Philip Quast was born to play Javert, his performance was perfection.

@Gee-xb7rt

8 күн бұрын

110%, Javert is a psycho zealot, uses religion for an excuse for his perversions. his reflection on the stars offer him a brief respite from his internal torment that he returns to. beautiful song by complete madman. most people don't do it justice.

Personally I get shivers all the way from my forhead back down to my heels when Philip Quast goes: "And those who follow the path of the rightseous, SHALL HAVE their reward"

@spellywelly

2 жыл бұрын

His diction is second to none! (And somehow, he does a clipped English accent better than any Brit ever could)!

I think most people would agree that Philip Quast was the best here. Favourite Javert for me, tho Norm Lewis is a close second favourite

@beek.4860

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! I also love Bradley Jaden though.

@divop_

3 жыл бұрын

Norm Lewis screams out order for me

@robvillani4099

3 жыл бұрын

@@divop_ No Doubt about it. Phil all the way. Never was, never will be another like him.

@ethanhogg1098

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@Narnian9

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Every time I see Quast's rendition from the 10th anniversary concert, I get goosebumps! Everything about him, not just the voice and the singing, but the face, the eyes, etc. he's Javert personified! Just brilliant!

@waltergordon4682

2 жыл бұрын

You have him to perfection ,brilliant

@slaphappyduplenty2436

Жыл бұрын

Quast as Javert is the best casting decision in entertainment history.

@ViewerAnna

Жыл бұрын

Yes, yes, yes! I so agree!

@jennifersaar1611

Жыл бұрын

That entire cast was amazing.

@williamwimbourne856

11 ай бұрын

Yep, I agree. He's the one

In my opinion this topic is not worthy of debate. Philip Quast’s voice is liquid gold and his delivery is from another planet. Quite simply he stands head and shoulders above all others

I love norm lewis's stars he's voice is soft but also strong

@spellywelly

3 жыл бұрын

Sasha.K like Andrex

@Kk-fj5tn

3 жыл бұрын

If you listen to "The Confrontation", you can hear that he has the same intensity, if not more than Quast. Which lead me to believe that the softness is almost like the "oath" he is pleading to the stars is slowly draining him of his humanity... Norm's performance gets me there everytime because I feel he reveals it in a way I can understand...By choosing to sing some parts of the song more delicately... A masterpiece...

There is absolutely no question as to who sings the stars with perfect emotion and drama and that is Philip Quast. When he sings it he reveals the inner man as well a powerful voice that commands the stage.

@eljordinio7647

3 жыл бұрын

As I thought. Quast wins. I agree he is the best Javert.

@spellywelly

3 жыл бұрын

I squee with delight every time someone uploads a new Javert comparison. And literally cannot comprehend anyone who disagrees about Quast’s unsurpassable interpretation - on every level. Usually, like a reasonable human, I can grasp that we don’t all share the same taste. Javert/Quast? Complete and utter brain malfunction.

@BringHimHome24601

2 жыл бұрын

Nah Norm is the goat but I respect your opinion. Phillip was and is very goaty

@exterminateexterminate9751

2 жыл бұрын

lol i think Russel Crowe is rlly overated. He just feels like more of a villain then Quast.

@vision8899

Жыл бұрын

@@exterminateexterminate9751 Lmao who overrates Russell Crowe

How the frick does Norm Lewis go about pulling off the exact same note as he did years ago in the stage play? He's standing there in front of a crappy lights set and a cheap microphone, and he still sounds perfect!

@marciadamelio7244

2 жыл бұрын

Because he IS perfect!

@bananenneus1540

2 жыл бұрын

@@marciadamelio7244 yeees

@luigicavallo270

2 жыл бұрын

"Till THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN!" Is an eargasm

@MA24691

2 жыл бұрын

He's my favorite Javert !

@pandaplays2475

Жыл бұрын

finally, a group of likeminded people

I really love Philip Quast's Javert whose eyes with the pride and determination of an old-fashioned decent French police detective.

