two videos he is staying with his friend Matt--a great singer, in his own right-- and they are having a bit of fun recording Alfie singing in Matt's kitchen.
You really, really need to do the version of this song with Alfie Boe and The Mormon Tabernacle Choir. It's the best rendition of this song I've ever heard. It'll give you chills and make the hair on your arms stand up.
The man in the white shirt is Alfie Bow an a English singer we all love Alfie he’s got a beautiful voice and he also as.a great sense of humour This was a special show and they were bowing to our future King Prince Charles Love 💕 from Denise in Yorkshire England 🏴🏴💕❤️👏😘XX
Love the musical Les Miserable. Look for the 25th anniversary special and the song Master of the House. Great fun! If you want to hear a great Russian tenor try the Song of the Volga Boatmen - Red Army Chorus with Leonid Kharitonov.
Watch the video of Kyle Jean Baptiste singing bring him home he was the stand in for Alfie he got his chance to do the musical and received standing ovations. The very first black Valjean. He went to visit his mother leaned on the railing at her apartment and fell to his death. There is a video of the lights on Broadway going dark just for him
Les Miserable is a favourite musical of mine and the movie adaptation was a success in my opinion, of course it started Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe so I might be biased. Great reaction Ty💕
The singer with the white shirt is Alfie now who is British and the latest I think of the 4 tenors to be and sing in the musical of les miserable and my favourite of the 4
You said you like harmonies, try another song from Les Miz by a group from UK called Collabro singing 'Stars'. The video from their audition for Britain's Got Talent or the finals will do. I think you'll love it.
I'd recommend doing a reaction video to Luciano Pavarotti performing Nussun Dorma. There are several good version on CZcams and everybody should hear it at least once in their life.
If you like this video you should check out Nicole Scherzinger and four tenors singing Phantom of the Opera (czcams.com/video/tE6SRBnDHx8/video.html). Guaranteed to make you scratch your head!
I know I'm a tinsy but late but Les Miserables is pronounced Lay Miz-ay-rah-bh-la. When you sound it out, kind of hack at the back of your throat @ the "r". But be cautious! Doing this might cause some spitting ;)
Sorry, but this musical is based on Les Miserables (by Victor Hugo - France) and the musical is not by Andrew Lloyd Webber, but by two french composers Alain Boublil y Jean-Marc Natel with the music of Claude Michel Schonberg. But yessss, Mr. Lloyd Webber is incredible too!!! Love his work
What about a reaction on real french song like "Je te donne" by Jean-Jacques Goldman and Michael Jones ? It is half french half english, it is more helpful.😉
This is from the musical, Les Miserables, which was based on the novel written by Victor Hugo and published in 1862. It is considered one of the finest works of the 19th century. It is a story about a poor man’s survival and climb up the social ladder and his love for his adopted daughter in revolutionary France.
The multi-Tony award and international award winning live performance adaptation has played simultaneously around the world - 15 concurrent productions around the globe, translated into different languages - more than any other live production in history, since its first release in Paris, France in 1980. It is the second longest running theatrical presentation of all time. The original cast of the British version was lead by Colm Wilkinson who played the lead character of Jean Valjean. The other 3 men performing in this video have also played Jean Valjean on stage.
There is so much powerful music in this production it is a must see/hear for any music-lover.
I’ve seen it performed live 3 times. LOL
The ultimate Les Mis experience is the 10th anniversary concert. You can find it here on You Tube in its entirety.
@Hector's Mommy : That was my first experience of Les Mis , i went out and bought the CD and VHS (that's how long it's been!😀). It's still my favourite performance of it.
If you have Amazon prime, you can use Amazon music and listen to the whole show. You can choose either the London or the Broadway cast.
@@Andres64B It is also on You Tube
YES!!! This was my introduction to Les Mis. Saw that special, was FOREVER hooked! I think I watched/listened to that sountrack for a whole year!
@@Yesica1993 i watched it when it first aired and videotaped it. I think I wore out that tape.
Colm Wilkinson sang this in his role on stage for 20 years. Of all the performers who sang this song in productions around the world, Colm is known as the gold standard.. at the 25th anniversary, they bought on stage all the singers from around the world, and they stood on stage with him, and all sang this song together. It’s on CZcams.
They wrote the song specifically because they got colm in the original London cast. His range was super rare at the time.
Alfie Boe is an opera singer. I think this was the 25th anniversary of Les Mis, and the other 3 men had played the lead in previous London performances. Alfie had a white shirt because he'd performed the lead that night. Bring Him Home is a solo but they made it a quartet and performed it after the show, which is set in Paris in the 19th century.
