6:30 Never before have I connected so emotionally and spiritually with Raoul's character.

@BbChielin

Жыл бұрын

LMFAO

This is arguably the most soul-crushing final lair scene I've seen.

@thefonzkiss

2 жыл бұрын

_arguably_

@larii126

11 ай бұрын

That's the only version that truly made me cry in the "Christine, I love you" part. God, I'm heartbroken now...

How can JOJ scream like that and still keep his voice so perfect?

@daodaoliu130

6 жыл бұрын

童起行 附议！JOJ的嗓子真的惊到我了

@legomaker9613

5 жыл бұрын

I'm assuming years of practice.

@Whitleychic

4 жыл бұрын

He can do no wrong.

@mattg177

4 жыл бұрын

It is not good for your singing voice to scream like that. If you listen to John sing now you can tell where it definitely took it's toll.

@mattg177

4 жыл бұрын

John totally blew the high note here unlike his earlier Studio recording. @H0LY PhAnToM kzread.info/dash/bejne/X3522NRxctK3pKQ.html

When Christine kissed Phantom and he was hesitant for a moment like "what the hell is she doing" that did it for me. I completely love this performance of final lair great job JOJ 👏🏻

@BrianBisetti

5 жыл бұрын

Abby Idstein Not just the kiss, but the hug! He perfectly conveys that being held by another human being was what he needed all along. Beautiful moment.

Raoul at 6:30 literally ruined the whole scene for me. I was on the verge of tears and then I saw him and busted out laughing.

@buffyperry1335

8 жыл бұрын

Lol

@EthalaRide

7 жыл бұрын

true! But I had already started laughing at 1:59 when Phantom chokeslammed that ragdoll manikin

@hellofriends2649

6 жыл бұрын

OML I JUST NOTICED THAT

@TheLiz3041

5 жыл бұрын

I was just about to say something about that!! That threw me off when I noticed that.

@dawnsoso214

5 жыл бұрын

They are all awful.

I have NEVER heard someone who has ever played Phantom sing "You alone can make my song take flight, it's over now the music of the night" with such power :) Wow. John Owen Jones is the best Phantom since the days of Michael Crawford.

@theadae2494

9 жыл бұрын

Rickard Nyberg I totally agree. He's unbelievable :))

@amybaker4654

9 жыл бұрын

Rickard Nyberg Even Crawford pales in comparison to this performance.I saw Crawford during his run in London and i think the reason that he is remembered is because this show was one of his few straight roles as opposed to his comedies. I think audiences were stunned to see his emotional outpourings.He created the Phantom in this production but other men have refined it.John owns this now.

@jaqueesl1938

7 жыл бұрын

Rickard Nyberg um Ramin?

@joe19392

6 жыл бұрын

Jaquees L I think I'm the only person who didn't like Ramin.

@HaussOfSharon

6 жыл бұрын

I take Ben Lewis over them any day of the week (except Sunday, then the Phantom has his day off)

That SARCASTIC bow "THIS IS INDEED AN UNPARALEL DELIGHT" Had me dead. Then the manniquin. 😂

HOLY CRAP how did he not ruin his voice after 7:19-7:36?!!! That's even crazier than Ramin!!

@kittyflarekatarina

9 жыл бұрын

Théa Dae IKRRRRRRRRRR When I heard Ramin scream that time as the Phantom, I got really scared. I watched the musical live at that time btw, his screeching was really scary

@marvelgirl68

8 жыл бұрын

It's called the art of acting :^3

@thatperformer3879

7 жыл бұрын

Théa Dae you're supposed to scream from your diaphragm in theatre, that's why

@kittyflarekatarina

7 жыл бұрын

Thatperformer387 yea that's the supposed aim but if you're actually listening to the vid properly you'll hear that the Phantom is very obviously using a lot of throat to scream. That's why it's amazing how they can still pull it off to use that much throat but not have a sore throat or smt

@juliadietrich3584

5 жыл бұрын

Haven't gotten there yet... how is that possible?!