PHILIP QUEST and NORM LEWIS!!!!!! Their voice ls are SOOOOO powerful and SOOO commanding!!!!!!

I don’t know how you can compare.. Phillip Quast IS Javert! His voice is perfection! I encourage everyone to go watch the 10th Anniversary Dream Cast when Phillip Quast sings Stars. You’ll be mesmerised

@Leutchik

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! They're not kidding about the "Dream Cast". Ruthie Henshall was perfect as Fantine. Lea Salonga adorable. Loved the Thenadiers!

@MyDyingDoom

4 жыл бұрын

I can't help but compare all the other people in the role of Javert, and I still can't find anyone I love more than Quast. And you're right, it's mesmerising listening to him singing that song. His low notes made me shiver. And how I love how he showed his passion when talking to God, even his eyes, I could see his belief, I could see his God there.

@nathanrobinson7220

4 жыл бұрын

Phillip Quast is the best but they all have superb voices and their own strengths.

@kiaratrickey2824

4 жыл бұрын

Given just how many great actors have played the role yes you absolutely can compare. Yes Quasts Javert is amazing but there are so many other great ones that are completely different that add more to the character. It’s subjective so you can sound a tad annoying when you go on about how nobody can compare to one actor.

@dahlia58

3 жыл бұрын

They wanted a special way to celebrate 10th anniversary of Les Mis, and he is one of the Dream Cast. And this is not the only amazing performance by Quast in that show.The rest of the cast are showstoppers as well.

Absolutely Philip Quast. Absolutely hits every note with the intensity needed. A close second on the vocals by Norm Lewis, but nowhere near as good an acting performance. For me, no-one will beat Qast in this role. Unfortunately.

Quast will always be the definitive Javert for me. That said, Drew Sarich's performance of Javert's Suicide was completely unhinged and I absolutely loved it.

I’d seen Bradley Jaden as Enjolras before, but when I saw him as Javert in June I was absolutely blown away! In his suicide scene it was genuinely like he was on the verge of a mental breakdown, his acting was insane!! And that was just the concert, not even the actual show!! Definitely my favourite Javert!!

@jeanninehochet

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree. I saw Bradley Jayden as Javert at the new version of Les Mis at the Sondheim Theatre in October, and he reminded me very much of Philip Quast in his demeanour and performance. .

@ellie.preston

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeanninehochet I’m going again in two weeks with some old school friends to see the full production, one of them came with me last time and we just keep going on about how good Javert will be to the other girl, she’s probably sick of hearing us talk about him😂

@sazjh

2 жыл бұрын

Bradley Jaden had this madness to him when he was playing Javert and I couldn’t believe it!! Definitely my favourite Javert! His voice as well 😍

@redhotpanicgirl

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I’ve seen many people play the role but Bradley Jayden is now my favorite! He fully immersed into the role. POWERFUL!!!

@andrewstorm8240

2 жыл бұрын

One of the best in the west end

Not a lot of people really talk about Drew Sarich's performance, but I can understand why. On the surface, it might not seem like much. But then you take into account that this guy, who normally performs tenor roles (including Valjean) managed to perform a baritone role incredibly well, so you have to give him props for that.

@oliverdelica2289

3 жыл бұрын

True

@greetingsgoodsir8143

3 жыл бұрын

Well, it was unique compared to the others. Also his shriek in the soliloquy is chilling.

@ruthkenyon1723

3 жыл бұрын

@Anjelica Snorcket I got to interview Drew for a book I am writing on Les Misérables, and he said he was caught a bit off guard by the fact that he would be the Javert understudy. I think he did incredibly well at short notice.

