Jekyll & Hyde | Track 27: The Girls of the Night | Animatic

Honestly, this is one of my favorite songs in the entire soundtrack.
Music: "The Girls of the Night" from Frank Wildhorn, Steve Cuden, and Leslie Bricusse's "Jekyll & Hyde: The Gothic Musical Thriller - The Complete Work" (1994). Sung by Brenda Russell and Linda Eder.
Tools: Samsung Galaxy Tab A With S Pen; Autodesk SketchBook; Paint.NET; Windows Movie Maker
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Thank you!

[@SKMichels]

So sorry for the delay! I had a nasty case of artist’s block. I’ll try to update sooner for the next one. We’ll see Lucy again, and guess who’ll be back? ;) Edit: Aw shucks, guys, thank you so much for your understanding and support, and all your kind words!

[@BittyBitzz]

Amazing video worth the wait!!!

[@Aserulz]

Its ok, it was worth the wait anf ill be eager for next ome hohohoho

[@2013Fangirl]

I'm eagerly awaiting your next video and also very scared for Lucy 😱

[@HakusSpiritMaiden]

I was hoping you were still working on these! Glad to see it's true! This song is incredible and you did an amazing job! Like.. WOW! I have tears!!

[@niastyles7066]

Can I take a guess and say it’s gonna be “A Dangerous Game”?

[@coralroper6876]

When the girls are all standing in front of lampposts, it looks a little like they’re tied to stakes. Which, in a way, they metaphorically are.

[@KnittingGirl28]

Wow, that's dark and sad. This song hit harder than I thought it would and the artist did d great at bring emotion to their art in this way.

[@kimpascual9557]

I legit thought Hyde was gonna dress as a flapper and start dancing and posing for the stage

[@studyfirstkids6744]

Yeah thats what i was thinking of

[@iceluvndiva21]

That's what I thought when I saw that.

[@amberhale5570]

Nice touch with Lucy's bandages from when Jekyll patched her up in 'Someone Like You' from Hyde attacking her in 'Alive'.

[@iceluvndiva21]

Man this just hurts.

[@Lucy-nw4im]

Jekyll and Hyde on shuffle like Girls of the night Alive Bring on the men

[@intothevoid5305]

Don't forget It's a dangerous game!

[@jadetheslime3140]

and also murder, murder!

[@user-dv4wp4ln4x]

I need to know, The world has gone insane, Once upon a dream (Jekyll or Lisa), No one knows who I am, Transformation

[@firefly5934]

I want to believe that Lucy at the beginning of the musical was more submissive like her friend here but when she met Jekyll that’s when her hopes of a new life showed up. Thanks to him she knows that not all men just want her for her body and if she has to leave London to find the man for her, her dream, or both then so be it! But, sadly, *we all know how that turned out...*

[@matiascruz1270]

This music is like "is it the 1880's? The 1980's?" Whatever, emotions like this are timeless.

[@SailorSabol]

Eve Yoser the music is unmistakably 80’s

[@87crowhat54]

1800s

[@hydracdxv]

1880s

[@Nerd89056]

"Everybody has a someday, so why not me?" Dang I felt that. I really did.

[@JulyBaby]

Same here

[@threedicksonabench3141]

All the women that got knocked over look the same. Is this symbolic of how they can’t be individuals? I’m not crying. You are!

[@emilysmith2779]

I love Nellie’s design! I’ve always pictured her with long hair but I think it’s prettier like this! Lucy is gorgeous as usual too❤️

[@87crowhat54]

Nellie is clear to me that she is Bi and so is Lucy and Nellie is probably In love with Lucy

[@emilysmith2779]

Doodled Bunny Nellie def has lesbian/bi energy to me, but I’ve never been sure about Lucy? I can’t decide if I think they could be a couple or if Lucy is straight but Nellie is in love with her. I wish Nellie and Girls of the Night were still in the show!!! The women at The Red Rat are the most interesting, complex part of the show. Honestly I wish the show was about them and not Jekyll & Hyde lol.

