He's capturing how I envision the Phantom perfectly. A man shunned by society, trying to serenade this woman he has chosen, trying to appear brave and seductive whilst also being deathly afraid of her rejecting him because of his face.
Allie One Lmao that’s a bad “comeback”. Ya can’t even write “testicle” and there was no need to end it with a question mark. Badly put together comeback. No actual argument that proves why Crawford is better.
What I love about Ramin's phantom is that at many times he doesn't actually touch Christine but is inches away from touching her. It somehow brings out more intensity and also at the same time you get the feels that he treats her like a treasure that's too precious that it might break
You don’t realize it until you watch closely but this blocking is super complex. He barely touches her and she has to move accordingly without making it look choppy or mechanical. Her face has to convey exactly what he’s trying to tell her without losing focus which can be difficult when also trying to look dreamy and hypnotized. And then when he sings the big end of each line (ex. Let your spirit/soul...) her eyes are closed when he directs her movement, but she still moves exactly how he directs even though she can’t see what he’s doing.
Exactly. And there’s a lot of trust involved too. Because her eyes are closed, she obviously can’t see what he’s doing or directing her to move. So he could easily “mess up” by moving his hands in a different direction then he is supposed to and make Sierra look like an idiot. This is one of those scenes where you have to go through hell to make it look easy
Ramin's performance has so much TEXTURE. Within a single line, he sounds romantic, desperate, terrified, vulnerable, you can cut the emotions with a knife. What a legend.
Totally/, he was born to be in musicals. That metallic voice is quite unparalleled. I heard him sing modern/pop music on his channel, it’s not quite the same. 😅
@@maggs368 🤔 He has absolutely no control over his breathing, taking breaths for almost every word or syllable. Way too much vibrato. More than anything, it sounds like a guy trying to sing a song after sprinting 100 meters. Night HUHH time HUHH, sharp-HUHH-pens, HUHH height-HUHH-tens....
@@Gwabbing I tried singing to the vocal sheet music. It does require tons of breath support. You can’t actually sing the length of the notes all in one breath.
Does anyone notice his expression when Christine fainted out and he rushed over to catch her? "Oh sh-t" 😅😅😅😅 then he looked at her like "Awww cutie". Omg i swear i can die for his acting.
It really is those little nuances and expressions that set his Phantom apart. He doesn't just move through the blocking. He thought out every reason for every look, every action, every reaction.
Honestly, Ramin is the perfect Phantom, here are my reasons 1. He clearly puts vulnerability first. Nothing irritates me more than when a Phantom actor decides it's a bigger priority to be dark and mysterious opposed to being vulnerable- Ramin totally knew what he was doing there! 2. He has a clearness and purity to his voice that I feel the phantom would have. This goes for Sierra Boggess too. Both of these actors have a strong purity and slight hauntingness to their voice that makes them perfect for the roles. They dont have rich, deep voices like Carlotta's, but more pure and clear. To me, that's what I think a real angel would sound like.
his "touch me, trust me" is so good and subtle but he delivers it so well. that little look he gives that you know its not even a sexual kind of way and its purely hope and that little "trust me" THAT PURE HOPE ON HIS FACE JESUS RAMIN
This...this is exactly why he is so beloved in this role. I’m sincerely in awe of his acting choices, and how he embodies this character, the life and personality he’s given him.
@@michaeltudyk8660 "IT IS PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO RELAX!!" to quote an overcaffinated disney character. Also, any relation to our favorite spice cowboy pilot/pirate/chicken?
I don’t like it. Why is it such a hushed rushed whisper? Seems more like an intrusive thought he said aloud suggestively and he’s checking real quick to see if he got away with it. Then continues before he then changes his mind and regains his focus. It’s better when it’s all a part of the lullaby-like immersion they’ve both fallen into, and which he then floats back out of the immersion to lead her to the mirror. People talk about all the emotion that Ramin shows, but for me it’s just a dude constantly choking out his words instead of being a haunting “Angel of Music” who’s fully in his element.
4:08 I love how all the time he wants to touch her, but he's restraining himself to do so, until that moment when she tries to touch his mask and he grasp her wrist and immediatly realizes he just touched her! It's so subtle, but there so much meaning in that single moment!!
And then seeing her face after realizing he has touched her, he sees she’s okay with it. Then he continues to hold her hand and lead her for a long moment. I’m in a puddle of tears
Ramin is sensational! The way he delivers the Phantom's feelings is just wow - for example the sigh when Christine rests on his arm, the scare when she faints and then the short smile when he's holding her for the first time... Nobody has ever got so deep in the core of Phantom as he did, I'm truly amazed!
@@van9825 i agree with you. I think that Gerard Butler has put more emotion and passion into this scene. I also like that in the movie the Phantom has taken Christine's hand and directed her to touch his cheek which put more emphasis on his longing for her. I also liked that the movie didn't make it seem like Christine was eager to take off his mask like she does in the musical. The movie took its time for Christine's curiosity to get the best of her. In here it seems like she is mostly focused on taking off the mask and not focused as much on his beautiful voice. I am not trying to hate on the musical or anything but in my humble opinion I do prefer this scene from the movie as it really lets Christine endulge in his voice and passion.
Something I only just noticed (having watched this and other versions well over a dozen times) is that this Phantom never approaches her from the front; whenever she's looking at him he either stays still or moves backwards, but tends to take quick, circling steps towards her as soon as she's not looking at him. It's a lovely little detail that fits perfectly with the Phantom both being a frightened Quasimodo who's not comfortable being looked at, but also a dangerous predator who stalks his prey from behind. It makes me think of what people always say about wild animals "they're more scared of you than you are of them", yeah, fine, but a nervous tiger is still a tiger!
The insecurity, the seduction, the anger, the sadness, the vulnerability and the frustration can all be felt by Ramin’s interpretation. The best ive seen and ive been a fan of POTO my entire life.
Other Phantoms sing the songs. Ramim brings his entire soul and is spellbinding. Sierra is the perfect Christine, both are just so great together. As one fan wrote "I wish I had a man look at me like Ramim's Phantom does to Sierra's Christine."
What can I say some guys got it some don't. Case in point: years ago when I still had a decent singing voice I once sang all the tenor parts in the Halleluiah Chorus. This was supposed to be a private Christmas concert for my wife. She merely nodded off to sleep when I was halfway through the oratorio.
Everyone: guys “silently the senses abandon their defenses” was so good me: every time she tries to touch the mask he pushes her away but he’s still really intimate anyway like he never breaks the spell can we talk about that
It’s such a small detail as compared to everything else everyone’s been commenting on, but I love how Ramin carried Sierra so effortlessly when she fainted at 4:42. It’s just so graceful and ties in really nicely with putting her down on the boat.
Ramin captures the role of Phantom as no one does ... his emotions, his chemistry with Sierra, his hand movements, and of course - his voice! Chills all the way through, especially his "Soar..........", "Be........", and the final "Night........"! Thank you, Ramin!
