[HD 1080p] From the 2014 Broadway revival of "Les Miserables": Ramin Karimloo as Jean Valjean, Keala Settle as Madame Thenardier, Cliff Saunders as Thenardier.
If you like speak-singing. Valjean is terrible. Sing the notes as written, dude. They were written as written for a reason. If you don’t like the way they were written, go write your own song.
@@scotthamilton007 I’d love to see you try to do it. Ramin is incredible. Does he sing everything as written? No but that’s just how he is as a performer. The casting team knew that going in yet they still cast him. Why? Because he’s an amazing Valjean.
@@my2randomcents that's not entirely true. you have to have some form of vocal skill. this was not his first big vocal show. I was just saying he hasn't had formal training and sounds amazing.
@@remyfacade its called being a natural... Michael ball is the same . and Colm actually too.. they are not the typical trained classical/opera singer type
The fact that Ramin seems to look right to the camera for as long as he does several times is so thrilling and I feel guilty (knowing how much he disapproves bootlegs) and delighted at the same time. Thank you so much for sharing!
I happened to see him as Val Jean the one and only time I’ve seen Les Mis in the West End. I was absolutely spellbound and I’ve been obsessed with him ever since. I do love him as Enjolras too. Those pure high notes get me every time
That score just never gets old - still delivers chills. Funny you posted this as I was just listening to the newly released concert cast album. What a powerhouse of vocals on display here - if he’d been born 25 years earlier he’d have been the god of the mega musical. Thank you as always Spiderwoman!!!
I was ONE DAY OFF with seeing Ramin. Don't get me wrong, the understudy was AMAZING, but I was so excited to see Ramin. I still had an amazing experience being front row center seat. I bawled
I have seen this musical more then 25 times, mostly in London but also in NYC and Israel, where I live. For me, he is by far the best Valjean I have ever seen.
You have some amazing videos. Also, Ramin was fabulous in this role, and I am still mad about no cast album. Ramin, Cassie Levy, Will Swenson, Andy, Niki, Keala, Kyle. What a cast!!!
He's playing Phantom again in Italy in October and in Monte Carlo in December for limited engagements. I saw him in concert in February, and he is so enormously talented, yet such a humble and kind man.
oh man . . . . at first i thought this was footage from the west end and i got so so excited that you might have footage of hadley fraser in the show, too. :( :(
Sadly, the only video clip of Ramin and Hadley together as Valjean and Javert that exists on the internet is a short clip of The First Attack, around 1 minute and 22 seconds, shot from quite far away (no zoom-ins) and in small picture quality (360p).
Was this all filmed over the same performance? I don't recall Valjean getting a different wig as the mayor, or maybe its because its so obviously different in these clips.
SPOILERS 0:01 I love how this song happens bc a man does him an unexpected kindness causing him to start a new life. Later, javert sings the same one after a man dies him an unexpected kindness causing him to end his life.
Ugh. Really don't like this version of Master of the House. Too histrionic and screeching, the melody amd harmonies get lost, along with the subtlety that actually makes it funny. Bring back Alan Armstrong.
I agree it's so over the top, and his straight tones sound off-pitch to me. I've tried to like him, but I just can't. I saw the original production like 15 times, saw many Valjeans, Ramin isn't in my top ten.
The fact that this revival is like the ONE production of Les Miz that doesn’t have a cast album is a shame. It might be my favorite cast.
Exactly.
The revival fucking sucks. So there is that...
If you like speak-singing. Valjean is terrible. Sing the notes as written, dude. They were written as written for a reason. If you don’t like the way they were written, go write your own song.
@@Rex-gu1bu I saw it and it was incredible
@@scotthamilton007 I’d love to see you try to do it. Ramin is incredible. Does he sing everything as written? No but that’s just how he is as a performer. The casting team knew that going in yet they still cast him. Why? Because he’s an amazing Valjean.
I refuse to believe he has no formal training. Just amazing
God creating Ramin: you get *Talent 100*
God creating me: lol you can't even breathe normally
And can't read music- learnt his part by ear.
When u get cast u obviously get trained
He had no training prior to it
@@my2randomcents that's not entirely true. you have to have some form of vocal skill. this was not his first big vocal show. I was just saying he hasn't had formal training and sounds amazing.
@@remyfacade its called being a natural... Michael ball is the same . and Colm actually too.. they are not the typical trained classical/opera singer type
Oh man when he busted out with that first "take an eye for an eye" I swear my soul left my body.
Same
Jesus, Ramin is just a powerhouse. So talented
I had an out-of-body experience when I saw this live.
The fact that Ramin seems to look right to the camera for as long as he does several times is so thrilling and I feel guilty (knowing how much he disapproves bootlegs) and delighted at the same time. Thank you so much for sharing!
I just love ramin in this role he is such a fantastic actor and singer
I happened to see him as Val Jean the one and only time I’ve seen Les Mis in the West End. I was absolutely spellbound and I’ve been obsessed with him ever since. I do love him as Enjolras too. Those pure high notes get me every time
Omg I’d just die if I heard him sing live! What a voice!!
I mean, an excuse for Ramin to rip open his shirt please
Yes, but if you'd been in prison for 19 years just for stealing a loaf of bread and had to wear such garb you'd probably want to them off!