[@fearlesstree6125]

What's up with you guys, can't people just be friends? (I mean both homosexual and heterosexual relationships)

[@emilysmith2779]

Fearless Tree Yes, I agree! Just because two people are the same gender and have a close relationship, that doesn’t mean it’s romantic. I just wish there were more well-made historical fiction pieces (like J&H) with different sexualities represented. Since there is such a lack of representation in historical fiction, I think that’s why people (myself included) tend to believe their favorite characters might not be straight. I’m not saying my opinions on Lucy and Nellie are canon. I just think it’s fun and interesting to speculate on what relationships exist between characters that aren’t the protagonist (in any story), or how the story would be different if one of the relationships was different.

[@melg1605]

Honestly, I see Nellie's more as a mother or an older sister regardless of her sexuality (because I also know of parents who tell their children not to dream so much so they don't get hurt like they do).

[@kobzarivna]

So beautiful,really. Girls of the night is one of most emotional songs in while musical. You've done great job in portraying Lucy's hope and her friend's despair. Thank you.

[@dashthefox56]

*Danganronpa intensifies*

[@artieskuld6858]

Dashthefox pupupu

[@dashthefox56]

@@artieskuld6858 phuphuphu indeed my friend

[@artieskuld6858]

Dashthefox *pupupu intensifies*

[@87crowhat54]

Friendship goals

[@susiewolf4318]

The expressions in this video are really something. They don't look so dramatic, but they are sharply accurate, which makes a great impression. Especially when they change: the change in emotion always carries to the next emotion smoothly, and the stream of different emotions is entertaining and possible to FEEL for the watcher of the video. I enjoy the hard and cruel athmosphere and the mystic aura around the girls.

[@matrixiekitty2127]

This song is so hopeful and hopeless at the same time. It’s sad how they feel so trapped.

[@mamabear1394]

Lucy: Fly away fly away. Hyde: Angels fly my dear let me make into one

[@notherelol]

OuCh

[@betsycarwile4788]

*N O*

[@firefly5934]

Jekyll: *H Y D E-*

[@amieperkins4933]

NO

[@biayumol4271]

I just suddenly realized this. Lucy was looking at some faraway sight towards the end. What would that be? Jekyll's house? A mansion? A family? Lol.

[@willmangrum3686]

Oh, God. The chorus...it's just so beautiful, but in such a tragic way.

[@threedicksonabench3141]

“Then why am I still here?” “That’s what I’ve been here for all along!” Oh. My. God. This musical is genius.

[@oreocean2783]

I was drawing Edward Hyde right before I saw the notification, it must be fate!

[@bluedragon4055]

3:13 God, that is the BEST most heavy lyrical that gives me chills! It’s amazing!

[@nkbujvytcygvujno6006]

Lyrics: [NELLIE] We're the pleasures of the nighttime that fade at dawn; Selling treasures of the nighttime til night is gone... And then when the party's over, everybody's gone away... We stare at an empty day - what is there to do or say? [LIZZIE] Nighttime is where we live; Night is when we give everything we have to give Most lovers can rejoice, we don't have a choice; We just know we have to give... [NELLIE] That's why the day can never be bright For the girls of the night... [LUCY] Somehow, I know there's a someday that's just for me... Everybody has a someday - so, why not me? [NELLIE] Lucy, do you really need to fill your heart with empty dreams? You'll always be what you are - stop chasing that distant star! [NELLIE and LIZZIE (LUCY)] Nighttime is where we live- (I want) Night is when we give (To live) Everything we have to give; Most lovers can rejoice (For only) We don't have a choice: (Him!) We just know we have to give... [NELLIE and LIZZIE] That's why the day can never be bright For the girls of the night [LUCY] Fly away, fly away, let me find my wings; Let me be the girl I want to be! [NELLIE] I'm afraid to fly away, for all I have is here... [LUCY] I have my hopes...- [NELLIE] I have a child, and children must be fed! Forget your hopes, or you will be misled! With the dawn they disappear... [LUCY] ...then why are mine still here...? [RED RAT DREGS] Fly away, fly away, fly away... [LUCY, NELLIE, LIZZIE, RED RAT DREGS] Ask me to share your fantasies, dear But don't ask me where tomorrow is Don't ask me where to find happiness Though I know for sure where sorrow is [NELLIE] Sorrow is where the dark meets the light... [LUCY] Someday I pray my fears will take flight... [NELLIE and LUCY] Sorrow is where all hope fades from sight For the girls of the night... We're the girls of the night... Just the girls of... the night...