There have been sooo many Phantom's over the years ... each one having their own flair. It's a shame more from the earlier years didn't have a chance to be recorded. I do enjoy John Owen Jones and others. If you have a chance, listen to Gary Mauer. He was in the U.S. national tour many years ago. Awesome!
You're welcome, Peter. Gary captured Phantom in a different way as his wife, Elizabeth Southard, was Christine. The chemistry and love between them really came through on stage.
Everyone’s talking about silently the senses but can we talk about the brilliance of “touch me, trust me” for a second?!?! Ramin is the ONLY phantom who says it that honestly and it’s BEAUTIFUL.
Sierra Boggess deserves a lot of credit in this scene! Without singing a single note or word, Sierra played her part perfectly complimenting Ramin's singing. She completely captured the trance state that Christine was in, fully mesmerized by the Phantom's singing. Bravo!
I love 4:09 so much. It's like he first grabs her wrist harshly and then is surprised by what he's done and immediately let goes and caresses her hand as if to say sorry
Abusers are always sorry after the fact. I am also referring to the final lair where he chokes her and looks surprised and when he pushes her down, also that look of surprise. He does a fantastic job of showing that, too, the acting is superb.
@@Ekinnajay Not disagreeing, but the part at 4:15 when he grabs her wrist is in response to his sudden panic that she might touch his mask. It wasn't intended as an attack, but as a defense. The ending though, you're absolutely right.
3:53 He's rocking her from side to side, as if she were a baby, and he's singing a lullaby to her. God have mercy on my soul, that was sooooo sweet, I found myself rocking with them. ❤
This song always seemed to me like a lullaby, even if some of the lyrics could be taken in a more suggestive manner, the orchestration has an innocence to it akin to the old silver age disney film scores
I think that’s him Stimming. Stimming is short for self stimulatory behavior which is found in a lot of people but autistic usually rock or fidget with their hands to stim. That’s right, he’s autistic. Since he was feeling pretty anxious in this scene this is how he self regulates and the fact that Christine joined him (hypnotized or not) makes it rlly special. Thank you for pointing this out lol.
The evidence that Andrew Lloyd Webber loves Ramin Karimloo: -Raoul on The Phantom of The Opera West End (2003-2004) -Gustave Daaé on The Phantom of The Opera film (2004) -Erik/The phantom on The Phantom of The Opera West End (2006-2009) -Erik/The phantom on the first production of Love Never Dies (2010-2011) -Erik/The phantom on The Phantom of The Opera 25th Anniversary (2011) Ramin is the only actor that plays three of Christine's loves: father, lover, husband. I started to think that Andrew is #Rierra shipper. I meant..... The plot of Love Never Dies is like a fanfiction of a fangirl on Tumblr who really ships both main characters :') Plus, Andrew said that Ramin is the sexiest Phantom.
Well, as a death fan of the musical, I can totally say that Ramin is the best Phantom ever imo. He has the attitude, the voice, and the talent overall to play the role. Perfect.
Lol!!! This was the best couple since the original. In my opinion, they beat the og. Their chemistry is amazing, acting and their voices! Exactly what I imagine the Phantom and Christine to sound like.
I've always loved Ramin's hand gestures and all the emotions he expresses through them. Not only does he have the voice of an angel, but also he can act with his whole body. He's the perfect phantom. P. S. Thank you for all the great videos you've uploaded these past few weeks. It's been a pleasure and a privilege, to watch these amazing shows from home.
He masks his desire under the grandeur of musical ideal. If I ever had an assignment in analysing literature, Phantom surely will be my leading choice.
When I first watched the musical, this was the only song that was stuck in my head. I could not stop replaying the part that went "silently the senses abandon their defenses" (0:24). He was so gentle with his voice. I absolutely love how he had her in a trance because of his magical voice and how his fears and insecurities were shown whenever Christine tries to touch his face. I cooed at the part where he stared at his hands in disbelief when he was carrying Christine. It's almost as if he truly believes he is undeserving of Christine, and that she is this pure, innocent being that he is not allowed or does not deserve to have. Recently read a post where someone said they like to compare this scene to the Final Lair just to look at how different Erik was (hopeful in MOTN but sad in Final Lair) and it's such an interesting difference. He truly adored Christine. Also giggled at how suggestive the lyrics (and their facial expressions!) were
“So gentle with his voice” this is proven even more at Wandering Child too, like it literally melted my heart 😭 if he sang to me like that I would gladly devote my entire life to sing for his music
I WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING THE LANGUAGE (I AM USING A TRANSLATOR TO WRITE YOU) EACH WORD FROM PHANTON / RAMIN PRODUCES THE SAME. YOUR VOICE HAS CROSSED THE LANGUAGE BARRIER AND CONQUERED ME WITH THE BEAUTIFUL LANGUAGE OF MUSIC ... OF THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT.
for some reason, every time i watch this, i keep missing the fact that sierra literally let a tear slip past- playing christine as so wholly affected by the phantom's ministrations that she couldn't help but cry. like jesus sierra there's dedication and then there's *dedication* you icon of a christine.
@@daynacooper1163 Gerard and Emmy can't actually sing the roles to their full potential. Compare either especially Gerard to stage musical versions who have the training to song the role PROPERLY and the pair falls flat. The only thing Gerard succeeded in was making my ears bleed. Some "angel of music". Technically, again especially Gerard the vocal performances aren't great. That's an objective fact. You hear them straining for the notes.
Me: watched POTO 25 for the first time a few months ago, immediately bought the DVD and CD, has watched and listened to it countless times in the past few months Also me: squeed when I found out they were going to stream it again this last weekend, watched it twice on YT despite owning it Me again: missing Ramin and Sierra since they took it down, better rewatch these clips even though I HAVE THE DVD- I tell ya, this production sucked me right back into my teenage Phantom obsession, only worse!
I AM in the teenage phantom obsession watched it for the first time when they restreamed it and then two more times this weekend only now I find myself rewatching this clips and listenig to the recording on repeat HELP but don't help tho because this musical is bloody fantastic and I don't want to stop obsessing
First saw Phantom in a touring production in Orlando, FL - very impressive. Next in Cleveland, OH - a great show. Then eventually in Las Vegas with Sierra -- she was terrific, although her Phantom that night was, well, good but unremarkable. THEN saw POTO 25th here a few months back - awesome, sensual, blew my mind, ears, and, well, other things (and I'm no teenager). Fell madly in love with Ramin's Phantom -- he owns the ground he walks on with a voice I can't get out of my mind. A dangerous and at the same time tender and very seductive Phantom. The connection between Sierra's Christine and Ramin's Phantom is waayyy beyond special. I purchased the digital download and have watched it numerous times, and then watched the show online again last week. What a deliciously exquisite way to get through these stay at home months! Thank you, thank you, ALW, Ramin, Sierra, Hadley and the rest of the talented cast. Please, please come to Broadway in the U.S., or put together a tour here for next year. No matter when, or what city, I'll be there, front and center!!! (along with, no doubt, thousands of other Phans :)
@@suelistens3392 I'm so jealous, I've never seen it live! I WILL see it when covid is over snd it ever comes back to Seattle, I'm bound and determined! Would also love to see it on Broadway or in London, of course, but that might be a bit out of my price range. That's awesome that you've seen it live so many times, and still love this production so much, that makes me feel even better about it! Totally agree about Ramin, and his and Sierra's unparalleled chemistry. Fantastic show, can't get enough of it.
