Well honestly I never expected this video to get as many views as it’s gotten, it flew under the radar for two years but now it’s sort of taking off. Thanks for watching and thank you for the comments, especially the positive ones, the negative ones, I’m thankful for them too, but I don’t like them as much, really.

@empresskrissy1527

Жыл бұрын

You did a fantastic job!! I just love it. Thank you!! My two favorite Phantoms!!

I loved both of them. Michael Crawford has a beautiful voice and was an excellent phantom. Gerard Butler was awesome as the phantom as well. People dogged him out because he's not a trained singer and doesn't have classic technique, but he did a superb job with the music.

@lefantomer

Жыл бұрын

Love watching them both.

I know he's not a singer, but Gerard hit the "be" part really well.

@ingridmay66

2 жыл бұрын

Actually he is a singer. Not a professional like Crawford, but Gerard has a beautiful voice and can sing.

@logandehaven6012

2 жыл бұрын

@@ingridmay66 I did not know that

@ingridmay66

2 жыл бұрын

@@logandehaven6012 Yeah, he sang in a band.

@logandehaven6012

2 жыл бұрын

@@ingridmay66 that's really cool

@Gh0stbumbles

Жыл бұрын

you mean the computer they used on his voice hit it well? Butler was just making sounds computer did all the work.

They are both in tune! What more can we ask for! Butler may not have been “trained” but he is spot on!😊

can we all agree that Butler was not a terrible Phantom. people shit on him cuz he his voice isn’t like all the other ones, but the fact that he isn’t a trained singer and still pulled off all these amazing and vocally challenging is truly amazing and i loved him as the Phantom

@ingridmay66

Жыл бұрын

"Butler was not a terrible Phantom".😆 Seriously? In fact, Butler is a wonderful phantom. His version has a slightly different style and differs from the Broadway singers. I think it's great. And that's why he's unique.

@maggiemeister2467

Жыл бұрын

Far better actor than Crawford

@maggiemeister2467

Жыл бұрын

The best as I see it

@vg2binkey884

Жыл бұрын

He was very good one but Michael nails it :)

@oracle4770

Жыл бұрын

Gerard Butler was done dirty because the studio at the time couldn't afford some voice lessons for him, y'all had all the time in the world and you did this man dirty just so everybody on the internet can read him to filth years later. y'all are messy, petty, and shady for that

My god, both are wonderful in their own ways, aren’t they? Michael is more smooth and ghostlike, whereas Gerard is rougher and more physical. Michael has a very elegant and refined voice, and Gerard a rich, deep voice that I fully believe could be elevated to new heights; if only people would not be so cynical about him! As for the lyrics, I can’t decide which set I like more. Michael’s set, I feel, was more clever and witty, but within the context of the musical, it’s a bit too explicit about how the Phantom is not to be trusted. Gerard’s set is more romantic, more fantastical, more hopeful. Almost more persuasive; who wouldn’t want to go to a place (or be in a state of mind) where you,deep down, know you truly long to be? Rather, who doesn’t wish that the world was a place you would long to be? Music can truly set you free and open up your mind. So may literature and art. They all give shape to our dreams. Beautiful editing job; it almost made me faint at the prospect of two wonderful Phantoms pining for my love. I simply can’t decide when they are next to each other ❤️.

@RealAccioNimbus2000

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a fantastic observation. The inspiration for the edit came from when some of the past phantoms sang together at the 25th anniversary, neither Crawford or Butler took part in the performance of music of the night, but since they’re my favorite Phantoms, I wanted to know what they’d sound like together. Plus I really like the instrumentation of the highlights album and when Crawford sings in a certain part early on where the phantom is usually silent. “Helpless to resist the notes I write, for I compose the music of the night.” I started with the audio and added the footage later. I’ve done other phantom edits as well, though this one is the best. I may consider posting the others one day.