[@crazygamer_1082]

Lol! I’m here and I’m late! XD This was the most depressing thing ever-and you captured it perfectly, Michels! The fact that Lucy describes how she wants wings so she can fly away is nothing short of tragic (given the time they are in). And the (I’m assuming an older friend/mentor?) keeps pushing her back to reality saying, “This is all we’ve got-just do it.” And “This is all we’re really good for, even when if it hurts when they leave us.” And the lineup of girls waiting to be taken, seducing men, then getting left for nothing again. It got me right there, man. It’s a flipping 360’ on how she feels from Track 10: Bring on the Men. Amazing job, love! And trust me darling, we all get those nasty writers block. It’s ok that you were late. ^~^

[@crazygamer_1082]

Eve Yoser I agree! Sorry! I’m late! KZbin is useless when people reply to comments! XD

[@broookee.]

Still can't get over Lucy's poofy hair!! Great job!

[@nataliadams4361]

This is so hopeless yet Lucy never gives up and like my heart AH

[@nightcoresubliminals2038]

Get yourself a friend who will sing this with you.

[@paleoartstudios783]

I find this segment interesting as it is enchanting, as "girls of the night" sounds like an exact equivalent to "creatures of the night" and it matches these characters flawlessly. Beautifully done

[@threedicksonabench3141]

Is it possible to be in love with an art style???

[@koriabrams6243]

This song is so beautiful and sad. Your animation complimented it perfectly.

[@htlee7714]

Indeed. I can feel their souls inside of them.

[@Andante75]

2:00 Me when me and my friends go to the movies and I'm the only one without a date

[@MrsHyde-wq5yw]

SAME XD

[@myawagner9250]

This song always reminded me of “harden my heart + shadows of the night” from Rock of ages

[@brandonmiller843]

I'm a big fan of Jekyll and hyde and this is amazing animation

[@Renaisling]

You really bring this musical to life with your animatics, once again I am in awe of your work. Thank you for sharing the vision I have for this musical.

[@doucecactus5115]

There is not enough words in any language of the world to express my admiration. A single glance is enough to fall in love with the characters: you managed to melt my cold heart. And Hyde is especially good: just the way I imagined it. Godnes, and the style is divine! My God, go on, keep drawing!

[@natalymurence4687]

Please create "Murder murder" animatic!!(if wrong,sorry I from russia)

[@natalymurence4687]

like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6m7h2eAl7KphNU

[@emjenkins464]

When my drama group did it we had definite groups and classes entering the stage at different points it creates a more city-like look

[@heartslovedesire466]

I fell like I relate so much to this song about relationships about how nothing ever changes for them and even their own dreams and wishes. I help out a lot of people in all honesty I think they take me for granted. All I ever do is give and give and give to people and I never get anything back. Not that I want to get stuff back but it just hurts when you feel used and your friends don't care. Irreguardless I love this animatic great job ^^

[@megand1609]

it's 2 am, i JUST got back from babysitting about a half hour ago, and i remembered your jekyll and hyde animatics out of nowhere driving home and got super excited. i just had to watch them all again, and when i realized that you posted a NEW one (granted a few weeks ago) i got even more excited. yet another beautiful animatic 💖💖

[@BattosaiKen24]

I absolutely love this and all of your Jekyll and Hyde animatics! I'm obsessed with this musical and soundtrack beyond measure, but the soundtrack is my favorite. In every animatic you did so far, you did so perfectly. I CAN NOT WAIT to see more from this, and I hope someday you would have done every song from the soundtrack!!!

[@BroNovaGaming]

1: Yay my favorite song, 2: If you do "Sympathy, Tenderness", Ima cry I Love your Lucy so Much

[@joannapascual2674]

My dude your finally back. I have been waiting for so long for you to put up something. And I’m not disappointed. Thank you so much

[@Aserulz]

Was seeing something else *sees this update* CLICKS INSTANTLY!

