Jekyll and Hyde 2012 Concept Album- Confrontation

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[@Sexyforanerd22]

The thing I like the most about Constantine's Jekyll and Hyde is that unlike every other version I've heard, Constantine's Hyde is the exact same voice as his Jekyll, but it has a different air of confidence. I think the way he does it really brings out that the potential to be Hyde was in Jekyll all along. However, while that symbolism and artistic interpretation is wonderful, it brings up an issue in the song of Confrontation. Which reprises No One Must Ever Know, Alive, Streak of Madness, and Transformation all in one song. It's a melody of the numbers where Jekyll and Hyde struggle for control. But because of Constantine's choice to speak most lines and end the phrase with a high note, its often very hard to tell the difference between his jekyll and his Hyde. I know the song very well, as I've performed it. But from an outside perspective this might be difficult to tell the difference between. This is not a criticism as much as it is an analysis. I like what Constantine did with this role. He's not my favorite, but I like his versions of the songs for what they are, and I don't dislike them for what they aren't.

[@jyesu1]

If you listened to any of Wildhorn's or Calhoun's interviews, you would know that this is a 'concept' album, not intended to be taken as a 'cast recording and the musical was a 'revisal' of the original; in Frank's words, "Why would I want to do the original again.. it's already been done." He also said he hand-picked Constantine for the dual role because his voice is exactly how he envisioned Jekyll/Hyde from the inception. The live show was actually great- and Constantine (who is a graduate of Boston Conservatory, btw) got standing ovation MID show. The Jekyll and Hyde tour also won the Broadway World 'Audience Poll' for best touring musical last year- hundreds of thousands of voters loved it, as did I and virtually everyone around me in the audience; I saw the show several times while it was the west coast!.

[@ichihimefan91]

damn he hit a high note

[@budyn989]

i still can't stop listening to this

[@krystalharwood7888]

LOL! The beginning of this version of Confrontation sounds like the beginning of How Love Wins from the Easter Musical The Story. when our choir performed

[@dymitrisquitieri3556]

When you put the whole play together, it makes sense. The play was "modernized" and the music is also more modern. so altogether, it works. and it isnt bad either!

[@KaitlynMcPartlan]

I think this is amazing I saw this show live and I loved it then I wouldn't want the song sang by anyone else

[@jstin8]

Great song, really nice voice

[@SuperPhantomfan5]

I wish everyone on KZbin would just stop bashing this version of Jekyll and Hyde! If this music were like all the other Jekyll and Hyde productions, everyone would say, it's soooo repetitive! Same classical sound. This was made in 2012, people! New Year, new orchestrated soundtrack! Plus a lot of the younger generation (teens-20's) would appreciate it more because it stars an American Idol that they all know and love! Gimme a break, old man! If you like Motley Crue, you'd like this, too!

[@ActorsWithIssuespodcast]

I wish Constantine's voice had crescendos with the music at the beginning, right before Hyde unleashed

[@funhouse2243]

I find that works in spots here and there for me but falls flat in other parts. This song is really hard to get right in people's eyes. While the rock doesn't fit with the time period and stands out by itself, I find it still has a good driving beat in some parts. But like I said before, I think some other parts of the song fall flat for me and maybe shouldn't have been changed as much as they were

[@amedotuniverse652]

Why don't people like this version?! It fucking SLAPS!

[@jessicaruizcollazo2372]

Since the Musical takes place in the 18 hundreds so Rock and Metal doesn't really fit (I personally like it but still)

[@thespian302]

these voics work on a concept album type deal, i would even want to see it live, but in a more classic way, no projections, no weird choreography (bring on the men) just a good ol' broadway show style.

[@ValtronW]

I like it. It's like a rock opera.

[@natalies6857]

obviously this version of the production isn't suppose to be like the original or any other version of the show. Hence, the concept album. The director/producers of this version wanted to try something different, they chose rock. This version works for some people and not for others. Frankly I enjoyed it - they picked a great Jekyll/Hyde to do the rock version. So of course it isn't going to sound like Anthony Warlow's or Robert Cucciolli or Hasselhoff's version....its not suppose to.

[@jackmoody5174]

I prefer the original approach, but Constantine does a great job with the rock

[@ijustloveyoutube2907]

Constantine is the only reason this play was bearable

[@captaintaco2345]

I need an AMV of this with Robin and Slade from Teen Titans.