@shannonhughes203

2 жыл бұрын

@Esmeralda And you clearly misunderstood that I was not intending to project the idea that I hate Erik. Didn’t I say that I nearly fainted at the prospect of “two WONDERFUL Phantoms pining for my love”( I even said that both were wonderful in their own ways and I described how different and unique they were)? I am well aware that he taught Christine to hone her talents and that he loved her; when I said that he was not to be trusted, I was referring to how the idea that he is an Angel is not to be trusted. He deceived Christine into believing that he was some holy figure; the lyric set that Michael sang should have clued Christine into the truth earlier. He is supposed to be an “Angel of Music”, yes? Micheal’s lyrics said “music is deceiving” and “ close your eyes, for your eyes will only tell the truth”. I think those phrases, at the very least, spark the stirring of a small bit of doubting. I’m not very much a fan of Raoul as I don’t really like the “perfect pretty prince” stereotype. I prefer people with passion, but given the choice between the Phantom and Raoul, I would be at a loss. The Phantom murdered people, but Raoul is asinine. What do I do?

@la_esmeralda444

2 жыл бұрын

@@shannonhughes203 Oh, please forgive me. It's just that i read a lot of crazy things about Erik that pissed me off, i did misunderstood you. Sorry :( I got you found both wonderful, just the "he is not to be trusted" that i got out of context. And yes he wasn't an angel at all, i mean, at least not literally 🌚🌚 Raoul actually forces Christine to put herself in danger and was willing to kill Erik for no reason, in the novel he's much worse. The musical kind of romanticized Raoul's actions when they are gruesome in the novel! Well, Erik murdered a creepy harrasser and an arrogant doll of Carlotta. I think that doesnt make him evil. Questionable and impulsive? Definitely, but not evil at all. In the novel he's waaaay more sympathetic (in my opinion, some consider the musical version to be more sympathetic), he doesn't pretend to be Gustave Daae either.

@la_esmeralda444

2 жыл бұрын

@@shannonhughes203 but honestly, this whole "angel of music" is some nonsense part. If i make an adaptation, there would be no Erik pretending to be Christine's angel... c'mon. A full grown woman believing in angel of music? Because of a beautiful voice? Nah.

@ingridmay66

2 жыл бұрын

@@la_esmeralda444 You're right, Christine is a little too naive.

Beautiful show for opera I like voice from Gerard Butler ...is a warm and nice voice , another high timbre and is a good voice for ,, Phantoma of the Opera,,

Gerard isn't an opera singer, but his acting is the best. Love him as the Phantom so much.

I absolutely adore and love Butler's version. My all time favorite

@harrietmeaders7380

3 ай бұрын

My favorite too. He could woo me but Crawford? Never!

Gerry was a fantastic phantom! He really captured the emotions of the character! 💕🎭💕

OMG! It's so beautiful.☺ Their magnificent voices blend perfectly👍

@daniellemusella1594

2 жыл бұрын

@IngridMay I know, right? The blend has a sort of father-and-son vibe to it, even though the scene's context has nothing to do with that. 2026 will mark the fortieth anniversary of the original show. This video makes me hope that Gerry and Michael are BOTH present for whatever celebration there is, and that they complete the circle by performing M.o.t.N. together. (7/28/2022)

@RealAccioNimbus2000

2 жыл бұрын

@@daniellemusella1594 Who knows, if this video gets enough attention for me to get a cease and desist from Lloyd Webber, maybe it’ll also inspire such an event. Anyway, one version of Music of the Night I’d also love to hear is the Steve Harley version.

@RealAccioNimbus2000

2 жыл бұрын

Also, the father/son thing is definitely a kind of dynamic I was going for, I actually tried to make Crawford look translucent in the thumbnail to make it appear like his influence is still part of the show even though he’s not playing the phantom anymore.