[@MeliBeli50]

pretty much me at this point

[@Aserulz]

Rachel Janet i know right, its epic tbh

[@Bee-rm7zy]

This is amazing! I’d love to see you draw The Wedding Reception! 💕

[@MrsHyde-wq5yw]

OMG yes! That's one of my favorite songs!

[@miss_unknown7519]

*gets a notification* ugh its probably something stupid *looks at my phone* oh shit yes finally!!!

[@Marille7982]

I know they got rid but of bring on the men because they didn’t want lucy to enjoy being a prostitute but 1.it is arguably better than good and evil 2.it adds depth into the story. This song proves she doesn’t want to do this and in conjunction with bring on the men it shows she has to pretend she does like it. This is something a lot of people had to do in that industry too if they wanted to get customers and get paid. Overall I’m just really sad they got rid of it when the explanation was right there and they didn’t have to shove it in the face of the audience how much she dislikes it.

[@visy23thevlogelf83]

*sniff sniff* what’s that I smell? Quality? Hell ye! Welcome back!

[@Dream8ubble]

This is even more lovely then usual! So amazing!

[@sleeplesssongbird7625]

Unfortunately I've had issues with my computer the last month, so I was not able to view this when it first was uploaded, But damn that is some impressive work. :0 Nellie looks amazing! her look is almost like a 1930's vamp model, I love it! And such expression that carries in both the song and artwork.

[@mariasimoes9589]

That's so beautiful!! I still surprise myself with your talent of giving body and image to songs as touching as this

[@tyler4eg]

So powerful, Wonderful work as always

[@maddie5329]

I SCREAMED IM SO EXCITED IVE BEEN WAITING FO SO LONG AHHHH

[@kaijunyx9805]

Your drawings are beautiful, your style and this song are an amazing combination! ♥

[@E05_Mabashi]

I feel like I watched ypur every animation today, they're lovely!

[@ketereissmore3967]

Nellie has dark skin and Lucy has light skin, and then the lyrics sings, "Sorrow is when the dark meets the light". Is it intentional, or is it just coincidences?

[@87crowhat54]

Just don’t think about

[@kraken7141]

This thought is god

[@zipzapzop6519]

Idk that’s got some weird implications...

[@keatingmitchell4890]

Let’s not make this a race thing

[@ketereissmore3967]

@@keatingmitchell4890 Sorry, but I don't live in US, and it's not so racially conscious here. I was merely talking from the artistic angle, no offense towards a specific race of people, and definitely not trying to bring in political topics. For all it's worth, it could have been dark-skinned, white-skinned, or even green-skinned or whatever.

[@maryashley444]

This is exactly how I imagine this song holy shit thank you

[@FabledHeroes3351]

GASP MORE YES!!!!!! (Can we get Murder Murder next)

[@mikabella5057]

currently my favorite artist oml

[@KSClaw]

Eeee, this is one of my favourite songs too

[@crystalchubs5057]

At 1:53 in the background I can her her sing “I want to live” and then something else right after. I can’t make out what she’s singing, can anyone else?

[@JulyBaby]

I think I got it wrong but it sounded close to "why can't I" from what I hear.

[@SailorSabol]

I can’t believe they cut this song

[@woooooooooooooooooooooooo]

They did what

[@SailorSabol]

• - the musical cut this song from the Broadway production

[@woooooooooooooooooooooooo]

@@SailorSabol :(

[@Danashae]

beautiful as always

[@brittdew269]

Wonderful as always😁

[@suzannerider9460]

At least the prostitution in the play happens for a reason,. More often than not, prostitutes are portrayed in a bad light. They are made to be the ones to blame for all levels of the world. What the musical does is to portray them as the human beings that they really are. The fault is with society and not with the women themselves. That is one good thing you get from the musical in my opinion.

[@RevolErtaeht]

Well said, some (whether they are male or female) are forced into prostitution at very young ages and not by their own choice like the line 'We don't have a choice' Some woman do it to provide for their kids and keep their homes hence Nellie's line 'I have a child and children must be fed'.

[@shoto94]

Beautiful! I love it as always!