I started tearing up as soon as he said "GO NOW AND LEAVE ME", but as soon as Christine started avoiding his face just to not see his crying, I started to release a few tears. And when he said "you alone can make my song take flight", I lost it.

Wow, I never seen any phantom give so much power and so much anger in his performance.

John Owen-Jones never cease to amaze me. His portrayal of Phantom is one of the BEST. You can FEEL his acting (does that sound right?) He's a good Valjean too :)

I have watched many Phantoms and John Owen Johns is by far "the best" to me. He seems to become as one with the Phantom. He is brilliant. His voice is so beautiful. He brings me into his song.

OMG ... the way he kisses her hand after the "Christine, I love you" bit. hehe, that does it. ;-)

JOJ will hands down always be my favorite Phantom. He puts his heart and soul into in 150% and I tear up every time I see one of his performances of the final lair scene.

Oh, JOJ, you are absolutely perfect in this role.

JOj is unbelievable - I‘m obsessed and in love with his voice ❤️❤️❤️ and yes, I cried 🥺🥺🥺

I love how the audience claps whenever the phantom throws the Christine doll to the ground

JOJ rings the emotions here doesn't he? Very moving.

JOJ....SUCH A GORGEOUS VOICE 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️......I wish my voice had that quality

6:30 When you give up on life

wow this was amazing! He looks almost intoxicated when he breaks off the second kiss. Wonderful acting. And the scream at the end, wow! I'm speechless!

Amazing how well the facial expressions are captured in this video. Thanks for uploading!

My dear John Owen Jones. I was star struck and tongue tied when I met you a few years back and now I remember why.

I think that the way he moves his arms when they are kissing makes it look so...i don't know how to say it but i cried so much when that happened

@madam-mint

7 жыл бұрын

Gwendolyn Navarrete it's like he can't even believe that it's really happening, that she's really kissing him. Agh, it's painful.

@gwendolynn1119

7 жыл бұрын

Rach Frisella ikr

@diekje8728

4 жыл бұрын

His eyes too! I replayed to look at his eyes!

Here I am almost 9 years from my first live performance of JOJ´s Phantom at Her Majesty´s Theater, and I am still pining to see him do this live again. When I watch comparison compilations of JOJ, Ramin Karimloo, Gerard Butler, Ben Lewis, and several others, JOJ always takes my breath away. He has all of the power of the others, but is a master of control of his instrument, and far more evocative and seductive. And Lord knows this is a story of seduction. Through his consummate acting he carries this character to an untouchable higher level that seems unreachable by anyone else. I still adore all of the others, and I actually praise Gerard Butler as Phantom. But, JOL is real, masculine, gritty at times, and he totally, deliciously reels one in with the absolute and masterful control of his voice. My Mom sang opera as a soprano under Toscanini at Carnegie Hall and around NYC, and she taught me a lot about purity and control, so I thank you Glass Prism for posting this on You Tube. While this is musical theater and not opera, the world has no doubt enjoyed it just as much, and the West End is the place to enjoy it at it´s best.

If I saw a Phantom with John Owen Jones's voice, Hugh Panaro's acting, and the look of Ramin Karimloo ... I'd cry. JOJ is the best Phantom, but he was my first so I'm biased.

@vancebocas7626

10 жыл бұрын

It's funny, I am biased towards Colm Wilkinson, he was my first Phantom. :D

@Whitleychic

8 жыл бұрын

John Owen Jones and Ramin Karimloo are my favorites!!!

@alejandraortega7704

6 жыл бұрын

I KNOW!!,ME TOO

@kaceydonnelly4821

4 жыл бұрын

Lauryn Brianna same!

@theatrekidwithinternetacce704

4 жыл бұрын

My dream phantom

John Owen Jones might just be my fave phantom 😭😭😭 The way he carries this entire performance had me 💀💀💀

A brilliant rendition by John Owen-Jones. Thank you.