One of my favorite Jean Valjean ever ! Ramin , he is so natural and true. Just Amazing 🤩
That score just never gets old - still delivers chills. Funny you posted this as I was just listening to the newly released concert cast album. What a powerhouse of vocals on display here - if he’d been born 25 years earlier he’d have been the god of the mega musical. Thank you as always Spiderwoman!!!
So that's where we've seen Keala Settle before she was in The Greatest Showman
I was ONE DAY OFF with seeing Ramin. Don't get me wrong, the understudy was AMAZING, but I was so excited to see Ramin. I still had an amazing experience being front row center seat. I bawled
Ramin, Will and Keala. Such treasure!
So nice to see new footage of the revival OBC! The capturing of the performances is absolutely remarkable.
Is there any role he can’t excel at…he is just amazing ❤
0:39 he's here, the phantom of the operaaaa
The things I'd give to see this live
God bless you for this. I frickin love Ramin Karimloo and this is truly a gift omg
Where in the world do you get so many bootlegs this high of quality?? I’ve been wondering forever!
Ramin Karimloo.... I wait for a project where he sings ALL parts... why? because he can! and with all.... I mean ALL! :-)
Cliff Saunders and Ramin Karimloo: canadian legends
Thanks for this. I dutifully copied the name "Cliff Saunders" from the Playbill, but now see from your comment and from google that he's somebody.
I have seen this musical more then 25 times, mostly in London but also in NYC and Israel, where I live. For me, he is by far the best Valjean I have ever seen.
Ohhhhh Spiderwoman. This was such a thrill! A thrill I say!!!
So glad you enjoyed!
You have some amazing videos. Also, Ramin was fabulous in this role, and I am still mad about no cast album. Ramin, Cassie Levy, Will Swenson, Andy, Niki, Keala, Kyle. What a cast!!!
Ramin Karimloo as Jean Valjean is a dream x 3000
I know he 's not doing it anymore, but I would give almost anything to see Ramin as either Valjean or Phantom again
He's playing Phantom again in Italy in October and in Monte Carlo in December for limited engagements. I saw him in concert in February, and he is so enormously talented, yet such a humble and kind man.
I got to see them in Broadway way back 2014 and they were all great and amazing
AAAH RAMIN 🫶 He’s so skilled it’s amazing
oh man . . . . at first i thought this was footage from the west end and i got so so excited that you might have footage of hadley fraser in the show, too. :( :(
Sadly, the only video clip of Ramin and Hadley together as Valjean and Javert that exists on the internet is a short clip of The First Attack, around 1 minute and 22 seconds, shot from quite far away (no zoom-ins) and in small picture quality (360p).
Yay! I’ve never seen this vid before
I. Love. This. REVIVALLLLLLLLL!!!!
i adore this dude
Do you know the date of this performance, or have a link to the full show?
Keala is amazing!!
Was this all filmed over the same performance? I don't recall Valjean getting a different wig as the mayor, or maybe its because its so obviously different in these clips.
Yep, all from the same performance--a preview, I believe.
Maybe because Ramin is "a bit too young" to age him more through different wigs?
Excellent
Amazing
Do you have the full show?
Is there somewhere to watch this whole one?
Awesome
Well, damn, Ramin.
And the first revival didn't have one
4:28 person holding the camera: "I am damned"
SPOILERS
0:01
I love how this song happens bc a man does him an unexpected kindness causing him to start a new life. Later, javert sings the same one after a man dies him an unexpected kindness causing him to end his life.
2:59 what most of us came here for
Also 5:59
How shallow of you! And the screencap I chose to promote this video is in no way meant as an advertisement for such base instincts.
He’s pretty perfect so... 😂
I came back for 6:59
Whoever picked the thumbnail, you know what you were doing.
Thank you, it was my pleasure.
@@auroraspiderwoman5886 no hon, thank you.
do you have any more of the show in addition to this?
What is the black mark in the middle of his chest? I don’t think I’ve ever seen it in a production?
The prisoner’s mark.
2:38 no singing but voice
Im not by any means gay....but got dammit man! 3:04
Goals one hunnedht percent!
Ok Ramin is a daddy
What song was the first one?
Is the full show available with this cast?
6:58
do you have the full show?
so... who got the full show... i kinda need it... for research purposes.....
I loath this show but Ramin Karimloo is so amazing, he transcends this drivel.
The show is great, he is drivel. This is a Disney version, which suits him.
@@Rex-gu1bu Oh dear, do you feel better now? What rocked your boat?😮
Gosh, a bit flat on the final note at the end of the first soliloquay. Not pleasant on the ear. 🤔
Mrs. Thenardier is terrible. Less is more.
Ugh. Really don't like this version of Master of the House. Too histrionic and screeching, the melody amd harmonies get lost, along with the subtlety that actually makes it funny. Bring back Alan Armstrong.
Blah
Ramin is so overrated.
I agree it's so over the top, and his straight tones sound off-pitch to me. I've tried to like him, but I just can't. I saw the original production like 15 times, saw many Valjeans, Ramin isn't in my top ten.
@@ScottSpotMedia Yeah he's so meh
Tony nominated, amazing voice, best actor to ever play the role
@@secondaccount4569 That's your opinion!
@@ScottSpotMedia tony nominated isn’t. Him and the colm are the only two tony nom valjeans
Overwrought and trite. This Valjean is terrible.