@heathrawls870

3 жыл бұрын

He caught my eye a lot. I feel more comfortable in tenor roles and was just cast as Javert in a local production and I simply sound terrible in the role lol. I almost want to try to contact him and see if he has any tips for it lol

@nobody_5982

3 жыл бұрын

He actually did super well yeah!! His soliloquy was haunting

If anyone needs any help on why Philip quast IS Javert, search out behind the red curtain, a Philip quast masterclass. You will soon be educated as to what schonenburg wanted from the lyrics, and quast delivered it perfectly. Also its a bloody good video for anyone wanting to know how it should be sung 😉👍

@gc7820

2 жыл бұрын

An incredibly informative interview and just confirms what a consummate professional PQ is and why he is the one and only Javert; who else of all these with the possible exception of Norm Lewis (to me a close second to PQ) can you honestly imagine has put that much thought and effort into creating the character?

@jeneraljax29

2 жыл бұрын

I was just going to comment this

@TheOneTrueNorth

8 ай бұрын

Just saw it. His dissection of the song - line by line - made me appreciate it even more.

Time stamps: 0:00 Jeremy Secomb 0:43 Norm Lewis 1:25 Nic Greenshields 2:03 Bryn Terfel 2:26 Drew Sarich 3:05 Tam Mutu 3:48 Jason Manford 4:30 Russell Crowe 5:03 Michael Ball 5:48 Bradley Jaden 6:26 Phillip Quast

@bethrichards9904

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@bokonkers

3 ай бұрын

no problem :)

P.Q.'s performance is THE gold standard. Everyone else tries to be him, but they fall short. I LOVE Michael Ball, but even he is second. But then again, Quast has only played one role in the show, Ball has done...well....them all. :) I'm holding out for him to play Eponine!

@a1isonprince

Жыл бұрын

😆😆😆

I think Jeremy Secomb nailed it!!!

It’s Phil Quast. It just is. (Sidenote: anyone else stop singing along for a minute once Jason Manford popped up? Lol. Didn’t see that coming)

@declanscullion1461

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that was a surprise 😂

Hadley Fraser isnt included in this video.... he was really great singing stars

@AzulaBlack

3 жыл бұрын

I came here thinking he was in this video.

Philip Quast He totally owns that role and his performance is amazing, gives me boosegumps . Second favourite is Jeremy Secomb

Gotta give credit to Jason Manford he’s a well known comedian but he actually has a pretty decent voice! P.S: I think RC isn’t the best but carries the tune well enough

For me, Norm Lewis is Javert. As Javert he just embodies sternness and authority. Plus his voice is absolutely to die for. Philip Quast is also fantastic, a very close second. I don’t know it might just be me but there’s a lot more of an open sound in Norm’s voice when he sings “then” which is more pleasing to my ears compared to the majority of the other Javerts (not that they aren’t fantastic because they are but it was something I noticed).

@wendymoonlitcreek9596

3 жыл бұрын

His timing is also superb, like beyond amazing!

@paranoia.r6

3 жыл бұрын

The audio for Norm Lewis was pretty bad and he still sounded good

@BringHimHome24601

2 жыл бұрын

You think he’s good here, you should see him as the phantom

@bananenneus1540

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@inspectorjavert5563

2 жыл бұрын

absolutely incorrect. norm lewis is an affirmative action pick. javert wasn't black. phillip quast is the greatest Javert of all time.

Philip Quast without question. The man’s voice is pure gold, and his timing is the most perfect. As well as that, his acting shows the true emotion behind Javert’s stone faced demeanour.

Tam Matu is severely underrated in my opinion

I saw Nic Greenshields live in Birmingham and he absolutely smashed it in the role. Maybe the recording here isn't as stand-out, but in-person on the night I saw him, he was incredible.

@imaturtle3732

2 жыл бұрын

Saw him twice in Dublin in Les mis and he was incredible both times

@PicklesnBeans

2 жыл бұрын

Saw him last year and it was incredible. I cried at the end.

@jonwilliams541

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Saw him last night in Birmingham. The best Javert we've seen live. Incredible. This recording definitely doesn't do him justice.