This is beautiful!! What an awesome editing job you did!! I have seen Phantom on stage many times and I love Michael as the Phantom. The musical is brilliant and perfection. But to me, the movie was an absolute masterpiece!! It deserved so many accolades that it sadly didn’t get and it angers me that Gerard was blasted for his portrayal as Phantom. He was just brilliant!! His acting was top notch and his si hung was beautiful and fit the character. Phantom never had formal training, so it made sense that his voice would be rougher, but have a soft side to it when singing to Christine. The movie was so romantic. The movements on stage are always more pronounced and exaggerated so the whole audience can see and enjoy. But with a movie set, it can be what Andrew Lloyd Webber envisioned. The movie is gorgeous. The sets, the lighting, the costumes, the locations….all to perfection. Gerard’s Phantom is a passionate, lost soul who craves love and acceptance. His portrayal of Phantom was so passionate and believable that you were really wanting them to be together. Thank you for this beautiful video. Phantom is my favorite musical/movie ever. This did both such great justice!! ❤️

Soulmates finding each other every lifetime across time! Love it! Eternal Phantom and Christine!

I just love this song. It's a beautiful combination of two unique Phantoms.

My two favorite phantoms will always be Gerard Butler and Michael Crawford! I love Gerard's phantom he was handsome and made the phantom romantic in a mysterious way he took the phantom in a whole different direction and the man has a beautiful singing voice !🧔🌹

A really nice editting, good job!! Just imagine Christine being serenaded by not 1 but 2 Phantoms. yaaaaas

@operaghostkay

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine if we threw in the other phantoms too so we had like Book Erik, Winslow Leach, Herbert Lom, Claude Rains, Charles Dance and Robert Englund all fighting for her attention

@kg8-ins524

2 жыл бұрын

@@operaghostkay Reverse harem mode on lmao

@darthvader5153

2 жыл бұрын

and the 9224 people who sang along with this cause.... you gotta sing along (the more people singing together the better it sounds)

@darthvader5153

2 жыл бұрын

@@kg8-ins524 Fan Fiction time?

@kg8-ins524

2 жыл бұрын

@@darthvader5153 heck yea!

I have to say that this is the most beautiful editing I've ever seen and heard. It's like a real gift for the ears especially. I hear Crawford sound so angelic and Butler sound deep and resonant and together, you get this beautiful sound that makes you want to cry. This is a beautifully done masterpiece.

Honestly Gerard’s voice is more bold & passionate no disrespect to Crawford 🎭

Wow..they actually sound really good toghether. Even completes echother. So beautiful lol

What a wonderful idea to blend the two stars. Each have their own way of doing things. The best of each shows in this short video. Thank you for sharing.

Love Michael as the phantom, more menacing.

@la_esmeralda444

2 жыл бұрын

Menacing? It's beautiful and romantic, not menacing in any way

Great job synching the two voices together. A labor of love.

Gerry is my favorite phantom! :)

Such a wonderful combo 😍 of my very fav 2 Phantoms 👻 😍 don't worry about the haters, we know that G. Butler did a spectacular job 👏 I love the movie to bits!

Omg so perfect! I was entranced!

Gerard Butler as in THIS IS SPARTA Gerard Butler? WOW...had no idea

@dbbdvm

Жыл бұрын

Both are ACTING, and Doing it very well!

Gerald butler, looks the part, has that sexy charm going on!!! Love him, in the role

I love both of them. I would love to see phantom of the opera in Wisconsin

Gerard took the cake for me + Great edit

I remember the one with Michael Crawford. To this day, I think he was absolutely fantastic, far better than any other tenor who's sung the part, and I've thought that if they were much closer in age, he and Emmy Rossum would have made the best of the best of the POTO songs together.

@ingridmay66

2 жыл бұрын

Michael Crawford in the movie - No way! Personally, I am very pleased with Gerard's performance in the film. Don't get me wrong Crawford is an amazing singer, but he is a Broadway actor. Broadway isn't the same as film. It suits him better to sing with Sarah, this is the perfect duet on stage. Gerard and Emmy are the perfect duo in the movie. These two gentlemen are wonderful in their own ways.