Did anyone else notice the little whispered comment he makes to her with his hand gesture at 0:44? it sounds like a soft "you" as they make eye contact? Simply superb...I would be mesmerized...
What I love about Ramin's version of Phantom is how he's able to take the powerful, operatic voice and combine it with such emotion. So many have great voices, but little emotion, and Gerard was overflowing with emotion, but had a rather untrained voice (still love his Phantom, though).
Yeah thr untrained voice killed it for me. The guy would have me running the second he tried to sing to save myself from the Auditory assault. Ramin has the emotion but also the tequnique
oooHalcyoNooo this is why UA-cam has become my hangout lately 😁 between the phantom videos, and anything else with Ramin, Sierra, OG’s Michael and Sarah, and Gerard Butler? I am living!
Alina Alcantara same. I’ve been listening to all three soundtracks on repeat since Michael and Sarah, Emmy and Gerard, and Ramin and Sierra all bring something new to the roles and it’s fun to compare them and I wouldn’t say anyone of them is the definitive phantom and Christine because they’re all different and good in their own way and also each one does something better than the other but worse in other areas.
I'm totally in love how Ramin portray The Phantom... The balance between acting and singing.... He uses the voice to hypnotise Christine to love him, his hands... damnnnn... that desperate in his express when he said 'trust me'... Yet everytime when Christine wants nearly touched his face... his fear and insecurity showed.... All in all love Ramin translation of The Phantom ♥️♥️♥️♥️
They had put out The Phantom of the Opera and Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again, and I was happy about that, but I had also wished Music of the Night had come out too. Now it’s here and I’m so happy! And it’s the good version!
double EnnD production, it really did. I’m past the point of no return now, what with the Phantom of the Opera inside my mind. I’m already wishing the 25th Anniversary was somehow here again. 😁
Just buy it on Amazon. That's what I did., I really don't understand all the people complaining that it's not on youtube anymore and that now they cannot watch it anymore. Actually, you can. Just buy the DVD or the stream. It's less that 10 bucks. If you really are a fan ... I already rewatched the whole show again and again.
This was the song that got stuck in my head after the musical. And Ramin is just... so much emotions! The way he sings, the way he performs it is just... hypnotizing! Exactly what it should be. I really love they didn't use the Bride Mirror thing here. I prefer how she was so overwhelmed by his voice that she just fainted! Now, can we PLEASE talk about his expressions HERE! 4:42 when Christine faints! Like, it is just so akdsmvsñdfkmslñ I love it! The shock, the worry, that little smile! I don't know how many times I've repeated that part, it just such an amazing acting!
HOW DOES THAT LITTLE PART HOLD SO MUCH DETAIL? MOST CHRISTINES JUST DROP DEAD BUT THIS ONE LOOKED LIKE SHE WAS TRYING TO KEEP HER BALANCE AND ERIK ACTED LIKE HE DIDNT KNOW IT WAS GONNA HAPPEN
He's the best Phantom I've ever seen. His every move is so true, so real, he really made me sympathize with this character. Just love listening to him, and the dinamic of the way he sings this song is awwww...best performance ever!!!
If a Phantom sings to me like this, I definitely faint right away. Not just Ramin's singing, but also his and her acting, and their chemistry add up to this superb performance. Many of you have discussed his acting in details. His hand and finger movement are very sensual and expressive.
4:08 The way Christine goes to touch his mask and he quickly grabs her hand and pulls it away horrified, and then he realizes how harsh and rough he was and that he scared her, looking at Christine then her hand and back at her. He tries to make it better by softly patting her hand, but you can see the guilt and shame in his eyes… All in a few seconds. Amazing! The stage direction is amazing and the actors did amazing!
Lila Michelle Garza Literally made ME hold my breath. I’m telling you....the character choices they both make blow my mind. And people wonder why so many of us are enamored with this pair!
And this was the moment I fell in love with Ramin Karimloo. Absolute perfection. He captures the Phantom well. Sierra Boggess has become my standard for Christine and Ramin Karimloo for the Phantom. Their voices, acting and even the costumes suit them best.
Ramin Karimloo is without a doubt Sierra Boggess' phantom. They have so very much chemistry and they perform in perfect sync together. I saw the one where she performed the song with all the phantoms in turn and none of them held a torch to her performance with Ramin.
Oh absolutely, and the other way around as well…Sierra is Ramin’s Christine. I’ve seen him perform Phantom with other Christine’s, and that spark just isn’t there like it is with Sierra, the two just click together. They are both great actors but when it comes to Phantom they will forever be tied together in peoples minds, like Michael and Sarah, there is Ramin and Sierra.
"Grasp it, sense it.." "... sweet intoxication... ...Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation.." 😍😍😍 Every single word he sings... he acts with his voice and I feel it in my core! Absolutely outstanding performance!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
i love when christine faints he has a moment of like “uuhhhh what do i do with this i’ve never had one of these before. i’ll just set it down right here”
@@marina_Iuna yes I've watched the full show, I ADORE the ending and their performance. But i didn't pay much attention to this scene! Maybe I have more reasons to watch it all over again 😆
I’m glad you finally posted Ramin singing Music of the Night. He’s just fabulous... that voice just gives me goosebumps. My dream is to see him live as the Phantom.
I'm back and here to say: I'm not afraid to admit that I listen to all versions for 5 times in one day for the week. Tomorrow will be last of this week and it will almost be TWO WEEKS EVERYDAY OF THIS SONG.
Night time sharpens, heightens each sensation Darkness stirs and wakes imagination Silently the senses abandon their defenses Slowly, gently night unfurls its splendor Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender Turn your face away from the garish light of day Turn your thoughts away from cold unfeeling light And listen to the music of the night Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams Purge your thoughts of the life you knew before Close your eyes, let your spirit start to soar And you'll live as you've never lived before Softly, deftly music shall surround you Hear it, feel it closing in around you Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind In this darkness which you know you cannot fight The darkness of the music of the night Let your mind start a journey through a strange new world Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before Let your soul take you where you long to be Only then can you belong to me Floating, falling, sweet intoxication Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in To the power of the music that I write The power of the music of the night You alone can make my song take flight Help me make the music of the night
Thank you for allowing those of us who do not have the opportunity to go to London or NY to see this fantastic piece of art. Thanks for this posting ... it really is a gift! I think what makes this scene majestic is the combination of Ramin's voice, the tenderness of his hand gestures, the expression on his face, Sierra's astonished look, the synchronization of each of his movements, the energy mystique they have, the sound that surrounds you from the orchestra, the lights, the snography ... everything transports you to that place. You can't really explain in words what it makes me feel every time I look and hear this. thanks for letting me dream of christine and erick ... love can come in so many ways ... this moment proves it. Thanks to Ramin and Sierra for giving us this beauty that, although the years go by, we can always see it again !! my translator wrote for me ... sorry if there is any error. greetings from Argentina!!