@clairewitmore5991

Жыл бұрын

He is amazing. Best Javert I have ever seen.

@rosemaryfowler1508

Жыл бұрын

He is amazing

Philip Quast and Michael Ball were my favorites for sure

@brennanmaynard4237

3 жыл бұрын

I think Quast has the better voice, and Ball has a better interpretation of the character

@isabellevasquez7433

3 жыл бұрын

@@brennanmaynard4237 I adore balls character interpretation. It really reads as corrupt cop with a god complex and a love of vengeance

@Misto8990

2 жыл бұрын

@@isabellevasquez7433 i see javert as more of an anti hero cuz if he was bad he wouldnt kill himself out of being wrong and prolly feeling guilty over his morals being wrong

@spellywelly

2 жыл бұрын

@@Misto8990 that’s EXACTLY right. He ISN’T a corrupt cop with a god complex - not at all. The character Javert is a law neutral inquisitor. He’s crippled by discipline - it is his metronome, his compass. His whole world is hanging from a very fragile thread of misguided fundamentalism. He's the quintessential example of a character who valued law, order, and authority over merciful justice, without introducing self-serving motives or malice into the equation. Quast nails Javert - he really does! With all his complex nuances. I loved Michael Ball as Marius and it’s hard not to get a quality performance from him WHATEVER he does, but for me, he came too far down on the side of ‘villain’ with Javert and didn’t really manage to convey his vulnerability.

@Misto8990

2 жыл бұрын

@@spellywelly thx for putting my feelings into words for me,i wouldnt mind Seeing a fic abt a alternative javert's redemption

That last note must be the musical equivalent of mountain climbing! To hold it that long with such power as these men put into it is amazing. Russell Crowe made a valiant effort and I'm surprise that he did it so well, considering he's not known as a singer. I had the great honour of singing with Bryn Terfel in Winchester cathedral several years ago (only in the chorus though). We sang Mendelssohn's Elijah and during rehearsal when he had to sing several times "call him louder" to the priests of Baal when they were trying to light their wet wood and imploring Baal to send down his fire he turned around to us, grinned and sang "call him louder, Niki Lauda"! He signed my score after the rehearsal and commented on the fact that it's old (late 19th, early 20th century I think - it's got two names hand written in ink inside the front cover and I'd love to know more about its origins).

Norm Lewis by far the most powerful, commanding and impressive performance I have ever witnessed

@miloc6507

7 ай бұрын

How voice is so pinched tho lol

I love Hadley Fraser too ! His voice is remarkable! I wish I had a visual of him going performances of both Javert and Marius.. both it’s just audio ,what a voice!!!

@PhD777

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! His performance as the officer at the barricade was superb and perhaps the best in the film!

@dellsyrette7279

Жыл бұрын

Nothing compares to Hadley's version on utube, in concert where he starts with I hope I remember the words.

Philip Quast is my #1, with Michael Ball coming in very close behind. MB had such a different tone singing Javert than when he sang Marius, I was very impressed.

Philip Quast. He's a creative performer with a masterful voice and acting style.

There really haven’t been any bad stage Javerts, have there? They all seem pretty solid.

@monkey6853

Жыл бұрын

There was a certain fat, bar-brawling Australian that couldn't pull it off

@SaxyCalzone

Жыл бұрын

@@monkey6853 no arguments there

Honestly there is no Javert I don't like in this video, except perhaps Russel. Phillip Quast will always be Javert in my mind, but I saw Bradley Jaden live and it was goosebumps allover, although I think he is - or at least looks (not sure how old he is) - a bit too joung for the role and it is clear when you hear him singing, but still brilliant.

@beek.4860

3 жыл бұрын

I saw Bradley Jaden live too! He’s great :D

@krishnarajballie6294

16 сағат бұрын

I agree that Quast is the best. And I find Russell Crowe to be, by a country mile, the worst. He's a good actor but a mediocre singer, at best. His voice is so hollow compared to real singers.