@zoe9690

2 жыл бұрын

I agree like Michael Crawford may be more well trained in singing but Gerard is better for acting in films also the age gap would be a bit concerning

@BeWiL0991

2 жыл бұрын

@@zoe9690 the age gap SHOULD be concerning. What Gerard and recent productions have made the audiences forget is that the Phantom isn’t supposed to be a good match in any way. He’s a sigma dude, socially misaligned, and a predator - who’s simply haunting and beautiful in his performance and voice. That’s the tragic discrepancy. If you make him too much of a sexy hunk or all humanized and rock-n-roll harsh in his voice, then you strip away that discrepancy that defines his character. His music and sheer (somewhat innocent) passion are his ONLY redeeming factors. Honestly we should be unsettled by the Phantom, but drawn in regardless. He’s not some hot young dude who’s perfectly compatible except for his face burn. He’s a messed up, unsettling, creepy, tragic dude. (And I love it all to death)

@BeWiL0991

2 жыл бұрын

@@zoe9690 and on top of that, the “monster” that he is is what society created him as, which isn’t the truest tragedy. But regardless of it being or not being his fault, he’s not really a good or safe or desirable person beyond his haunting performances. He’s killed, he’s murdered, he’s predatory, he manipulates, and he controls. We can’t let the romanticizing of the character make us forget that. And again the discrepancies make it all the more tragically beautiful of a story.

@crysania

2 жыл бұрын

@@ingridmay66 Maybe you're not aware that Michael Crawford was on TV and had been in filmed musicals before. He was not unfamiliar with the medium. Frankly, that they didn't have Hugh Jackman play the part is a travesty. He would have been brilliant in the role.

THANK YOU THANK YOU! I LOVE BOTH OF THESE GUYS ❤

This is mesmerizing both faves of mine on point smooth strong emotional tormented talented I cant stop whelping crying tearing up it hits hard the show is leaving Broadway is the Phantoms domain always will be to me

@Marylmac

11 ай бұрын

Saw an interview with Andrew and he hinted a couple of times that POTO will be back not too far away, soon.

This was absolutely wonderful! Thank you for sharing this!

Beautiful

Oh, this is awesome! Thank you so much for putting this together. I had no idea they were singing in the same key, that was so cool! I love it! 😍

Jerad Butler was the best phantom ever love the movie and well deserved award. The stage show was a surprise from my husband will be one of my memories ever

Fantastic job editing! You've created a wonderful blend of two Phantoms.

Put on your Sunday clothes ‘cause THIS IS OPERA!!!

@RealAccioNimbus2000

Жыл бұрын

I’ve always wanted to hear Gerard sing that song.

Gerard nails the sex appeal that is a nice addition to Phantom. I think his singing was wonderful too. ❤

Perfection!! This is new favorite video. Thank you.

20/22. ❤️👏👏👏👍. One of my Favorite Sean’s !! ❤️

Gosh, that was absolutely beautiful... Fantastic job, thank you!!

This is so well done and so beautiful!!! Thank you for making and sharing this!!! 😊

Very lovely editing. Michael will always be my phantom. But there are many incredible people who have made their own turn at the phantom and made it their own like butler did no fualt in that

I have seen this musical twice on Broadway. It is my all time favorite musical. Regarding this song, omg, wow. I love this song so much. Great job editing. 😁

Superb!

I’m by no means a fan of the film and I think all roles were cast for looks more than singing ability (especially Raoul) but this is really nicely edited and I think their voices compliment each other quite nicely.

Nice compilation! ❤

So well done, thank you! I think you want to say you don't like just negative comments, but constructive criticism... Just saying something negative without propose a solution: Nobody wants that. I read that the movie phantom had to take sing lessons first. He made a wonderful job! Learning so quickly and good!

My Phantom of the Opera I love him both are incredible

Wow oh wow!!

It may be controversial, but I do prefer Butler. It may just be the dated visuals of the Crawford (Brightmans moonfaced blandness has always anoyed me in this), But Butler, weirdly, is more theatrically resonant to me.

@RealAccioNimbus2000

Жыл бұрын

Believe me, read the other comments you are not alone. As for me, I love both versions, I didn’t like Crawford as much at first after growing up watching the movie and listening to its soundtrack, but his Phantom certainly grew on me, especially when he sings “I am there inside!” earlier in the show.

I love this!🙌🏻great job on the editing!