This is so intoxicating. My goodness, that voice. Ramin, in all of his glory...... as he seduces his Christine as the phantom. Sierra is so mesmerizing. I can't wait to get that video ........
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He's capturing how I envision the Phantom perfectly. A man shunned by society, trying to serenade this woman he has chosen, trying to appear brave and seductive whilst also being deathly afraid of her rejecting him because of his face.
@@ariesqueen2656 thank you!!!
Michael Crawford, the most perfect Phantom ever!
Allie One no.
@@blissinchains You were in your father's test!cle when Michael Crawford was playing the Phantom? Listen when you are ignorant!
Allie One Lmao that’s a bad “comeback”. Ya can’t even write “testicle” and there was no need to end it with a question mark. Badly put together comeback. No actual argument that proves why Crawford is better.
What I love about Ramin's phantom is that at many times he doesn't actually touch Christine but is inches away from touching her. It somehow brings out more intensity and also at the same time you get the feels that he treats her like a treasure that's too precious that it might break
ooo, that's a really good point
That is so romantic!
What could one say, he is a noble Persian after all
And that he doesn't think he's worthy of touching her
That's false. He touches her face at 1:07
Nothing beats the 25th anniversary
Yeah you are right.
I think it's the best until now.
The official video of Ramin singing 'Till I hear you sing once more' is pretty breathtaking too,with Sierra floating around in the background.
Ann Mitchell omg yes and the way he was almost crying 😭
Well I still love the original production in CD. My only complaint is they only have 1 track on each side. 😯
You don’t realize it until you watch closely but this blocking is super complex. He barely touches her and she has to move accordingly without making it look choppy or mechanical. Her face has to convey exactly what he’s trying to tell her without losing focus which can be difficult when also trying to look dreamy and hypnotized. And then when he sings the big end of each line (ex. Let your spirit/soul...) her eyes are closed when he directs her movement, but she still moves exactly how he directs even though she can’t see what he’s doing.
Exactly. And there’s a lot of trust involved too. Because her eyes are closed, she obviously can’t see what he’s doing or directing her to move. So he could easily “mess up” by moving his hands in a different direction then he is supposed to and make Sierra look like an idiot. This is one of those scenes where you have to go through hell to make it look easy
Michael Crawford does it best❤️
Cuz they practice
Great call outs.
Ramin's performance has so much TEXTURE. Within a single line, he sounds romantic, desperate, terrified, vulnerable, you can cut the emotions with a knife. What a legend.
Totally/, he was born to be in musicals. That metallic voice is quite unparalleled. I heard him sing modern/pop music on his channel, it’s not quite the same. 😅
The fact that he doesn’t really have any formal training is what blows my mind the most. He has such a beautiful sound without being taught.
so so true❤
@@maggs368 🤔 He has absolutely no control over his breathing, taking breaths for almost every word or syllable. Way too much vibrato. More than anything, it sounds like a guy trying to sing a song after sprinting 100 meters. Night HUHH time HUHH, sharp-HUHH-pens, HUHH height-HUHH-tens....
@@Gwabbing I tried singing to the vocal sheet music. It does require tons of breath support. You can’t actually sing the length of the notes all in one breath.
SILENTLY THE SENSES ABANDON THEIR DEFENSES *chills literal chills*
That’s when I fell in love with his voice !!!
hard agree
OMG IM NOT THE ONLY ONE!!
That part was so smooth GAHD!!
ikr!!
Does anyone notice his expression when Christine fainted out and he rushed over to catch her? "Oh sh-t" 😅😅😅😅 then he looked at her like "Awww cutie". Omg i swear i can die for his acting.
Yes! :D
He did that twice lol
Y E S 🖤
😂😅
It really is those little nuances and expressions that set his Phantom apart. He doesn't just move through the blocking. He thought out every reason for every look, every action, every reaction.
Honestly, Ramin is the perfect Phantom, here are my reasons
1. He clearly puts vulnerability first. Nothing irritates me more than when a Phantom actor decides it's a bigger priority to be dark and mysterious opposed to being vulnerable- Ramin totally knew what he was doing there!
2. He has a clearness and purity to his voice that I feel the phantom would have. This goes for Sierra Boggess too. Both of these actors have a strong purity and slight hauntingness to their voice that makes them perfect for the roles. They dont have rich, deep voices like Carlotta's, but more pure and clear. To me, that's what I think a real angel would sound like.
You could t have explained it better! ❤
@@rubycalderon7607 thank you so much!!!!
@@kp4692 it’s so sad that they will never do phantom again I have hope they’ll say something for they’re 40th anniversary but I doubt it!!!
@@rubycalderon7607 I feel you there! They were the best duo and I wish there was more!!!
his "touch me, trust me" is so good and subtle but he delivers it so well. that little look he gives that you know its not even a sexual kind of way and its purely hope and that little "trust me" THAT PURE HOPE ON HIS FACE JESUS RAMIN
This...this is exactly why he is so beloved in this role. I’m sincerely in awe of his acting choices, and how he embodies this character, the life and personality he’s given him.
YES 😩😩😭😭 I mean. Ugh. I have no words 😭😭
Yes but also calm yourself
@@michaeltudyk8660 "IT IS PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO RELAX!!" to quote an overcaffinated disney character.
Also, any relation to our favorite spice cowboy pilot/pirate/chicken?
I don’t like it. Why is it such a hushed rushed whisper? Seems more like an intrusive thought he said aloud suggestively and he’s checking real quick to see if he got away with it. Then continues before he then changes his mind and regains his focus.
It’s better when it’s all a part of the lullaby-like immersion they’ve both fallen into, and which he then floats back out of the immersion to lead her to the mirror.
People talk about all the emotion that Ramin shows, but for me it’s just a dude constantly choking out his words instead of being a haunting “Angel of Music” who’s fully in his element.
4:08 I love how all the time he wants to touch her, but he's restraining himself to do so, until that moment when she tries to touch his mask and he grasp her wrist and immediatly realizes he just touched her! It's so subtle, but there so much meaning in that single moment!!
Its also, "oh crap she might grab my mask"
Fear of scaring her away w/his face
i swear the head tilt on "let your darker side give in" was fucking EVERYTHING to me for some reason
😍😍😍😍
Respectful young lad
And then seeing her face after realizing he has touched her, he sees she’s okay with it. Then he continues to hold her hand and lead her for a long moment. I’m in a puddle of tears
Ramin is sensational! The way he delivers the Phantom's feelings is just wow - for example the sigh when Christine rests on his arm, the scare when she faints and then the short smile when he's holding her for the first time... Nobody has ever got so deep in the core of Phantom as he did, I'm truly amazed!