Philip Quast set the standards....

@FyrntyYT

3 жыл бұрын

Then Norm Lewis reset them.

@noahfriedman6357

3 жыл бұрын

@@FyrntyYT nah. Norm Lewis simply raised the bar.

@fatheranthony4pope

3 жыл бұрын

@@noahfriedman6357 above the many below Philip, in hope to be closer to the Quast.

@noahfriedman6357

3 жыл бұрын

@@fatheranthony4pope honestly Quast and Lewis are 1 & 2. Much of the strength in both performances come from The authoritative nature of their voices and stage presence. I’ll concede that Quast’s rendition of Stars does sound more of a man who is broken down and jaded from the pursuit of Val Jean.

Phillip Quast by a mile !

My top 3 were 3. Michael Ball 2. Bryn Terfel ** 1. Philip Quast ** He is the ULTIMATE Javert

I first fell in love with the original cast recording. - so for me, Roger Allam!

@marcroy6142

Жыл бұрын

Scrolling through all of the comments to finally find someone mention Roger Allam. I too think his was the best. The lyrics were all a bit different for the original recording.

Norm Lewis is my favourite Javert! The might in his voice is jaw dropping. Philip Quast is a very very close second ;) No 3 is Michael Ball, I have always loved his voice and the power it carries.

Philip Quest is #1 He is the ultimate Javert. His diction is so clear, easily heard and understood. And his range is fantastic.

@phoebe_2007

11 ай бұрын

Honestly!! The way he sings the words makes them seem so powerful... so clear with power yet in a way which isn't over aggressive

Amazing performances from every singer but the top one for me is Phillip Quast. He stands alone and no one touches him in my opinion

All are magnificent vocalists, but I must agree that Philip Quast IS Javert...his acting, look and attitude are breathtaking!

Phillip Quast is absolutely the blueprint of Javert Yet Crowe performance adding another color of voice & sadness, even better when the audience knew what come to Javert in the end. I dont understand the hate for him All of them is great

Saw a guy called Stewart Clarke in the West end summer 2023 and he was fantastic. I’m 20 and I’m not really interested in theatre at all but it moved me more than almost any song I’ve heard live. I think there’s a performance of start on yt. Look it up and see what you think.

@TimeToSlashZoom

3 ай бұрын

I saw him in my first show of les mis in January in London this year. Fantastic voice!

@maritje4225

Ай бұрын

I sadly missed out on seeing him when I went last week but his 1st cover, Jordan Simon Pollard was mindblowing as well! I definitely like those two performers more than some of the people on this list!

Most performances are so good, but the hairs on the back of my neck are voting for Bradley Jaden.

Every performer in this video is worthy of praise, and that makes it difficult to choose a favourite. For me though it has to be Jeremy Secomb because of how menacing his performance is. If I was a fugitive being chased by him, not only would he haunt my dreams, but also every waking moment.

Phillip Quast is wonderful, no one surpasses his beautiful rendition. It gives me goosebumps. Love it!

It’s a shame he’s not included here but Earl Carpenter owns this role. I saw him as Javert a good few times when the 25th anniversary production toured. His Javert was tough as nails, frighteningly intense yet completely sympathetic all in one. Of course, if I had to pick from this selection it would be Philip Quast. He was the first Javert I heard from the 10th anniversary at the Royal Albert Hall. Just marvellous!

@l.n.3372

11 ай бұрын

I saw a boot of Earl Carpenter as Javert while John Owen Jones was Jean Valjean. Was also kinda funny to think of them as 2 Phantoms facing off too xD

There is a delicacy in Norm Lewis' performance. It feels more like there is an internal battle within Javert between everything he has been taught is right his whole life and his humanity/ability to empathise with Valjean's predicament. It's almost like his vocal performance breaks the facade of bravado a bit at particular points. If you hear recorded versions, Norm singing the line "Lord let me find him, that I may see him" is almost less gruff and powerful and more plaintiff. By the end of the song, he resolves to kill that empathy and really turns into the villain. This is also what solidifies the tragedy. I still cry when he (Javert) dies by suicide... Beautiful song...🤩🤩🤩🤩

@ritadavis4980

10 ай бұрын

I totally disagree with all the votes for Philip quasts version. Is didn't have the steady emotional strength that Norm had.