What an emotionally charged final lair scene I literally got chills when he sang "you alone can make my song take flight it's over now the music of the night"

Holy HELL that moment when Christine returns to give back the ring...😳😳😳😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 a...may...zing

John Owen-Jones was a fantastic Phantom; acting and vocal technique superb.

JOJ just takes my breath away. The way he emotes, not only in his singing and acting, but his facial expressions are so mesmerizing. You feel his pain and sorrow and not just on the surface; but in the depths of his soul. He's marvelous.

Good God, this has to be the best version of this scene I've ever seen. Just the raw emotion in Jones' voice, the way he just breaks down...oh, it's heartbreaking. Bravo, sir--bravo indeed.

I was privileged to see the wonderful John Owen Jones as the Phantom live on stage last year, and I I don't think there was one dry eye in the house after his performance of the final lair scene. He will always be my favourite musical Phantom.

@Whitleychic

8 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh I'm SO jealous! I achieved one of my musical theater viewing dreams and got to see Alfie Boe play Jean Valjean. My other dream(s) is to see JOJ in this role and in the role of Jean Valjean, and see Ramin in this role.

@Merthurmad

8 жыл бұрын

Lauryn Brianna Funnily enough I did not know he was playing the part that night, only found out when I read the program :)

@Merthurmad

7 жыл бұрын

Who knows maybe you will get your dream, they may invite him back to play the Phantom one day (I personally hope so)

@amyclarke41

6 жыл бұрын

i find Christine mostly girly granted she js 19 elpaba main star of wicked is i reckon 16 seems more mature than her and be better 4 erik than christine sadly wrong show !😣

The best Phantom ever.

Absolutely by far the best Final Lair scene I've ever watched.

I hear ppl in the background crying lol.

@madam-mint

8 жыл бұрын

I'm one of them! (Kidding, but seriously, my heart has smashed. >< )

@cohn101

8 жыл бұрын

+Rach Frisella Me too. I can never manage to hold tears on the last scene.

@CanadianGuy2004

5 жыл бұрын

That's Christine's actress you hear

oooh my he let me cry so much.how beautiful is this masterpiece .big applause to all

Bravo. What a actor and singer. Powerful phantom 🖤🖤

You did the impossible and made me cry. Nicely done. I know we're all talking about John here (RIGHTFULLY SO) but THAT CHRISTINE. She's pretty darn good! As for Raoul...I wasn't really paying attention here...I'm sorry.

this is the most perfect one ive ever seen. brb crying.

Ramin is my favorite, but OH MY FUDGE! I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW WELL THIS PHANTOM DID. I wasn't 3 minutes into the video before he had me sitting there clapping my hands off. HIS THEATRICAL SKILL! Sitting there on his chair looking all smug as Raoul was begging in the background. I LAUGHED. He yelled instead of sang at all the right parts, and this guy probably just became my second favorite Phantom with this little scene. Good job, Sir. I never thought I'd find ANYONE as good as Ramin :D

JOJ is THE BEST phantom. Hands down. The others don't even compare.

ohhhmaiiiigoddd JOJ is amazinggg!!! his emotions just flowinggg. he and ramin are such powerful phantoms!

I love the part where Christine kisses the Phantom- not because I want them to be together- but because I think it’s a big turning point in the character of the Phantom. He finally realizes just how much Christine loves Raoul: that she would sacrifice herself for him. Her selflessness makes the Phantom realize how harsh he has been.

@daniellashah7995

3 жыл бұрын

I think he realizes that she is not disgusted by him or his looks but what he has done . And that made the phantom change his perspective completely.

there's a part which all of them sing different song.. it's cool.. JOJ, I love your voice... Ramiin beside his voice, he's great in acting.. both of you are awesome. The best phantom ever.

I would discuss my favorite part but honestly every second is the best part. This entire scene is played so perfectly, especially from John Owen-Jones. He’s really the best I’ve ever seen. I hope one day he’ll be invited back to the role and I can see him. Until then I have this.