YES to everything you've said 🖤
Totally agree. Ramin is the best phantom ever.
Omg he gives me chills all over. Ramin's Phantom that is. I had no idea he was such a captivating Phantom !
I actually beg to differ. Gerald Butler conveyed the phantoms emotions beautifully
@@van9825 i agree with you. I think that Gerard Butler has put more emotion and passion into this scene. I also like that in the movie the Phantom has taken Christine's hand and directed her to touch his cheek which put more emphasis on his longing for her. I also liked that the movie didn't make it seem like Christine was eager to take off his mask like she does in the musical. The movie took its time for Christine's curiosity to get the best of her. In here it seems like she is mostly focused on taking off the mask and not focused as much on his beautiful voice. I am not trying to hate on the musical or anything but in my humble opinion I do prefer this scene from the movie as it really lets Christine endulge in his voice and passion.
Something I only just noticed (having watched this and other versions well over a dozen times) is that this Phantom never approaches her from the front; whenever she's looking at him he either stays still or moves backwards, but tends to take quick, circling steps towards her as soon as she's not looking at him.
It's a lovely little detail that fits perfectly with the Phantom both being a frightened Quasimodo who's not comfortable being looked at, but also a dangerous predator who stalks his prey from behind. It makes me think of what people always say about wild animals "they're more scared of you than you are of them", yeah, fine, but a nervous tiger is still a tiger!
A dangerous predator who stalks his prey? Oh, i can be his prey with all my heart 🥵🥵❤️
And by God, stop comparing a man who was victim of abuse and rejection with wild animals. Is that the way you treat outcasts like Erik? Ugh, spare me.
The insecurity, the seduction, the anger, the sadness, the vulnerability and the frustration can all be felt by Ramin’s interpretation. The best ive seen and ive been a fan of POTO my entire life.
Other Phantoms sing the songs. Ramim brings his entire soul and is spellbinding. Sierra is the perfect Christine, both are just so great together. As one fan wrote "I wish I had a man look at me like Ramim's Phantom does to Sierra's Christine."
Indeed! Beautiful analysis!
the way he aggressively sings "close your" and then gently sings "eyes"...man the chills
I KNOWWW 😩😩😍😍♥️♥️
the chills
I know right? I'm more for the part here he said the who "close your eyes" in a falsetto, but the whole thing is amazing overall
How did Sierra survive having this sung to her. My God, I melt into a puddle just watching it on UA-cam
Same. If a man sang to me like that he'd have my heart and my everything. Deformity or no.
LITERALLY!!
I mean she did faint at the end (kinda)
What can I say some guys got it some don't. Case in point: years ago when I still had a decent singing voice I once sang all the tenor parts in the Halleluiah Chorus. This was supposed to be a private Christmas concert for my wife. She merely nodded off to sleep when I was halfway through the oratorio.
Everyone: guys “silently the senses abandon their defenses” was so good
me: every time she tries to touch the mask he pushes her away but he’s still really intimate anyway like he never breaks the spell can we talk about that
Aurora C.M. YT this!!! Exactly
YES! Finally!!
He uses his music to seduce her..he knows she would not fall for him otherwise,plus he's never had a 'physical' experience with a woman.
Aurora C.M. YT he wouldn't want Christine seeing his face yknow
Yesss
It’s such a small detail as compared to everything else everyone’s been commenting on, but I love how Ramin carried Sierra so effortlessly when she fainted at 4:42. It’s just so graceful and ties in really nicely with putting her down on the boat.
My thoughts exactly! He does it so peacefully and beautifully 😍
Love his expressions too!
He moved the hat, moved my heart too :')))
He actually has some guns and abs under that suit. So yeah, he can carry her effortlessly.
Florie Actaully, Sierra must had leaned very tight with her forelimb on him to make that kind of effortlessness.
Ramin captures the role of Phantom as no one does ... his emotions, his chemistry with Sierra, his hand movements, and of course - his voice! Chills all the way through, especially his "Soar..........", "Be........", and the final "Night........"! Thank you, Ramin!
Yeah, Ramin and Gerard are amazing, they are my favorite Phantoms.
You should also try to listen to john owen-jones' version😊
There have been sooo many Phantom's over the years ... each one having their own flair. It's a shame more from the earlier years didn't have a chance to be recorded. I do enjoy John Owen Jones and others. If you have a chance, listen to Gary Mauer. He was in the U.S. national tour many years ago. Awesome!
@@karenpalmerkep oh... thank you so much for that recommendation..... he's really good😊
You're welcome, Peter. Gary captured Phantom in a different way as his wife, Elizabeth Southard, was Christine. The chemistry and love between them really came through on stage.
Everyone’s talking about silently the senses but can we talk about the brilliance of “touch me, trust me” for a second?!?! Ramin is the ONLY phantom who says it that honestly and it’s BEAUTIFUL.
YES. ❤️
Yesss, it's so adorable how he says it, with that look of pure hope on his face!!!!! 🖤
YES. It makes him seem real and vulnerable. Ramin is hands down the best phantom in my book ❤️
Yes, touch me, but I'll grab your hand if you try to actually touch my msak.
Michael Crawford did it the same way. Ramin even says in interviews he copied that style as a nod to to him.
Sierra Boggess deserves a lot of credit in this scene! Without singing a single note or word, Sierra played her part perfectly complimenting Ramin's singing. She completely captured the trance state that Christine was in, fully mesmerized by the Phantom's singing. Bravo!
YES! I was especially mesmerized by her performance here.
Yeah I’ll be honest if I were her I’d be in a trance too. Probably wasn’t acting 😂
That's Sierra for you. Very talented actress.
Thats sierra 🤩🤩 she is truly in my opinion the best Christine and Ramin is the best Phantom, again my opinion only 🤩🙈
If I’m being honest, she took all my attention off the phantom in this scene because her acting is so compelling 😂😂😂😂
I have this huge crush on Ramin, it's unhealthy. 😭
Yeah me too 😅
Same 😅
Especially in this quarantine
Yeh same but it more than double my age 😂😂😂
take infinite repeats of Music of the Night and call me in the morning, hope you feel better :)
I love 4:09 so much. It's like he first grabs her wrist harshly and then is surprised by what he's done and immediately let goes and caresses her hand as if to say sorry
Abusers are always sorry after the fact. I am also referring to the final lair where he chokes her and looks surprised and when he pushes her down, also that look of surprise. He does a fantastic job of showing that, too, the acting is superb.
I also love how it's immediately after the iconic pose too.
@@Ekinnajay Not disagreeing, but the part at 4:15 when he grabs her wrist is in response to his sudden panic that she might touch his mask. It wasn't intended as an attack, but as a defense.
The ending though, you're absolutely right.