Philip Quast. Hands down. I had no idea that Michael Ball did the role! He sounds wonderful!

Michael Ball not only sang the role well, he acted the hell out of it. I have seen about a dozen performances of Les Miz and Michael was the most impassioned Javert by far. This list is incomplete, check out Brian Stokes Mitchell at the Hollywood Bowl.

@jasmithwrites

3 жыл бұрын

He owns that role for me now. Defining performance.

Philip Quast is what others are gauged by .... magnificent

Philip and Bryn but Jason Manford wow , didn’t realise he had such a strong voice , all were good , a great song .

Philip Quast is the best, hands down, in my opinion. You can hear & see that he has invested so much into not only the song, but the character, a deep level of commitment. With him, each word has meaning & impact.

Phillip Quast hands down!!! Michael Ball was good too

I'll always be sad that there's seemingly no recording of Roger Allam singing this!

@leemingal

Жыл бұрын

Not video, at least. Original cast recording is available and awesome! For me it's Allam and Quast all the way, although Ball is also excellent and I've seen a couple of great performers in the West End who aren't in this list

Nic Greenshields was Javert when I saw it, and he was phenomenal. I think he’s my favourite, because seeing it performed right in front of you is so magical. But I like Earl Carpenter too!

@mrjohnjenkins

2 жыл бұрын

Quast top obviously but I’m glad someone mentioned Earl Carpenter (him and John Owen-Jones best pairing since Colm/Quast IMO). Plus Nic Greenshields is superb - hope he gets a Javert run in the West End.

smokey california valley these days, have not seen a star in the sky for days so had to listen to philip quast, the best in my opinion.

It's Philip Quast for me every time. He puts so much emotion into his perfomances.

Philip quast is always my favorite I grew up with him being javert but wow jason manford is the close second.

Bradley Jaden is my favourite, fantastic actor and great voice

You always save the best until last! There is this collection of superb performances and then there is Philip Quast - Perfection. Hands down the very best of all these.

A very simple answer , PHILIP QUAST the man is in another stratosphere. He is Javert and forever will be

How can you forget the best one ever… Who also played the original BEAST.... Terrence Mann

@ariellekolodzinski6947

3 жыл бұрын

I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!!

Now I know everyone loves Philip Quast, don't get me wrong he is amazing. BUT I love how Micheal Ball Sung "Safe behind bars!" at 5:14, it's just so amazing

@itamarolmert3549

3 жыл бұрын

agreed

@sethgoing1822

3 жыл бұрын

BRO YOU DONT KNOW SHIT QUAST IS THE BEST

@sethgoing1822

3 жыл бұрын

WHOS GUITAR? JUST WONDERING

Norm Lewis is absolutely perfect and Philip Quast is classic of course ❤ my faves

I really miss Earl Carpenter who sings Stars in his very own way 🎼🎵🎶🎶🎵

DANG I had no clue Tam Mutu sang this so well!

Phillip is absolutely incredible but I just have a soft spot for Norm Lewis as javert his tone is just so fucking beautiful. Crowe makes me wish I didn’t have ears.

@AbulugCagayanshortyt

2 жыл бұрын

😆🤣🤣🤣🤣 I watched the movie version and I cant really listen to them 😆🤣

Bradley Jaden all the Way!!!

Philip Quast, Norm Lewis, Michael Ball. Drew Sarich. Tam Mutu. Bradley Jaden.