@AH-qu4yh

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! I‘m obsessed - I need to see him live as the Phantom ❤️❤️❤️

I saw JOJ on the touring production in the UK a few years ago and his passion for the role was breathtaking. I love how he mocks Roul as he’s sat in the chair and also how he gets more and more frustrated as he realises he cannot win. I went to Her Majesty’s Theatres to see it and as amazing as the whole show was the Phantom (Ben Forster) just couldn’t deliver the emotion that JOJ did.

Since this was JOJ's last show (the first time round), it was even more emotionally packed than usual. I suspect even Oliver Thornton was crying:P

Wow joj should win a grammy ...... He's amazing

JOJ is the best phantom in the world !!!

why is he being the most amazing phantom of all time? no fail makes me cry each time

Oh my god I just cried watching this. He is perfect. New favorite phantom!!

@NKD2508

10 жыл бұрын

None compare to Ramin

@DramaqueenEstrella27

10 жыл бұрын

i love ramin and joj!! they're both great!!

The most powerful and emotional show ever!

2:57 Does anyone else think Oliver is very relaxed for someone with a noose around his neck?

OMG! John Owen-jones' phantom is like a psychopath! So different from James Barbour's regal approach. I would love to see John as the phantom. I did see him as Valjean Summer 2016 😍

@thebrideinthemirror2030

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah Barbour seems to be a fan of just following the blocking without adding any touches

Good lord........That man has some serious chops.

JOJ is such an amazing Phantom. Love Ramin, too. They have the best vocals and best acting for the character IMO

My daughter and grand daughter were spell bound with his performance ....And that’s enough for me! He’s the best OG!

everytime I see him sing "christine, I love you", my heart melts!

Wow, I hadn’t seen JOJ in Final Lair before, and I’m so happy I found this! He brings such a different side to the acting of this scene than I’ve encountered from others, so very raw! I wonder if he did the scene this way every night, or if he ramped it up for this being his final night... I just wish he’d had scene partners as skilled as Ramin had in the 25th. I didn’t care at all for this Raoul, although Hadley was the only Raoul I’ve liked since the original. And JOJ’s Christine only seemed to come alive a few times, like in the line “tears of hate.” I’ve long enjoyed his voice, and I get all the fuss over JOJ now 😍

Wow. That at 7:15.... I started to tear up. JOJ... so amazing.

John Owen Jones isn't my favorite phantom, but he was the first and only phantom I ever saw live. He was the first one that made my heart break and the first who made me obnoxiously sob in the middle of a public theater. And for that, he'll always hold a place in my heart.

I said after watching 12 phantoms over the course of years, I would not want to see it again. But if I am given the chance to see JOJ, I would watch it again! Thank you for posting!

Beautiful

can't believe there is no dvd of john's performance

Yeah, that's why I posted this. In the videos of her with Earl Carpenter, the angle of the camera doesn't quite show her face, or has her face in shadow, which makes her seem cold, but this performance shows that she's crying and pretty sympathetic towards the Phantom. I believe she was the same towards Earl and Matthew Cammelle, though a bit calmer (possibly because their Phantoms were a bit crazier and so she was a calmer Christine in response).

I think in this specific performance, John Owen Jones is the most well-sung Phantom ever recorded!

gave me shivers

omg i think i found my favorite phantom!!!

He comes back !!!!! Yes !!!! John Owen-Jones returns as The Phantom from Monday 7 September 2015 until Saturday 30 January 2016 !!! After it will be Ben Forster !!!

@Whitleychic

8 жыл бұрын

Is that true? Because I just saw "Phantom" a day ago on Broadway, and it was James Baobor.

@fredfreddo780

8 жыл бұрын

Yes It's true ! But It's finished...JOJ returned to the Phantom in London from October 2015 to January 2016. He was replaced by Ben Forster but I don't like him... 2016 will see Owen-Jones return to Broadway to reprise the role of Valjean from 1st of March until the show closes on September 4th.