Beautiful edit!!!! I love the combination of their two unique voices 😍😍😍😍

Love this.

I think I'm in love...

Thank you for sharing

Michael will always be the legend, but i prefer Gerard's voice because it's more soft and gentle, just as Erik is supposed to be ❤️😍

@terrib627

2 жыл бұрын

Erik is not soft and gentle. He's a murderer, ffs.

@crysania

2 жыл бұрын

@@terrib627 Right? THANK YOU. He murders more than one person and in the book came close to blowing up the entire opera house and everyone in it. I LOVE the story, I love Erik, but he was not soft and gentle.

@benmarshall2440

2 жыл бұрын

@@crysania in the book I thought he was also a former assassin, hence where he learned of sneaky ways to kill enemies like hidden nooses and garrotes. He was mistreated ever since childhood and abused by all who met him, but the few that showed kindness never had to fear him.

@la_esmeralda444

Жыл бұрын

@@benmarshall2440 yes, he was FORCED to kill people. And they are blaming him for being mentally instable and abused. The kind of comments are the reason of why Thanos' mistake wasn't snapping his fingers 7 times.

@la_esmeralda444

Жыл бұрын

The Phandom is surely a mistake. You can't love a broken flawed man that some beasts will come to jump into your neck and scream about how much saint they are. For the two people that answered me: In the novel, Erik was forced to kill people in Persia, where he was TORTURED, it wasn't his fault. Aside from that, he killed Count Phillipe (he deserved it lol) in SELF-DEFENSE. Joseph killed himself and the woman from the chandelier was an accident. Erik was a good, sweet and broken man, who lived in a cruel society full of people LIKE YOU. In the musical, he killed 3 evil monsters that deserved it. He was right. Erik is a flawed person, but he is kind, soft, lovable and gentle. Both of you are just Antis and purity-police stans that make me laugh :) Erik is soft, gentle and worthy of love.

I would like to nominate a version that includes Ramin Karimloo

Excellent editing, both video and audio.

Very good

Excellent job editing. They both did wonderfully, except, I felt sorry for the Sarah Brightman Christine when Michael Crawford's Phantom klunked her head when putting her in the boat. Ouch. PS I like Gerry Butler's version of the Phantom better, as he played Erik with more emotion.

This movie and it’s music is GREAT! Gerard Butler = fantastic! Emmy Rossum= fantastic!

Michael gets way more into his character thru him.and and with he used used his hand thru him and to even be cradling her face thru him in this and not just with his vocals of his even:) his creeps me way out and his is way better I'm this and with how haunting his voice can be even:) and sound thru his as a real phantom thru his :)

Interesting, well done on the editing, I can't tell where one ends and the other picks up.

THIS IS OPERAAHH!!!!

How did you do this? It’s amazing? I sing Christine’s part, and I would like to add in Michael Crawford as though I’m singing with him. 😂🤣 Would be so fun, but I have no idea how to do it. This was incredible! Great job!

CON MENTE ABIERTA DIGO: *HERMOSO*

I like this when thay bouth do the sining

🤗❤️❤️❤️🌹

For me Crawford.

How are they gonna share one girl tho... 😂😂😂😂😂

What about Antonio Banderas?

@christianealshut1123

Жыл бұрын

I think he would have been great for the part - I saw his Royal Albert Hall performance with Sarah Brightman which is also around somewhere here on YT. As far as I can remember he also seems to have been considered for the part in the movie but then the makers of the movie chickened out for some reason and took of Gerard instead. Banderas would have brought something dark and edgy to the part, it's a pity they didn't have him play the part. He would certainly have brought some spice to the Phantom's angrier moments, and that Latin Lover vibe would have added something special to the mix as well. My issue with Butler in the role is precisely that he sounds so much like Crawford - or even attempts to do so, particularly in The Music of the Night. It's precisely the reason why you cannot tell the two voices apart in this video sometimes. The reason I do not cherish Butler's performance the way I do others is that he tries to go by the book and tries to get it just perfect, and it comes across lifeless as a result, because he's scared s***less of doing it wrong. What I like about Crawford's interpretation is not the technical merit - he's far from perfect technically - but the utter fearlessness he brings to the part. He knew he did not fit the conventional mould when they cast him in he part, so he figured out he'd make it even more his own, and he brings a naiveté to the part I would normally not have associated with it. Butler's version comes across a lot the way Steve Harley would have sung it if he had gotten the part, but at the same time he seems to make a desperate effort to sound like Crawford. I do not blame him for doing that and failing, but for not presenting his own version with more courage. The world does not need a second Michael Crawford, but it might just have needed the unique version of Gerard Butler.