Colm Wilkinson (the first gentleman to sing) is the first actor to play Jean Valjean in the stage version of Les Mis. He also plays the priest in the movie version where Hugh Jackman plays Valjean.
I had the fortune of seeing Colm Wilkinson in Les Mis in London in 1991, (7th row, no less!). It was an incredible experience that I shall never forget.
I have seen Colm Wilkinson perform the role of Jean Valjean on a number of occasions. Incredible. I remember reading that this song specifically was written for his voice, and his range, with the hope that he would take on the character of Jean Valjean.
You guys are so lucky watching Mr. Wilkinson perform in person😍
@@kathysmith1057 Pretty much, It was written for Colm, as the producers decided he (Valjean) needed a song in the 2nd half of the show, as he didn't do much songwise. So this was written, but in a lower key, for a deeper register. Colm asked to change the key and sing it higher, arguing that the song is a prayer- a plea for the life of the boy, in exchange for his own if necessary, and that you wouldn't plea in a loud, deep voice, but quietly and respectfully. The producers agreed and the rest is history. Oh, and if you haven't seen the live version of this at the 25th anniversary performance, check it out, The respect shown to Colm from the other 3 when he first starts to sing is amazing
@@martymcdermott67 Thank you. Found the very clip at 25th Anniversary Concert @ 02 - the way John Owen-Jones, Alfie Boe and Simon Bowman stepped back during the last note and left Colm to finish it on his own was not only respectful but oh so moving. Gave me goose bumps.
This was recorded in the 25th anniversary year
1 Colm Wilkinson was the first person to play the role of Jean Valjean
2 John Owen Jones was Jean Valjean in the Musical's touring company in the anniversary year.
3 Simon Bowman was Jean Valjean in the WestEnd at the time of the 25th anniversary.
4 Alfie Boe was Jean Valjean for the anniversary concert and he played the role for a while in the WestEnd.
It was a wonderful tribute to the men to bring them all together.
The BBC are showing a six part series of Les Miserables by Victor Hugo starting on the 30th of December (2018).
It promises to be close following of the original text.
I'm sure it will be available World wide too.
I am not a Christian, but this is one of the most powerful songs in this musical, which still ranks in my top 3 favorites. If you have not seen this musical, I suggest it. It is a story about redemption, with a strong faith component. It is also incredibly sad.
The man in the white shirt who made you scratch your head first? That, my friend, is (Englishman) ALFIE BOE. My all-time favorite JEAN VALJEAN! He was born to sing this part. He makes singing those high notes seem so effortless, never strains to hit them! He became interested in singing popular music (as opposed to opera) by watching/listening to performances by FREDDIE MERCURY! There is a great documentary on YT about how Freddie Mercury influenced Alfie Boe's career as a singer. Very interesting, though not short. [Les Miserables is pronounced "Lay Miz-er-ah-bluh."] Thanks for reacting to this.
Alfie Boe is English. Started life as a car mechanic before being discovered by a customer who encouraged him to audition for an opera company in UK. He has a voice that makes angels weep. Lots of his stuff on youtube
@@loobs40 I stand corrected.
I first heard Alfie sing the role on the LES MUSERABLES 25th anniversary DVD. He totally brought the house down when he sang BRING HIM HOME...actually breaking character to acknowledge the explosion of love he got😊
colm is the king
Andy Leclerc that was an incredible performance . I got that DVD after watching the Melbourne production , which was brilliant too. Saw it three times.
Colm was the original Val Valjean and whenever I think of "Les Miserables" I think of him singing "Bring Him Home". I cry every time.
They were performing to members of the British Royal Family. The song was about a young man called Marius who the character the men were singing as (Jean Val Jean) was trying to save the life of. He had been shot during the French Revolution and had been taken to the sewers running under the city to escape.
Les Miserables is the best West End musical I've ever seen and, of you get the chance, you should go see it too if you can.
Love from the UK XxX
1832 Paris uprising
Man in the white shirt is called Alfie Boe, look him up, he is an English tenor and actor, notably performing in musical theatre. He is best known for his performances as Jean Valjean in the musical Les Misérables at the Queen's Theatre in London, the Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary Concert in October 2010, and in the Broadway revival. He played the lead role in Finding Neverland on Broadway beginning 29 March 2016. As well, he has shared a Tony Award with the other members of the ensemble cast of Baz Luhrmann's 2002 revival of La bohème in 2003. He has sold over three million albums in the United Kingdom. He studied at the Royal College of Music, the National Opera Studio and the Royal Opera House. He was born in Lancashire, England.