[@MxMorganic]

Very true; I hadn't thought of it that way.

[@PurpleDancinShoes]

I just saw the matinee showing of this yesterday in Chicago, and for not knowing the plot line going into it whatsoever, I LOVED this show. Personally, I think the more modern twist to this song, and many other songs as well, is what made me enjoy this musical so much. I think he portrays the good/evil side very well. And as a Techie, I thoroughly enjoyed the tech and special effects during this song. May have been over the top but it was impressive!

[@SuperPhantomfan5]

is it just me, or does Constantine's Hyde remind you of Dr. Claw from Inspector Gadget. The voice device they use to make it sound growly-''I'll get you next time, Gadget!" LOL!!

[@MisterChris1978]

I can see him as Judas

[@mathut3782]

He actually did play Judas in a production of JCS. He also played Jesus in another earlier production.

[@alegraderp]

I was at that show as well! Well, the Thursday at 7 show. However, if that is the show you're talking about, I think his breathing did get better as it went on. And though Alive and Confrontation were modernized/made a little bit more into rock ballads than the standard broadway classic, I think they did it alright; I liked this version just as much as the original, if you take it on it's own rather than a rendition. (Though the special effects were a liiitle bit overdone in Confrontation ^^;)

[@BriFgr]

it does sound like 2 different voices though especially at the end, which is something that i really love about this song in general.

[@MxMorganic]

I wish they'd kept the beginning as the Lost in the Darkness theme, but this isn't awful.

[@ItsSomeDeadGuy]

Well, he's no Anthony Warlow.

[@frostylunetta]

Anthony Warlow is no Constantine Maroulis

[@sugarcat1997]

Not as good as the original, but I like it

[@Sedraen]

I actually like these lyrics better. In a way, they sound more like literary self-narration, with a sort of classic feel which I love so much, and they reveal more of Jekyll's suicidal thoughts.

[@UmmOopsy]

this is better then stage as I can actually here hyde

[@UmmOopsy]

hear

[@UmmOopsy]

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[@flores6352]

fuck it i love this

[@carihigdon3263]

They had the US Tour already before the Broadway show.

[@krystalharwood2300]

hwy didn't he come back for AI last year and sing TITM? great motivation for the contestants

[@krystalharwood4126]

wish i could see the 2012 version in video

[@krystalharwood4126]

darn right! he's way better!

[@CelestiaLily]

Didn't Five Finger Death Punch do a metal J&H song?

[@krystalharwood6359]

@@DragonGirl2000 it wasnt the musical. lol the title says jekylll and hyde. has nothing to do with the musical

[@DragonGirl2000]

@@krystalharwood6359 Dude, that was an old comment. I didn't actually know the title back then. Now i know it now today.

[@chacha_rouge]

kinda disappointed they didn't put the same vocal effects on Hyde like in the stage version, but hey, at least we have both versions!

[@karatiernan24]

Dude fight it don't let hyde control

[@krystalharwood4126]

how could i watch clips of this particular production?

[@ChaseFowler]

.....What did I just listen to?

[@krystalharwood4731]

this almost reminds me of EFX

[@ichihimefan91]

he sounds like professor Farnsworth lol

[@chewy10000]

This would be good as a metal cover, but not the official song.

[@AdamDampOwlPowell]

I personally think this sounds really good, but it doesn't really suit the show, it feels a little out of place. But having said that, it does sound good.

[@ShadowBladePhenom]

For the version of Confrontation of the show I'm in, we're going straight for the boss battle feel. I'm being given a big flaming sword, some badass armor made of real diamond, and we're completely changing the lyrics to more fit our theme. Hyde can now breathe fire, and assumes the shape of a dragon. Also, it is going to be the single worst thing to ever be placed on a stage. Listen to Warlow or Evan. Here's are some dandy little links just for you: /watch?v=z1RfgQjC9uA and /watch?v=O-QqYJxlzE8

[@IreneShardaForever]

Just went to see this last night and it was an okay adaptation. Some parts worked and some didnt. All the leads were good and I will even say this song was okay.But i prefer the classic style more and I was outraged at what they did to "Facade" and "Murder". And yes, I am in my early 20s and i prefer the original style.

[@jeffp1313]

After listening to several of these, singing a third lower then sliding up to the correct note looses its affect when it is done so many times in every song. I do like the new Hyde orchestration, not the singing

[@breakerbeams]

This beat just did not work with me. However, I love the whole

[@christianrainey6686]

Well... This was... Different..