Will they mix it with emmy rossum and Sarah brightman?

Erik teaching his son how to sing. Not a LND reference.

if you tried to ask who the better singing was of Music of the night it would be the toughest challenge for anyone to make.

@crysania

Жыл бұрын

Of these two? LOL That's easy. Not a tough challenge at all.

@markmurphy8658

Жыл бұрын

@@crysania let me ask you a? based on interpretation for me, it's BOTH are the same way. Do you like them both

@crysania

Жыл бұрын

@@markmurphy8658 You mean do I enjoy Michael Crawford's AND Gerard Butler's performances in the role? No. I love Michael Crawford's. He has an amazing voice worthy of the Phantom (so musically talented that he could convince Christine he was the Angel of Music). I hated Butler in the role. He sounds like a German Shepherd with laryngitis and even autotune couldn't save some of his pitch (there was a moment in MOTN that I literally put my hands over my ears when at the theatre because it hurt so bad).

@ingridmay66

Жыл бұрын

Don't listen to him!!! He or she just has some sort of personal grudge against Gerard Butler. 😆The person is just a hater who despises the work of a talented actor. Both actors did a wonderful job.

@crysania

Жыл бұрын

@@ingridmay66 I'm a "she" but thanks anyway? I have no "personal grudge" against Butler. He's a fine actor in other roles. He has no voice for this role. What I AM is a musician with an ear. And no one has to listen to me. I'm allowed my opinion. Mark asked. I answered. Seems you have a "personal grudge" against anyone who disagrees with you. 🤷‍♀ Especially as you seem to immediately respond to anything I post about Butler.

I like butler moe

Butler did a far better Job then Michael Crawford

Its like 2 phantoms fighting for christine lol

Could you dub Crawford’s voice over Butler’s Point of No Return performance?

@stephaniegagne3376

Жыл бұрын

I laughed so hard at this comment

@ingridmay66

Жыл бұрын

@@stephaniegagne3376 Why??? 😆😆😆 He or she just wants Crawford.

@stephaniegagne3376

Жыл бұрын

@@ingridmay66 I laughed because it’s going over Butler

@BeWiL0991

Жыл бұрын

@@stephaniegagne3376 A few years ago there was a Crawford dub over Gerard’s performance and it was incredible. But yeah Gerard’s voice generally sucks so any dub over is an improvement.

Can you imagine Elvis doing this song 🎵? Omg. ❤️

@RealAccioNimbus2000

2 жыл бұрын

I said the same thing to a coworker and she didn’t like the idea, then I started singing it while doing an Elvis impression.

@RealAccioNimbus2000

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t be surprised if he would have wanted to do this song had his health not declined and he had lived long enough for the show’s release, but who knows if Lloyd Webber would’ve let him sing it.

Only one phantom and that's Crawford hands down

I love Butler's visison and I love Gerald's voice better. When the Phantom of the Opera with Gerald been the Phantom. They use way to much white powder on the actress's face and body.

Don't think one is better than the other as a singer. Gerard Butler is better looking.

Gerry is a gorgeous guy, but comparing him to the incomparable Crawford is a bit cruel. He did well for an untrained singer. P.S. Pretty sure autotune was liberally employed. You can hear it in the slightly tinny quality of the high notes.