*Me thinking I'm finally getting over my obsession of POTO*
The show must go on : hold my mask
*POTO
@@Siegfried1917 thanks corrected it
Poto means butt in Chilean Spanish
I haaaaaaateee that we call the phantom "poto" because it means ass/butt in spanish and i can't stand it
@@hi-fk3gx assbutt! *Throw molotov cocktail graciously*
3:53 He's rocking her from side to side, as if she were a baby, and he's singing a lullaby to her. God have mercy on my soul, that was sooooo sweet, I found myself rocking with them. ❤
This song always seemed to me like a lullaby, even if some of the lyrics could be taken in a more suggestive manner, the orchestration has an innocence to it akin to the old silver age disney film scores
IKR 🥰🥰😍😍😊😊
I think that’s him Stimming. Stimming is short for self stimulatory behavior which is found in a lot of people but autistic usually rock or fidget with their hands to stim. That’s right, he’s autistic. Since he was feeling pretty anxious in this scene this is how he self regulates and the fact that Christine joined him (hypnotized or not) makes it rlly special. Thank you for pointing this out lol.
The evidence that Andrew Lloyd Webber loves Ramin Karimloo:
-Raoul on The Phantom of The Opera West End (2003-2004)
-Gustave Daaé on The Phantom of The Opera film (2004)
-Erik/The phantom on The Phantom of The Opera West End (2006-2009)
-Erik/The phantom on the first production of Love Never Dies (2010-2011)
-Erik/The phantom on The Phantom of The Opera 25th Anniversary (2011)
Ramin is the only actor that plays three of Christine's loves: father, lover, husband.
I started to think that Andrew is #Rierra shipper.
I meant..... The plot of Love Never Dies is like a fanfiction of a fangirl on Tumblr who really ships both main characters :')
Plus, Andrew said that Ramin is the sexiest Phantom.
January Colnick a VERY valid theory, with exposition of possible evidence. Love this! 😃
🥺😭🥺😭😍😍😍😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Well, as a death fan of the musical, I can totally say that Ramin is the best Phantom ever imo. He has the attitude, the voice, and the talent overall to play the role. Perfect.
Don't ship real people, dude. Ramin is MARRIED with two kids.
Lol!!! This was the best couple since the original. In my opinion, they beat the og. Their chemistry is amazing, acting and their voices! Exactly what I imagine the Phantom and Christine to sound like.
I've always loved Ramin's hand gestures and all the emotions he expresses through them. Not only does he have the voice of an angel, but also he can act with his whole body. He's the perfect phantom.
P. S. Thank you for all the great videos you've uploaded these past few weeks. It's been a pleasure and a privilege, to watch these amazing shows from home.
I totally agree about "the hands". That's a prerequisite for my favorite Phantoms. ❤❤
Ramin : ni-
Me : okay my darker side already gave in
Lolol 😅🤣😂
ramin: *merely exists*
me: ok my darker side already gave in
Yep, my darker side gave in on the other side of the mirror
What an underrated comment 😂😂
YES 😂
His hesitance, his insecurity, his longing, can be heard through this one performance. His hurt, his anger too. This is such a good phanthom!
Phantom: turn your face awayy
Christine: almost faints
Me: nice
🤣🤣
who wouldn’t faint looking at ramin?
UA-cam: Phant...
*Me: I'll it watch now!*
Jarom Nascimento me too 😂😂😂
🤣👌🏻
UA-cam: Rami...
Me: OK I’m already watching
@@뭉중-f9n me too! :D
chiaraelle LOL Someday i will see Ramin perform The Phantom Of The Opera!!
GodDAMN, the freaking vocal control on this man is just **swoon**
I've been spoiled: Ramin was the first Phantom I ever heard sing and now I can't imagine any other voice singing this beautiful song but his
These two seemed like they genuinely lost themselves in their performances. utterly breathtaking
He masks his desire under the grandeur of musical ideal. If I ever had an assignment in analysing literature, Phantom surely will be my leading choice.
Been there done that and got an A+
When I first watched the musical, this was the only song that was stuck in my head. I could not stop replaying the part that went "silently the senses abandon their defenses" (0:24). He was so gentle with his voice. I absolutely love how he had her in a trance because of his magical voice and how his fears and insecurities were shown whenever Christine tries to touch his face. I cooed at the part where he stared at his hands in disbelief when he was carrying Christine. It's almost as if he truly believes he is undeserving of Christine, and that she is this pure, innocent being that he is not allowed or does not deserve to have. Recently read a post where someone said they like to compare this scene to the Final Lair just to look at how different Erik was (hopeful in MOTN but sad in Final Lair) and it's such an interesting difference. He truly adored Christine. Also giggled at how suggestive the lyrics (and their facial expressions!) were
“So gentle with his voice” this is proven even more at Wandering Child too, like it literally melted my heart 😭 if he sang to me like that I would gladly devote my entire life to sing for his music
SAME. That's all I can say cuz you already said it all lol anddd abandon their defenses is also my fave part ♥️
@@beneddiected yes! Wandering Child makes me weak 😭😭
@isabella thank you haha! Can't take all the credit though
@@pearl218 Ramin's soothing voice 😍 also hey Pearl! Nice seeing you here too 😂
The way my body has conditioned itself to break out in goosebumps every time Ramin so much as opens his mouth...
I WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING THE LANGUAGE (I AM USING A TRANSLATOR TO WRITE YOU) EACH WORD FROM PHANTON / RAMIN PRODUCES THE SAME.
YOUR VOICE HAS CROSSED THE LANGUAGE BARRIER AND CONQUERED ME WITH THE BEAUTIFUL LANGUAGE OF MUSIC ... OF THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT.
same...same
Eugenia, this is a sweet comment. ❤️
for some reason, every time i watch this, i keep missing the fact that sierra literally let a tear slip past- playing christine as so wholly affected by the phantom's ministrations that she couldn't help but cry. like jesus sierra there's dedication and then there's *dedication* you icon of a christine.
Guys, RAMIN KARIMLOO is the BEST PHANTOM. PERIOD.
These two are the best at their roles
I prefer these two to Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. And my 90's theater dreams are screaming at me for this admission.
No gread butter and Emmy rossum are
@@daynacooper1163 Gerald Butler.
@@daynacooper1163 Gerard and Emmy can't actually sing the roles to their full potential. Compare either especially Gerard to stage musical versions who have the training to song the role PROPERLY and the pair falls flat. The only thing Gerard succeeded in was making my ears bleed. Some "angel of music". Technically, again especially Gerard the vocal performances aren't great. That's an objective fact. You hear them straining for the notes.
Me: watched POTO 25 for the first time a few months ago, immediately bought the DVD and CD, has watched and listened to it countless times in the past few months
Also me: squeed when I found out they were going to stream it again this last weekend, watched it twice on YT despite owning it
Me again: missing Ramin and Sierra since they took it down, better rewatch these clips even though I HAVE THE DVD-
I tell ya, this production sucked me right back into my teenage Phantom obsession, only worse!