@fredfreddo780

8 жыл бұрын

Lauryn Brianna Yes It's true ! But It's finished...JOJ returned to the Phantom in London from October 2015 to January 2016. He was replaced by Ben Forster but I don't like him... 2016 will see Owen-Jones return to Broadway to reprise the role of Valjean from 1st of March until the show closes on September 4th.

Furious, passion, dramatic... I cried by him performance. Oh my God, he is an absolute real Phantom.

This probably one of the best videos and audios of Rachel Barrel that I have heard. I wasn't a fan of her voice until I listened to this.

BEAUTIFUL.

Nice video! I've never seen JOJ perform live. This video is the next best thing :)

omg I was just watching this again and noticed how JOJ's hands were literally trembling just before he put her hand to the side of his face :'(

To be fair, he IS being strangled. You can't think very well when the oxygen is being cut off from your brain. I don't know if it's just Oliver Thornton's Raoul, though - most other Raouls I've seen struggle or shout or even go kind of dead (see David Shannon). I'd say, blame the actor for not doing much with his character, not the character himself.

John Owen-Jones has one the most beautiful tenors I've heard in musical theatre, and his performance of Bring Him Home in Les Mis never fails to bring me to tears. And then there's 7:10 onwards, where it sounds like he's auditioning for a metal band and is absolutely killing it.

Probably the best Phantom I've seen. Now why couldn't they have put someone with a voice and acting talent like that in the movie...

Poor Erik! I absolutely love his Mask, Cape, and everything!

Oh!! I've cried since 'angel of music....'

@DumboXD1

10 жыл бұрын

me too

AND THAT, FOLKS, IS WHY HE'S THE BEST.

I like how it emphasized in the musical that is not because of the disfigurement of his outward appearance that Christine rejects Erik but rather his actions that come out of a resentful and bitter heart. I see comments from lots people who say if they were Christine they would stay with the Phantom, but honestly I would not...not in the state he is in. Seriously he murdered two people, extorted the theater owners (still wrong regardless of how scummy they are), and caused terror and panic among theater cast and audience (innocent and not so innocent) throughout the course of the musical. I truly do have sympathy for Erik and understand why he acts the way he does stemming from a life full of rejection and prejudice. However a romance between Erik and Christine would be based on lies and manipulation which does not give healthy foundation for a relationship. Christine despite whatever pity she may have felt towards the Phantom, she knows she could not love somebody who manipulates, lies and hurts someone who they say they love. Ultimately Erik did the right thing and let Christine go, which demonstrates that there is hope for despite all he had done.

I wonder how the actor protect his throat after yelling so many times.

@theatrekidwithinternetacce704

4 жыл бұрын

And a ton of vocal rest and tea maybe?

JOJ is amazing.

John Owen-Jones is the only phantom I've heard that could outscream Ramin at the end

I just... what the heck is Raoul doing back there, he just dying XD I was getting all emotional and then he just popped into frame and had me laughing

...Hard to tell from the video itself; but from the way he was ineffectually holding the rope until the point where Christine kissed the Phantom I'd say he'd either given up or fallen unconcious from the rather heavy drop to the floor after the rope was cut

JOJ is phenomenal

Wow!

omg the scream 😱

Wow. That was powerful.

he always gets to me n he does the best scream

Epic....

Nothing maintains the dramatic moment like a damn car commercial right after he sings “Christine I love you”

There are three released videos of his Phantom: this one of his last performance, one from October 15, 2004, and one of him with Celia Graham (just look for her on KZread, you'll find it). There are also tons of audios and various video clips of his run in London and UK Tour, and finally an unreleased bootleg of him with Gina Beck. So yeah, quite a bit out there. Try searching trading sites, not everything gets uploaded to KZread.

The actor playing Raoul here was not even trying

JOJ is, in my opinion, the only strong contender to Ramin.

Jesus h christ what a performance

ramin is great, but no one EVER beats john owen jones.