They are each magnificent! But Alfie Boe is my favorite.
The man in the white shirt is Alfie Boe. In my mind he is the best ever Valjean ! However , He can sing pretty much anything - he’s incredible. My favourite band is Queen and he can even sing their songs, which not a lot of people can. I had the honour of meeting him, he’s such a lovely, humble man and the only tenor I can listen to over and over again.
LOVE Les Miserables. The tenth anniversary edition with Colm Wilkinson is my favorite, but Alfie Boe also has a voice that touches the soul
maybe also listen to Stars by Collabro
Interestingly, Cameron Mackintosh, who was the driving force behind the London production of "Les Miserables" has stated on record, that he thought the production was coming to the end of it's run. Ticket sales were dropping and often there were empty seats at performances. Then the "Susan Boyle" phenomenan occurred, with her incredible performance of "I Dreamed a Dream" from the show, on "Britains Got Talent". The video clip of her went viral across the globe within hours and ticket sales for the London Show, surged. He says not without foundation, that Susan Boyle "saved" the show, giving it renewed massive appeal...!!
The set up for Alfie to take the crescendo literally brings tears to my eyes. its a story within a story...the 'older' more experienced guys giving it to the young new comer. its just such a beautiful song regardless of your faith. you feel the prayer.
I prefer the dream cast version at Royal Albert Hall with just Colm Wilkinson. It's one of the best live performances I've ever heard. You should react to - At the end of the Day, from Les Miserable at Royal Albert Hall.
MRM....Les Miserables is French. Based on the book by Victor Hugo. Amazing theater and movie starring Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russel Crowe....you'll love it!
please react to Lea Salonga - On My Own (Les Miserables)
her version of I dreamed a dream is also great
I LOVE this song. I used to use it as my go to solo song when I was in show choir.
Poor Eponine, relegated to the friend zone.
Great song, but what's the point of having this clown commenting on it.
The man in the white shirt...WOW!!!!!
Yes, Alfie Boe is incredible.
Colm Wilkinson :) Phantom of the opera is where I first heard him.
This song is really beautiful. The men in this are 4 singers/actors who have played that role over the years and in different countries. The oldest guy is my fav. The song is about the man who's (sort of) son in law has been in injured in the French revolution. Couldn't even begin to explain the whole story but it's magnificent.
The Paris unrising against the King of France in 1832 is when Marius got shot on the barricade.
This song is sung the night before the final attack. It is meant to be a quiet prayer between Valjean and God.
Oh Ty, your impression of the "snobby elite" cracked me up...your nose was so far up in the air it had it's own air space. LOL
But, the music from this play is extraordinary and breathtaking in it's beauty no matter who sings it.
"Le Miserab"
You crack me up to TEARS every time you start scratching your head 😂😂
Valjeans from different productions at the end of 02 performance...was beautiful.
Ty, it Cal=in Wilkerson and Lay Miz er ables, French and I played this song every night I was worried about my sons when they where off at school, doing whatever. This is a story of one of the French Revolution and God's Redemption of an angry bitter man. As he deserved to be.
Great musical and great movie. I love it. I kept wondering when you'd get the tingles. I get them between my shoulder blades and down my spine.
It's not set in the French Revolution, it is 1815 to 1832
Colm Wilkinson, John Owen Jones, Simon Bowman and Alfie Boe
Amazing video, you should see the complete show (the 25th Anniversary of Les Miserables, live at the O2 theatre in London... Mind Blowing!!!!The name of the singers in order of appearence are: 1) Colm Wilkinson (first one playing the part of Jean Valjean in the play), 2) John Owens-Jones, 3) Simon Bowman and 4) Alfie Boe
Colm just kills it with this song!
You have to see the play or film to appreciate this gorgeous song!
Look up Gary Morris singing Bring Him Home. He played ValJean on Broadway in 1988.I seen him in person and when he sang this song you could have heard a pin drop. It was at a small Country Club, just Gary and his guitar. Very powerful.
I've been a fan of Colm Wilkinson for about 28 years and I'm 31... My grandparents introduced me to Broadway shows beginning with The Phantom of the Opera. Colm Wilkinson did the demo for the title role (Phantom) and was Phantom in the Original Canadian Cast Recording. He originated the roles of Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, Che from the musical Evita, The Phantom (that demo tape/production before it hit the West End in London, UK), the dual roles of Jekyll and Hyde in Jekyll/Hyde (again, on the concept album before it hit Broadway).
I had the privilege and pleasure of seeing Colm in concert about 6 years ago and it's still in the top 3 experiences of my entire life. He can sing just about anything! His version of Gethsemane is by far my favourite, and he does a mean Tennessee Waltz.