I AM in the teenage phantom obsession
watched it for the first time when they restreamed it and then two more times this weekend only
now I find myself rewatching this clips and listenig to the recording on repeat
HELP
but don't help tho because this musical is bloody fantastic and I don't want to stop obsessing
@@luisa7946 Haha right on! This musical (and especially this production) is ADDICTIVE!
First saw Phantom in a touring production in Orlando, FL - very impressive. Next in Cleveland, OH - a great show. Then eventually in Las Vegas with Sierra -- she was terrific, although her Phantom that night was, well, good but unremarkable. THEN saw POTO 25th here a few months back - awesome, sensual, blew my mind, ears, and, well, other things (and I'm no teenager). Fell madly in love with Ramin's Phantom -- he owns the ground he walks on with a voice I can't get out of my mind. A dangerous and at the same time tender and very seductive Phantom. The connection between Sierra's Christine and Ramin's Phantom is waayyy beyond special.
I purchased the digital download and have watched it numerous times, and then watched the show online again last week. What a deliciously exquisite way to get through these stay at home months! Thank you, thank you, ALW, Ramin, Sierra, Hadley and the rest of the talented cast. Please, please come to Broadway in the U.S., or put together a tour here for next year. No matter when, or what city, I'll be there, front and center!!! (along with, no doubt, thousands of other Phans :)
@@suelistens3392 I'm so jealous, I've never seen it live! I WILL see it when covid is over snd it ever comes back to Seattle, I'm bound and determined! Would also love to see it on Broadway or in London, of course, but that might be a bit out of my price range.
That's awesome that you've seen it live so many times, and still love this production so much, that makes me feel even better about it! Totally agree about Ramin, and his and Sierra's unparalleled chemistry.
Fantastic show, can't get enough of it.
Me too!
Did anyone else notice the little whispered comment he makes to her with his hand gesture at 0:44? it sounds like a soft "you" as they make eye contact? Simply superb...I would be mesmerized...
It was either a breath or him saying “yeah”(all I can hear😭)
I wish they could give us a second chance to see this masterpiece 😳
Hopefully!
I had to see it again so I rented it today... Sigh...........
It's on sky arts along with les mis. Karim is in that too
Really? The broadway production of Les mis? Amazing news? Hope I can see it here in Germany as well
I bought the DVD!
I personally love the touch of Erik pulling away from Christine anytime her hand gets near his mask.
Ramin and Sierra are AWESOME.
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS
What I love about Ramin's version of Phantom is how he's able to take the powerful, operatic voice and combine it with such emotion. So many have great voices, but little emotion, and Gerard was overflowing with emotion, but had a rather untrained voice (still love his Phantom, though).
Yeah thr untrained voice killed it for me. The guy would have me running the second he tried to sing to save myself from the Auditory assault. Ramin has the emotion but also the tequnique
I saw Karimloo as the Phantom this past Sunday and seeing him do this song in front of my own two eyes was a religious experience.
Where??
@@MissMallikaJ There was a revival in Milan.
Their chemistry is EVERYTHING!!!!!!!
0:25 The moment he hit the notes on the word "Silently"... I lost it ❤️🥺
... such an angelic voice
Yes i thought the note where he sang “senses” right after was particularly entrancing it just pulled me in and made me feel like i was floating.
3:10 the vowel and tone of “thoughts” makes my brain melt it’s so good I keep replaying it over and over
I get chills each time I hear Ramin sings.
Does anyone else love that smile he makes when Christine is laying on his arm
YES
Me :’)
So much ❤️
That little gasp is so sweet yet heartbreaking
I bought the whole show a while back but I came here for the comments and you guys didn't disappoint.
oooHalcyoNooo this is why UA-cam has become my hangout lately 😁 between the phantom videos, and anything else with Ramin, Sierra, OG’s Michael and Sarah, and Gerard Butler? I am living!
Alina Alcantara same. I’ve been listening to all three soundtracks on repeat since Michael and Sarah, Emmy and Gerard, and Ramin and Sierra all bring something new to the roles and it’s fun to compare them and I wouldn’t say anyone of them is the definitive phantom and Christine because they’re all different and good in their own way and also each one does something better than the other but worse in other areas.
I'm totally in love how Ramin portray The Phantom... The balance between acting and singing.... He uses the voice to hypnotise Christine to love him, his hands... damnnnn... that desperate in his express when he said 'trust me'... Yet everytime when Christine wants nearly touched his face... his fear and insecurity showed.... All in all love Ramin translation of The Phantom ♥️♥️♥️♥️
I literally was cleaning my room blasting the sound track and pretending I could sing opera and be Christine 😂🤦🏼♀️
Eva May Makeup This is good living😁👍🏻
Did you use your mop stick as a boat pole? Because I certainly did
@@beneddiected hahahahhaah
@@@NOONE-cd4gu i swear we are the same person, I see you on all the comments sections
@@charlottewallis7225 lmfaaao hi phellow phan ! Nice to meet u !
The whisper phrasing, the hand movements, the power in his voice, everything about this performance proves why Ramin is THE Angel of Music
Absolutely!!! There is no other and never will be another that exceeds him
the little gasp at 3:49 my heart
The 25th anniversary performance is in my opinion the absolute pinnacle of any Phantom of The Opera showcase. It's simply divine in every way.
They had put out The Phantom of the Opera and Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again, and I was happy about that, but I had also wished Music of the Night had come out too. Now it’s here and I’m so happy! And it’s the good version!
Now that your wish comes true, I bet it truly made your night
double EnnD production, it really did. I’m past the point of no return now, what with the Phantom of the Opera inside my mind. I’m already wishing the 25th Anniversary was somehow here again. 😁
Same! But for now I can only keep going down once more to the dungeon of my dark despair with a low quality boot :)
Hahahahaha i love this comment thread 😂😂😂
Just buy it on Amazon. That's what I did.,
I really don't understand all the people complaining that it's not on youtube anymore and that now they cannot watch it anymore.
Actually, you can. Just buy the DVD or the stream. It's less that 10 bucks. If you really are a fan ... I already rewatched the whole show again and again.
This was the song that got stuck in my head after the musical. And Ramin is just... so much emotions!
The way he sings, the way he performs it is just... hypnotizing! Exactly what it should be.
I really love they didn't use the Bride Mirror thing here. I prefer how she was so overwhelmed by his voice that she just fainted!
Now, can we PLEASE talk about his expressions HERE! 4:42 when Christine faints!
Like, it is just so akdsmvsñdfkmslñ I love it!
The shock, the worry, that little smile! I don't know how many times I've repeated that part, it just such an amazing acting!
HOW DOES THAT LITTLE PART HOLD SO MUCH DETAIL? MOST CHRISTINES JUST DROP DEAD BUT THIS ONE LOOKED LIKE SHE WAS TRYING TO KEEP HER BALANCE AND ERIK ACTED LIKE HE DIDNT KNOW IT WAS GONNA HAPPEN
This will always be "THE" Phantom song. Amazing job.