[@JoshFreilich]

Maybe that's what was wrong with it the first time...

[@SuperPhantomfan5]

@x360man2 I totally agree with you!!! Bummer that my parents don't wanna see this show ever again!! I've only been buggin' them about this show since I'd heard about it! Ain't working! Ain't going to see it!!! Ma and Dad say no!!!

[@Drappelfed2000]

Good Lord, this is frigging painful. Nothing about this works.

[@laingcaster4830]

This song got me hooked on Jekyll and Hyde. And by the way, if you have nothing good to say then don't say anything at all. I like the "cheesy" rock song, its an amazing twist on the song. Perfect for an end or a boss battle type theme.

[@Ellietiger1]

It's not bad. But totally different from the original. It will have to take some getting used to... They just turned it into a rock musical. Which in some parts are pretty awesome... but you have to look at it like a rock musical. I still like the original the best.

[@x360man2]

no need to "fix" something that isnt broken..

[@SuperPhantomfan5]

i was just being sarcastic

[@krystalharwood2300]

i mean why??

[@lowtiershadowyt9008]

can we stop looking at things like we are reviewing them god just bloody enjoy something

[@DragonGirl2000]

Nobody cares.

[@alegraderp]

Excuse me, I meant Wednesday at 7.

[@PhantomofDB]

Why does Hyde sound like a bad rocker wannabe, American Idol reject? Oh... Oh wait, nvmd

[@krystalharwood4126]

nooooo! Hyde sounds like one big bad mo....oops! I don't swear on KZbin! One big bad mo-nsterrrrr!! Haha! Thought I was gonna say something else, did you?

[@jaydencrowe8111]

I still feel the 2012 version didn't capture the gothic feel of the musical. It's too swanky. The 2006 resurrection album did a better job of converting it to a rock score.

[@BillAngell]

Exactly!

[@glassXmoon]

As much as they tried, that... just took out the melody of the song...

[@krystalharwood4126]

murder murder isn't on this album

[@HylianTabby]

I think Constantine does an okay job, but the rock music really ruins the tone. The version with Anthony Warlow was way better in my opinion.

[@Just_Another_Piece_Of_Toast]

holyshotgun1 I seen a video of him perform it and honestly think the singing is ok but his acting as Jekyll surpasses Anthony's, as for this... yeah not that great

[@krystalharwood2300]

+TheOneVinylScratch it's his thing...do what you wanna do!

[@MeMeMcsplosion]

His Jekyll is good, but his hyde isn't the best. And his performance of alive is abysmal.

[@jackmoody5174]

+MRtoast Well, it's not exactly fair to compare the acting between Constantine and Warlow, considering Constantine did it onstage, so he had the advantage of facial expressions and gestures. Warlow only had his voice to work with

[@Just_Another_Piece_Of_Toast]

+Jack Moody still heard more emotion though.

[@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk]

they borrowed music from resurrection

[@Atraye]

lol this was amusing. bit of a let down though.

[@Gotenks7Kid]

what was the director and musical conducter thinking??? this is NOT a rock opera! awesome voice though :)

[@garypapworth7411]

this is gonna take some getting used to, i dont know if i like it, he has no emotion with this song, anthon warlow sung it more operatic and the emotion was destinctve and robert cuccoili had the husky attitude for hyde and once again the emotion was destinctive but this just sounds like a rock and roll ballad, yeah ive decided that i disike this version, this is the moment is probably the only good one from this new 2012 release

[@SuperPhantomfan5]

@Jonathan McCormick not nice!

[@rstar091294]

love this show and their adaptation was nice. however they absolutely ruined this scene. the fact that they didnt do the classic hair flip sing both parts on stage was an atrocity... needs to be changed when it gets back to broadway

[@chysayeh4043]

He has a nice voice but this is not appropriate for Broadway. Come on guys, it's supposed to be classically trained singers not rock stars.

[@gpclockwork3590]

God, no one can do this song right! Can't they just get Antony Warlow to perform on the stage versions? Metal does not fot the tone of the play at ALL.

[@zoe_lixx]

I agree with you. Screaming with loud metal music in the background just doesn't work for these songs. They need an singer with powerful voice like Anthony Warlow. And by poweful voice, I don't mean screaming and yelling like your life depends on it.