Love them ALL!!! But Michael Ball as wonderful as your voice is?...you good sir ARE Marius and shall always ever be. Phillip Quast IS JAVERT!!!. his voice is absolutely exquisite, sheer perfection for the role. and Russel Crowe?? Love this dear actor HAHAHA He tried didn’t he?? God bless him. Love him even more for that LOL PHILLIP QUAST HANDS DOWN PEOPLE

@harrisonwaterhouse5051

4 жыл бұрын

Mary Revis I think Russel Crowe did a pretty good job considering the immense pressure he had on him.

@maryrevis3367

4 жыл бұрын

HarriFRIT Agreed... I’m just saying he tried though didn’t he? God bless his heart haha.

@harrisonwaterhouse5051

4 жыл бұрын

@@maryrevis3367 he definitely gave a different side to javert which a lot of people liked, but obviously a lot hated too

@spellywelly

3 жыл бұрын

Mary Revis Well, he was definitely trying on my ears/soul! 😂 Best comment on here! To be fair to poor old Russel, that was an extremely unfortunate mis-cast and nothing about him was right for the role, not least his bizarre interpretation. Quast is The Definitive. He’s the only Javert I’ve seen/heard who understands and portrays the law neutral inquisitor with imprisonment or simply law as his inquisition, without introducing self-serving motives or malice into his equation. Quast juxtaposes sinister with vulnerability. He’s crippled by discipline. It’s his metronome, his compass. He ISN’T a villain, and that’s the misunderstanding. Quast is the only one who both makes me shiver and feel the devastation of his loss at the same time. And, of course, his voice is divine!!

@tamrasmith792

3 жыл бұрын

@@spellywelly You are 100% correct. I've read the book - Javert is a complex and conflicted character. Quast really captures the nuance. He is totally the best Javert ever, no contest. Jeremy Secomb is good too because he sounds like Quast. Russell Crowe is a talented actor but he was totally miscast in the movie - does not have the vocal chops for the role and played Javert like a stiff wooden board. It was like someone just wanted to put a big name actor in the role for the movie. They should have cast an unknown actor who could pull it off - they already had Jackman & Hathaway so they did not need to throw away Javert on Russell Crowe.

I’ve just seen Nic Greenshields in the UK tour and he blew me out the water for me personally he wins it for me but I never got the pleasure to enjoy Norm or Phillip in person so I have to go with my own viewing experience.

My top three 1. Norm Lewis 2. Phillip Quast 3. Nic Greenshields Norm is my most favorite, not solely cause of Stars but his overall job at Javert. HIs voice just screams authority! I think he is also best in the confrontation. So, yeah overall.

@isabellevasquez7433

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I love the way norm did javert so much. Quast is a legend but I just adore norm.

Norm Lewis is the best. His performance for the 25th anniversary had the perfect hyper focused intensity and purpose

Quast. Always Quast. His voice sits perfectly on the music. I would have liked to hear Bryn do the whole role sometime, though!!

Norm all the way not only for the voice, but the commitment to the role as Javert throughout the 25th anniversary performance! Though Jason was maybe the only one who didn't take the huge breath before the ending note

@margarethornall5760

7 ай бұрын

only rubbish one is Crowe and hexwas in the film absolutely ridiculous

I love how all these actors interpret the character differently and own the role..

This is a fantastic video, thank you for making it! These men are all phenomenal singers. I don't want to choose between them.

Phillip Quast is just amazing. Honorable mention to Drew Sarich; Nick Greenshields was also brilliant when we saw the tour in Glasgow last year. Also ... who knew Jason Mountford could sing?!?

Quast, first second third fourth fifth, why is this a debate?

@spellywelly

3 жыл бұрын

Patrick Neary Very intelligent question. 😁

@noahfriedman6357

3 жыл бұрын

Norm Lewis is a close second in my mind. His voice and stage presence are commanding which is what you want from Javert.

@potatosalad69420

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I suppose it's because a lot of people like Norm Lewis, but whenever I see someone in the comments describing how great Norm's Javert is, I feel like the describtion fits Quast even better.