@ingridmay66

Жыл бұрын

I think choosing Gerard Butler was overall a very good choice. Yes, you can criticize his vocals, if you want. He is not an opera singer, but for what he lacks in singing talent he makes up for with his acting ability. I personally find Gerard's renditions to be really heartfelt -- something I do not detect in the stage performers. There's a vast difference between an excellent singer and an actor who has singing abilities. The movie is not a musical stage production. It's a film interpretation, and for this reason, the casting had to take into consideration not just vocal virtuosity but acting talent. Everyone who played the Phantom is good at his artistic skills, but Gerard was the one who gave expression, passion, love and life to the Phantom.

@tamipierce6855

Жыл бұрын

My sister and I go back and forth on this issue a lot. While Michael is truly a legend and the play version spectacular and fun to be in the audience and watch all the little details going on all around (Phantom in the rafters running back and forth, box 5, extras in the background) the movie version is a true masterpiece. It is romantic, the sets are gorgeous, the actors all perfect in their roles and the Phantom an ideal choice. Gerard brought to the role what many might miss onstage. His acting was beyond outstanding. His emotions could be felt by all, his joy with Christine, his heartbreak when he realizes she loves Raoul, his anger with being made fun of, his misery with his past. But one thing that sticks out to me is how real they kept his performance. Phantom is NOT a trained singer!! His voice should be rugged and a little rough. He loves the theater but was always in the shadows…watching. He’s basically self-taught. So it fit the role that he wasn’t singing a perfect tone or angelic quality. I felt like Gerard basically got screwed for not getting a nomination for an Oscar for his role. It was AMAZING!! That is one of the most demanding and complicated roles to play, and he pulled it off and then some!! You have to go back and really watch his performance to see that there was no one else that could’ve filled those shoes. Gerard was the perfect Phantom!! ❤️

I like Gearld Butler better!

Sry Gerard butler is better.

@terrib627

2 жыл бұрын

Nope. The man who originated the role and made the show a hit is better. Gerard is just an action star who can barely sing.

@emil.hedlund

Жыл бұрын

@@terrib627 butler is still better. Change my mind

While I have to give Gérard Butler full marks as an amazing actor, he was unfortunately not well suited for this role. It wasn't the acting that was the problem, simply that he was out of his depth vocally. This particular role is demanding enough for someone with extensive vocal training and skill. I think Michael Crawford, Ramin Kimloo, or even Antonio Bandaras have been better able to handle the music. However, everyone is entitled to have their own favorites, and if the movie phantom is your pick, enjoy. 😀

This is like putting the best with the worst together. Gerard Butler was no Phantom. Terrible voice that even autotune can't save. I actually had to put my hands over my ears a few times. He didn't have the sensuality either. Webber was banking on his good looks which is just so wrong for the role. Michael Crawford though? An amazing performance. Second to none.

@RealAccioNimbus2000

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment! Interacting with my video helps out with the algorithm and spreading it out more! Pretty soon the video will hit 10,000 views so thanks!

@ingridmay66

2 жыл бұрын

Michael Crawford is very overrated. He is not the only one who is an amazing singer. Ramin Karimloo is wonderful too. And of course all the other opera guys who played this role. It's also rude to disparage Butler's work just because you don't like his voice. In fact his acting is the best in this role.

@crysania

2 жыл бұрын

@@ingridmay66 Michael Crawford is certainly my favorite, but I never said there was no one else who could and has played the role. I've seen many in the role, all classically trained singers who were brilliant. Gerard Butler? Is not one of them. And is far from "the best in the role" for acting. They could have cast MANY other men in that role and had a brilliant production. But they chose Butler for some horrible reason. And yeah, Karimloo is great. I have the Royal Albert Hall (and saw it when it was broadcast to the theatres back in 2011) and love it. He would have been fantastic in the movie.

@crysania

2 жыл бұрын

@@RealAccioNimbus2000 So? I have no issue with your video. Just not understanding why anyone would want to mash up these two performances in the first place. It's hard to listen to because of how terrible Butler is. 🤷‍♀

@ingridmay66

2 жыл бұрын

@@crysania Actually, Ramin Karimloo was Christine's father in the movie.😝😝 I think it's a great role for him...😂😂😂