Neat fact: Bring Him Home, this song you reacted to, was written specifically for Colm because only he could hit the high note in the crescendo and actually took it up an octave during rehearsals, setting the bar SUPER high (pun intended) for everyone else who came into the role after him.
Best musical EVER!!!!!!! You have to hear the whole thing. It's MAGIC!
The best in my opinion, was the Les Misérables 10th Anniversary Dream Cast back in 1995. This cast was hand-picked by Cameron Mackintosh who produced this concert. It had Colm Wilkenson (who was the original Jean Valjean) Philip Quast (who was fabulous as Javert) Michael Ball, Lea Solanga, (who was in another fantastic musical Miss Saigon) Ruthie Henshall to name a few of the most fantastic set of voices on one show. I am so happy to have the CD of this show which appeared on PBS, and for me to date, still the best of the best. And as another poster stated, the whole production is here on You Tube, and if you ever have the time, give it a look see, you will not be disappointed.
ASMR all over the place! No matter how many times I watch this, I just get that reaction to the MAX!
Download the latest concert Les Miz Rocks. It’s amazing!🎶 The first is Colm Wilkinson and he can go higher. The second gent is John Owen Jones the third is Simon Bowman and Alfie Boe. It was for royalty
Wow their dischordant harmonies are amazing and perfectly placed in the angsty parts of this song
Les Mis is my favorite musical of all times. Hamilton is a close second, but Les Mis was the first that I would listen to the soundtrack on repeat.
This is one of the greatest musicals of all time. Highly recommend watching the play.
The Operatic tenor in the White shirt is Alfie Boe. Colm Wilkerson is the older singer. One on the right is John Owen Jones. Sorry I don’t know the fourth singers name.
Simon Bowman was the first person to play Chris in Miss Saigon with Lea Salonga as Kim.
I heard Colm Wilkinson sing this in 1986 when I was 10 years old at The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
I listened to this when my hubby was deployed. Pray for military families, they need it.
OMG I am a sucker for tenors goose bump and tears so good! They bowed to the royal family in the royal box could have been the Queen or one of the Princes.
Ok, so, these guys got me in the classical music mood and I stumbled across this video of a little boy named Akim Camara playing with the Andre Rieu ( , which I have no clue about sorry. I tried to look it up on wiki for you but couldn't find an actual pronunciation, I just know it's Dutch.) and the John Strauss orchestra back in 2005. He was 3 and playing a violin with this orchestra and just absolutely adorable and pretty darned well behaved for his age. Thought since you have kids they might wanna see it. :)
Thank you for this, I love Les Miserable. Check out Il Volo which is an italian pop opera group.
Awesome video, Colm is my favorite. do a few more of his or just more Les Mis.
Bout melted off the couch. Chill bumps all over!
I read the book. Probably the best book I've ever read.
Look up "Alfie Boe Warbles a Bit" and "Alfie Boe Warbles Again". He will blow you away. He is the guy in the white shirt and you did a reaction to him singing this song on his own. In these two videos he is staying with his friend Matt--a great singer, in his own right-- and they are having a bit of fun recording Alfie singing in Matt's kitchen.
Love Las Mis. This is just a straight up beautiful version of this song!!!!!
The dislikes are from Javert!
Oh, my bro, this is music that feeds the soul! Les (lay) Miserables (Me sa rab les) french for The Miserables
You really, really need to do the version of this song with Alfie Boe and The Mormon Tabernacle Choir. It's the best rendition of this song I've ever heard. It'll give you chills and make the hair on your arms stand up.
A man of good sense. Got to step out ya box.
The men singing are the Valjeans from over the years of the production and as you can hear all four have different singing ranges
It was the 25th anniversary concert at the O2 Arena, London.
Goosebumps.
Every year i have a tradition of listening to le miserable 10th anniversary when working on my taxes.
Wow just beautiful ❤
The man in the white shirt is Alfie Bow an a English singer we all love Alfie he’s got a beautiful voice and he also as.a great sense of humour This was a special show and they were bowing to our future King Prince Charles Love 💕 from Denise in Yorkshire England 🏴🏴💕❤️👏😘XX
Love the musical Les Miserable. Look for the 25th anniversary special and the song Master of the House. Great fun! If you want to hear a great Russian tenor try the Song of the Volga Boatmen - Red Army Chorus with Leonid Kharitonov.
No one warned you that Alfie Boe, the 4th singer (in the white shirt), is a famous tenor?
Nothing wrong with going to Alabama...I'm headed there next month to see my family.