Sierra and Ramin are like the best duo
Yeah, honestly they are the best phantom+christine duo, they both have great chemistry and their voices sound so beautiful together
I love the fact that he can sing beautifully, even with the makeup and mask
I was just thinking this! The mask is one thing, but all those prosthetics? Especially the one on his lip/cheek?? That can't have been easy to sing in
Wow, done live too, right down too his breathing, was top drawer...both of them, excellent acting...
He's the best Phantom I've ever seen. His every move is so true, so real, he really made me sympathize with this character. Just love listening to him, and the dinamic of the way he sings this song is awwww...best performance ever!!!
Sierras reaction at 3:24 is soooo how I feel from start to end
If a Phantom sings to me like this, I definitely faint right away. Not just Ramin's singing, but also his and her acting, and their chemistry add up to this superb performance. Many of you have discussed his acting in details. His hand and finger movement are very sensual and expressive.
Ramin and Sierra: my favourite Phantom and Christine
Notice the slight shake in his voice at 1:47 'close your * eyes...'. Him cracking a small smile after that is so cool.
Your comment made me notice that and now I'm ugly crying at 12:50 AM
Pretty sure that's intentional vibrato, absolute genius
4:08 The way Christine goes to touch his mask and he quickly grabs her hand and pulls it away horrified, and then he realizes how harsh and rough he was and that he scared her, looking at Christine then her hand and back at her. He tries to make it better by softly patting her hand, but you can see the guilt and shame in his eyes… All in a few seconds. Amazing! The stage direction is amazing and the actors did amazing!
It kinda feels like I’m intruding hahaha. I love these two. They’re amazing by themselves but so incredible when they’re together on stage
2:22 the way he sang this verse sent shivers down my spine. Ugh Ramin stop 😩😩
typicaljaehyun The sighs. And 3:50.
Lila Michelle Garza Literally made ME hold my breath. I’m telling you....the character choices they both make blow my mind. And people wonder why so many of us are enamored with this pair!
Ramin is the kind of actor I aspire to be. Seriously.
My favorite song in the world, sung by the most incredible voice I've ever heard.
And this was the moment I fell in love with Ramin Karimloo. Absolute perfection. He captures the Phantom well.
Sierra Boggess has become my standard for Christine and Ramin Karimloo for the Phantom. Their voices, acting and even the costumes suit them best.
Same. I even prefer them to the original
Ramin Karimloo is without a doubt Sierra Boggess' phantom. They have so very much chemistry and they perform in perfect sync together. I saw the one where she performed the song with all the phantoms in turn and none of them held a torch to her performance with Ramin.
Oh absolutely, and the other way around as well…Sierra is Ramin’s Christine.
I’ve seen him perform Phantom with other Christine’s, and that spark just isn’t there like it is with Sierra, the two just click together. They are both great actors but when it comes to Phantom they will forever be tied together in peoples minds, like Michael and Sarah, there is Ramin and Sierra.
Time literally stops when Ramin sing this song
Everything about this rendition is beautiful from Ramin’s voice to Sierra’s mesmerizing hypnotic look. Amazing 👏🏼🙏🏻🥰
Can we talk about how much emotions were deliverd with his control over his vocals?? The soft "eyes" when he sings here is enchanting 1:32
He has such torment in his voice. It's such a beautiful performance
"Grasp it, sense it.."
"... sweet intoxication...
...Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation.." 😍😍😍 Every single word he sings... he acts with his voice and I feel it in my core! Absolutely outstanding performance!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
i love when christine faints he has a moment of like “uuhhhh what do i do with this i’ve never had one of these before. i’ll just set it down right here”
is that tears on her face!? amazing emotions!
If you havent seen it, watch the ending, Ramin's delivery is so soulful, makes me cry all the time
@@marina_Iuna yes I've watched the full show, I ADORE the ending and their performance. But i didn't pay much attention to this scene! Maybe I have more reasons to watch it all over again 😆
I’m glad you finally posted Ramin singing Music of the Night. He’s just fabulous... that voice just gives me goosebumps. My dream is to see him live as the Phantom.
He definitely has the best movement of the phantoms.His voice has the best depth.
Ramin karimloo doesn't need autotune instead, Autotune needs him!! SENDING LOVE FROM THE PHILIPPINES!!
The phantom takes over her through his voice and music! It’s so strong and takes a hold that she’s so drawn into and entranced by it!
That little gasp at 3:50 _aaa_
You can feel the "oh she's right _there_" as she collapses
Like, GAH I'm flippin out silently
I'm back and here to say: I'm not afraid to admit that I listen to all versions for 5 times in one day for the week. Tomorrow will be last of this week and it will almost be TWO WEEKS EVERYDAY OF THIS SONG.
HAH THREE WEEKS
The Phantom of the Opera is amazing and will forever be my favourite musical.
the way he touches her is so wild like the emotion in this song and scene is killer
Props to the editor(s) for that slow dissolve into the close up for Ramin's final falsetto note. Chills right down to the areolas
Night time sharpens, heightens each sensation
Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
Silently the senses abandon their defenses
Slowly, gently night unfurls its splendor
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Turn your face away from the garish light of day
Turn your thoughts away from cold unfeeling light
And listen to the music of the night
Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams
Purge your thoughts of the life you knew before
Close your eyes, let your spirit start to soar
And you'll live as you've never lived before
Softly, deftly music shall surround you
Hear it, feel it closing in around you
Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind
In this darkness which you know you cannot fight
The darkness of the music of the night
Let your mind start a journey through a strange new world
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Let your soul take you where you long to be
Only then can you belong to me
Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
To the power of the music that I write
The power of the music of the night
You alone can make my song take flight
Help me make the music of the night
wow, you can copy and paste
i can literally watch this over and over again and not get tired of it. the musicality and excecution of it is done so well!!
Ramin’s acting is incredible
Ramin and Sierra will always be my Phantom and Christine, they are just magical together. Unbeatable 😭
I love how Ramin makes this song not nasty! Those are the only words I can find for it. He is so gentle and amazing! AGGGHHHH I love Ramin!
This song and Ramin's voice and Sierra's facial expressions keep breaking my heart!!!!
Thank you for allowing those of us who do not have the opportunity to go to London or NY to see this fantastic piece of art.
Thanks for this posting ... it really is a gift!
I think what makes this scene majestic is the combination of Ramin's voice, the tenderness of his hand gestures, the expression on his face, Sierra's astonished look, the synchronization of each of his movements, the energy mystique they have, the sound that surrounds you from the orchestra, the lights, the snography ... everything transports you to that place.
You can't really explain in words what it makes me feel every time I look and hear this.
thanks for letting me dream of christine and erick ... love can come in so many ways ... this moment proves it.
Thanks to Ramin and Sierra for giving us this beauty that, although the years go by, we can always see it again !!
my translator wrote for me ... sorry if there is any error.
greetings from Argentina!!
I love his gasp after "let your soul."
This is so intoxicating. My goodness, that voice. Ramin, in all of his glory...... as he seduces his Christine as the phantom. Sierra is so mesmerizing. I can't wait to get that video ........