LMAO PLZ THE WAY RUSSEL CROWE SINGS "BARS" IS SO FUNNY TO ME IT GETS ME EVERYTIME

Something about Philip Quast is just the embodiment of Javert, the voice, the look. It's just him. Norm Lewis and Jeremy Secomb also truly stood out to me.

Philip Quast interview hearing him talk about this role and what he did to prepare for it is everything you need to know.. the man studied the star constellations so that when he would look up to them, he would know what he was looking at. Oh yeah, and he has the best voice too. Had the video gone another 5 seconds, you would have seen him put his hat back on and looking around displaying the ultimate Javert demeanor as well with eyes on fire.

@adamo1528

2 жыл бұрын

And that same "ultimate Javert demeanor" kills the character stone dead. He's not meant to be a scowler. Thank goodness Russell Crowe knew that.

@jeneraljax29

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamo1528 lmaoo ok

@LutheranHusker

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamo1528 with all due respect, what the hell are you talking about? Stars is about order and law and the absolute black and white of right and wrong. In this song, Javert is convinced that he is God’s agent, sent to find Valjean so that justice may be done and order brought back to the universe, just as the stars and constellations never waver. NOTHING about Crowe’s performance indicated any of that at all. As for the “look”, go to 3:00 in this video and watch to the end. THIS is what makes Quast the ultimate Javert. The steely look of righteous certainty. Again…zero of that from Crowe. kzread.info/dash/bejne/p6aszZampsiyc9o.html

Bradley Jaden for sure. He was absolutely mesmerizing!

Philip Quast is so good but I also just love Jeremy Secomb here - he’s the only person here that I was lucky enough to see in the role live (though I did get to see Norm Lewis perform in Phantom w/ Sierra Boggess and then saw Tam Mutu in Moulin Rouge on Broadway)… grew up listening to the OBC recording w/ Terrance Mann singing the song and it was my fave song of the bunch - saw Les Mis in London in 2016 (was finishing my time abroad for school with a trip to the city which concluded with seeing the show) and when we reached this song, I was anxious to hear what Jeremy offered to the song… my goodness, he’s so powerful in the role and in the song… you get a bit of it in the clip here but it was so incredible live and he was my favorite performer of the night! :)

also i love this but where's hadley fraser? :(

@roisinokane2358

4 жыл бұрын

cgm He was amazing in the role.

@isabellevasquez7433

3 жыл бұрын

HES BEEN JAVERT??? LORDT LET ME FIND A CLIP

@sonnypuyod592

3 жыл бұрын

Isabelle Vasquez kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y5iksrt8g7W3k6g.html

norm lewis is literally so good. he’s my favorite

I just,,, I love Phillip Quast

the power in Phillip Quasts voice without bring over-powerful is actually magical

The current production in West End has a terrific Javert in Stewart Clarke.

Bradley Jaden for me. Saw him live on stage. He is amazing! 👏👏👏

Philip Quast. The others were all brilliant. But him...jeez that voice and performance. Perfection.

@eljordinio7647

3 жыл бұрын

Except Crowe. He was far from brilliant 👎

@ash3starrider

3 жыл бұрын

@@eljordinio7647 very very true.

IMHO the 10th Anniversary Concert and everyone in it was just perfect (and the gold standard as far as I'm concerned ). I can't choose between Alfie Boe and Colm Wilkinson because they're both brilliant as Valjean. I can't wrap my mind around the fact that perfect Marius, Michael Ball, has grown up to be Javert - and he played them both superbly! Wow!😊

I find no one better than any other artists cause they all brought uniques take on this song unless we set specific criteria

PHILIPH GUAST è inimitabile

It’s no competition, Philip quast cannot be outshone in this role. Other may be great, but all will pale by comparison. And it’s not just about vocals, it’s the embodiment of the character. He’s amazing.

They are all amazing.

My top 3 favorites in no particular order are Norm Lewis, Bradley Jaden, and Philip Quast!