My family is there too, grew up there most of my life. Still get homesick though
Watch the video of Kyle Jean Baptiste singing bring him home he was the stand in for Alfie he got his chance to do the musical and received standing ovations. The very first black Valjean. He went to visit his mother leaned on the railing at her apartment and fell to his death. There is a video of the lights on Broadway going dark just for him
Beautiful
Robin in the Bee Gees had great vibrato..listen to Too Much Heaven.
Yes, the Bee Gee's were amazing! Barry is one awesome falsetto!!!
Les Miserable is a favourite musical of mine and the movie adaptation was a success in my opinion, of course it started Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe so I might be biased. Great reaction Ty💕
Just to watch Kyle again I found that his video is missing. There is a ten second video. But his curtain call is still there.
Love Les Mis ❤️
Proud Irish man..Powerful Voice x
Please do some Linda Ronstadt, especially any of her live videos like the concert she did at the Stadthalle, Offenbach, Germany
Love her voice.
Such a great voice. Loved the spanish songs she did too.
The singer with the white shirt is Alfie now who is British and the latest I think of the 4 tenors to be and sing in the musical of les miserable and my favourite of the 4
Colm Wilkinson is Irish
John Owen Jones is Welsh
Simon Bowman is Welsh and
Alfie Boe is English.
David Phelps "O Holy Night" would be a great reaction video.
You said you like harmonies, try another song from Les Miz by a group from UK called Collabro singing 'Stars'. The video from their audition for Britain's Got Talent or the finals will do. I think you'll love it.
Most moving song of this play in my opinion
I'd recommend doing a reaction video to Luciano Pavarotti performing Nussun Dorma. There are several good version on CZcams and everybody should hear it at least once in their life.
Now you have to listen to one more day.
Please react to Leo Sayer - I Can't Stop Loving You (TOTP2)
This is my favorite song by him, from the British show Top of the Pops 2. Thanks!
The group Alabama is from Fort Paine, Alabama. They have some great music.
I thought you were going to scratch a bald spot on your head. LOL
25 anniversary version Master of The House or On My Own from Les Miserables
Listen to Jonathan Antoine if you want to hear a GREAT tenor. Listen to Johnathan and Charlotte on Britain's got talent.
like to hear this recorded by the IRISH TENORS, with harmony!
Watch Collabro sing this song on Britain's got talent from 2014. Amazing!
You should check out Collabro. The harmonies are amazing.
In my opinion, Colm's rendition by far is the best. Really touching. 👍👍
You should watch the movie. Check out Collabro doing this song on Britain's Got Talent. Raw and amazing.
If you like this video you should check out Nicole Scherzinger and four tenors singing Phantom of the Opera (czcams.com/video/tE6SRBnDHx8/video.html). Guaranteed to make you scratch your head!
ALFIE BOE is the KING of KINGS vocally! LEA SALONGA is the QUEEN of QUEENS vocally!!!
Can you react to Nickelback - Song On Fire
I know I'm a tinsy but late but Les Miserables is pronounced Lay Miz-ay-rah-bh-la. When you sound it out, kind of hack at the back of your throat @ the "r". But be cautious! Doing this might cause some spitting ;)
Music is by the best musical (as in singing, acting, dancing all rolled up into one show) creator of the last 75 years, Andrew Lloyd Webber!
Sorry, but this musical is based on Les Miserables (by Victor Hugo - France) and the musical is not by Andrew Lloyd Webber, but by two french composers Alain Boublil y Jean-Marc Natel with the music of Claude Michel Schonberg. But yessss, Mr. Lloyd Webber is incredible too!!! Love his work
What about a reaction on real french song like "Je te donne" by Jean-Jacques Goldman and Michael Jones ? It is half french half english, it is more helpful.😉
Detroit city is a good song
While a great rendition, it really needs to have some context. It's one song out of the entire Les Miserables show.
Pronounced "lay miz-er-obb" with just the barest hint of an L at the end. The S is not heard.
I think it’s pronounced Lay Miz uh rahb.
Listen to David Phelps do this. It is the best.
Alfie Boe : "Hold my beer".
in English it means the miserable
Greatest musical of all time bar none. Colm is The Godfather. Btw, second guy looks just like Edward Norton.
Omg ,Edward Norton.😳
That man is the fabulous John Owen Jones . Maybe you should look for him on CZcams.
@@manchestertart5614 lol I know it’s not just an observation…
Couldn't you have at least done your homework on the pronunciation of the Title of the Musical. Pronounced ( Lay mi-se-ra- ending with a soft ble)
Biggest cringe of my life when he butchered Les Miserables that badly
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