[@zoe_lixx]

***** Well that just made my day! I really do hope there will be a 25th anniversary dvd or cd. Thank you for this delightful news :)

[@DragonGirl2000]

North Bridge really Anthony gonna do the 25th anniversary on stage nice! he played in the phantom of the Opera 25th anniversary :D

[@CreeketsCreek]

GP Clockwork SO TRUE.

[@lionf0rce]

I'm 17 and I went and saw it with about 15 other teenagers on Friday and I think there was two people who really enjoyed it. I understand the look and sound that they were going for, but they took it too far. Confrontation was tacky and honestly, comedic. The directors took a powerful song and made it a joke. However, it's not fair to bash Constantine for the way he sounds as Hyde, it's not his fault he received poor direction.

[@codyyoung37]

Constantine is an amazing singer no doubt, but he doesn't have the acting ability the original actor had in Frank Wildhorn's version. I felt it led to a great sounding song, but it didn't hold the emotion the original did

[@TheBrandwich]

Not sure if I like this singer.

[@Mahadness]

Old man? I have you know I'm eighteen. And for your information, I am fond of Motley Crue, but this is just dire. This guy on the soundtrack here does not have a musical theatre voice at all. At the very most he could has pass for a role in Jesus Christ Superstar, and that's being generous.

[@Amekaraa]

Just my opinion but its not 'too metal', its just the wrong type. It actually sounds more like rock. That and the voice doesn't sound right to me. Meh, i'll stay with hoff as well.

[@Harleylover14]

I like Lucy! Not this guy though.

[@Irishpilot24]

Weak very weak

[@DarthxErik]

this sucks. I hardly even use that word. But- ughhhh

[@ItsSomeDeadGuy]

...No. Just... just NO.

[@cwhite0394]

Sucks. To breathy.

[@eve.advent]

Terrible. Like if Stephen Sondheim put Bo Bice as Sweeney Todd or something.

[@mathut3782]

This does not work. Rock/Metal doesn't work in Jekyll and Hyde. The play takes place in the 1800s..rock wasn't invented yet. It doesn't fit the tone of the play. This is good as a cover...but not for the actual song. There's not much difference between his Jekyll and Hyde.

[@rantsinrap]

Actually...Rock works quite well. Rob Evan's version of this (In the Resurrection I believe) is fantastic. But this? This is a shame. Metal doesn't mix at all. I absolutely hate this version. It sucks because, I want to see this show live, but I REFUSE to support this version. If only the 1994 concept cast (with Anthony Warlow) had done a stage version.

[@mathut3782]

rantsinrap I haven't heard Rob Evan's Resurrection, so I can't form an opinion about it. I do respect your opinion, though. The only times I have heard rock or metal used in this show have been Constantine Moroulus (I just know I misspelled that) and Sebastian Bach's, which was atrocious if you ask me. I've only seen rock versions of this show done poorly. I enjoy some of the songs from this version of the show (This Is the Moment is awesome) but on stage, I don't think it works. I'll have to give Resurrection a try though.

[@matthewcarrasco6654]

you right rock wasnt invented then.... but it work... but if we are saying it doenst work because of the time frame then whats your opinion on a show like Jesus Christ Superstar...Rock wasnt invented yet in the time of Jesus but if you ask me it works

[@mathut3782]

Since posting this comment, I have actually gotten more into Constantine's version of J&H. My comment was biased by my love of the original, more traditional versions. I take back what I said about rock not working.

[@matthewcarrasco6654]

i wasnt taking anything away from the original cause robert cuccili was amazing and got robbed at the tonys but i am glad you saw our point

[@MrDrumStikz]

He's too breathy, no real talent here...

[@PSGxFAN]

this sucks

[@bubbienubbie]

Sucks

[@Stromboli_IV]

I'm sorry, I think constantine ruins the song, I know they were making it modern. But at points things are just to much of a rock show not a broadway show

[@DragonGirl2000]

Lucien F. Coppola IV i like Frank Wildhorn's and Anthony Warlow's Better Then This Confrountation and I like The Rock n Roll Versons but This is To Much Rock n Roll.

[@Mahadness]

Terrible confrontation. Has nothing on the power of Cuccioli's or Warlow's voice. This is too Motley Crue for Jekyll & Hyde. Not a pleasant listening at all.