[@supersnails1747]

It’s so good!! I love your animatics! Your very talented and you should be a real animator... thing.. I love it so much.. SOOO MUCH! P.s before this comment gets drowned in all your adoring fans thank you for getting me attached to this musical. 🙂🙂

[@ag4every1]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ALL MY LIFE

[@izanagikishimoto6744]

Im such a big fan of your work and i can't wait for your next video

[@nazkadellamorte]

Very cool as always, I can’t wait to see his work and nothing more.

[@drewcherpin4271]

I absolutely love this. Your style is so cool!!

[@stinkynorsk5883]

Another absolutely gorgeous piece of art!! Keep up the amazing work, love!

[@RevolErtaeht]

Ya vids are amazing as always, ya really capture the emotion of the songs.

[@fufuture2101]

love the animation!

[@falitoty817]

This song is really beautifull

[@curestarlight3023]

Definitely worth the wait. And I can so relate with the issue of artist's block.

[@sofiacevallos2536]

It's also one of my favorite songs from the musical too😀😀😀

[@celiniatepes8579]

Really great video ! ^^

[@victoriaschmidt1007]

I love the drawing in the video, it's awesome.

[@rakiahbaker5589]

Yay! You've done it again!

[@boreragnarok8903]

Oh my god, this is absolutely amazing; I️ wish I️ could like this video more than once

[@amandapedroso4728]

this song was so necessary aa what a wonderful portrayal

[@mayou7381]

*This make me cry, this song is so meanful my god it's beautiful*

[@altersasmr]

I love this so sweet

[@ThatGuy-dc3lg]

Thank you so mucj

[@threedicksonabench3141]

I’m not crying You are

[@eviem.6903]

This is so good hh

[@threedicksonabench3141]

Here take my flashlight

[@wolf_quill]

Yes, this is beautiful!!! Also would you consider animating the tracks to make a story or of it while using the songs? I’d love that! From the time Jekyll is trying to sway the council to aid him right to the end! Brilliant work thus far

[@justsomeokami8867]

Wow...this is a nice song 😯

[@anniesmiles4758]

You just got yourself a new subscriber

[@DragonGirl2000]

I love your Art ❤

[@mikabella5057]

Very curious ... have you listened to The Scarlet Pimpernel (or even the pre broadway recording with Linda ... i own the CD bc not all the songs are on youtube!)? Its written by the same composer and i think it had great music that would do well with your style of animation!! anyways really enjoy your work!

[@SKMichels]

Mika Bella I actually have listened to the soundtrack, and am considering doing something with it in the future :) Nothing set in stone yet though, there's some others I want to do first! And thank you!

[@mikabella5057]

S. K. Michels omg yay!! whatever you do im so excited! thanks for responding!

[@operaticmickey8309]

+ S. K. Michels - I've known of your earlier videos of bring on the men & someone like you. if you ever do I suggest Storybook (linda eder's version from pimpernel concept album!) don't like the Broadway rendition in 98. +Mika Bella - omg i know,it's a crime! plan to correct that with my channel, where it can be found in one place and having plot synopsis. please subscribe...if you want to.

[@xdfreya]

Yesss!

[@cassieweddle1722]

The beauty of your art and the music underscores the tragedy of these women's lives. They are forced by society to use sex to earn a "living" and feed themselves instead of working an honest job where they could actually live in the daytime and be free to be who they are and not be sex toys. It's horrible and unjust and not right. Raise a glass and pray for them.

[@danielanderson3878]

"Randy, did you rent out 'ladies of the evening?'"

[@lenarosic]

You sre truly amazing. Please, try to do full comics, original or based on movie/novel/...you have talent for that.

[@TIZ_Astik]

прекрасная песня

[@jackerson4315]

I'm shaking

[@skyharpy4623]

Pls do the wedding next

[@thomasleitstein2181]

YUS

[@nayeonheo5585]

Right hand error in 1:45. great work!

[@FabledHeroes3351]

This is gonna sound so crazy but can we get a Wolverine and X-23 Animatic with Way Down We Go by Kaleo Playing

[@rosegirl3220]

This reminds me of Satine from Moulin Rouge

[@rabidunicorn46]

S.K. Michels I would love to see you do something with dreamed a dreamed it’s from le miserables if you could

[@guessmyname1246]

While I listen to this my cuz is just sneezing in sync with the song