John Owen-Jones Music of the Night

John Owen-Jones at the gala closing concert of the 66th Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. July 2012

[@iwantcandy94]

I love his version of the phantom. he has the right amount of seduction, mystery, and raw emotion. he embodies the essence of the phantom very well I think.

[@sahza8770]

I totally agree and I like your way to describe his interpretation of Phantom

[@lizythewizzmeow2621]

He has a sexy powerful voice I like his interpretation of the phantom because he does exactly what a man who kidnaps a woman's heart would do use softness in the beginning then make the woman tremble at his dominance ! That is what the phantom of the Opera does he knows what he wants but yet shows his soft side to his Christine and that is very manly and mysterious John Owen Jones is the Phantom of the Opera.

[@AH-qu4yh]

So true ❤️❤️❤️

[@Tasha22Bella]

couldn't agree more. I feel a lot of other Phantoms miss one of those things or use too much of it in one way or another or some overcompensate by portraying him as all madness and not enough gentleness.. forgetting that he's in fact in love with Christine, not just a maniac and his captures that essence for me. Honestly I'd understand if in the end, JOJ being Phantom, if Christine just said, "nope, sorry Raul, I'm running off with Phantom, we're inlove.."

[@Tasha22Bella]

@@lizythewizzmeow2621 You understand exactly how I feel.. I feel too many overplay the dominance and aggression factor losing the fact that he's trying to seduce and make Christine fall in love with him.. just as he's in love with her.. JOJ is my Phantom of the Opera too!!!

[@BrookedeRosa]

His voice is flawless and he’s one of the rare phantoms who doesn’t overact. Love me some JOJ

[@handorand401]

JOJ's voice is a compromise between opera and musical singing, this is bloody awesome and i love his freely open voice, which he controls with world class professionalty.

[@Wikingking]

Thank you, you have expressed my thoughts better than I could have :) This is the exact definition of his characteristic.

[@Wikingking]

@TLM ummm, ok...

[@jonathanwang9613]

That "soar~~~~~" is just killing me...Gosh I love his voice...

[@grahtman]

To me that note is the most important note of the entire song. It is absolutely stunning. Brilliant song from Andrew Lloyd Webber

[@operainhousedamienprousete9582]

This is my version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqGqgKCpfaiYqa8

[@operainhousedamienprousete9582]

@@grahtman This is my take on it . kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqGqgKCpfaiYqa8

[@怎麼說]

absolutely agree.

[@georgieag]

The fact that this happened within walking distance of my house and I wasn't there just kills my soul.

[@ljc.93]

+Georgia Griffiths do you live in Kensington/Chelsea/Knightsbridge too

[@georgieag]

+Lukas Julian No this didn't happen there.

[@evilripzor]

+Georgia Griffiths You can watch him almost every night at "Her majesty's theatre ~Phantom of the opera" :D I just whent to see the show last monday...

[@mkonjhg1]

That's one hell of a "To Be"

[@patriciaharman2212]

John Owen Jones sings this song better than anyone and is so very handsome with such sophistication. He is perfection in singing and looks and entertainment. Wow!

[@christinedennison7770]

Yes and Yes.!

[@windchaser12]

No, he doesn't.

[@christinedennison7770]

@@windchaser12 I like his version, though maybe not the best. It's all personal taste I guess

[@DustyMayT]

I really, really appreciate his performance. I took note when I watched the 25th Anniversary video and heard him at the curtain call. I was like, "Who the heck is that champ with the super rich voice?!" He also interprets in an interesting way. Very captivating, I like it.

[@p.singson3910]

Dusty May Taylor I watched the movie today till the end and I also had the same question. Then I saw him here, and you commenting.

[@TheAdventuresOfLiz]

I loved him before, but when i saw the 25 anniversary.... I was speechless and his voice is just amazing

[@dewihapsari]

Same. That's why I'm here now 😄

[@MissBliss.]

Same here. I was like 'wow!'. He has a new fan for sure.

[@annmitchell4663]

@@dewihapsari JOJ was always my favourite Phantom..the final lair was always breathtaking..he was so seductive.

[@deborahingle2301]

That "to beeeeeeeeee" WOW!

[@johnnaras]

+Deborah Ingle Have you heard the "to be" from Alfie Boe? Let's see then how many wows you are going to write. Cheers!

[@deborahingle2301]

John H. I would have started writing wows, but then I never would have stopped ;)

[@Whatever-ow4bg]

I had the pleasure of sitting front row for Phantom on Saturday. John Owen-Jones performance was flawless as the tortured Phantom. So impressed.

[@altf1279]

Gareth Priest *chokes on jealousy*

[@RafaMedinadaydream]

If he was my father I'd ask him to sing for me all the time hahahaha

[@republicpicturesstudios6045]

Someone should remake the film version seriously! And make it right this time!!! And get John Owen Jones to play the Phantom this time!!

[@eljordinio7647]

Anyone but Gerard works

[@Guy-bm5wh]

@Bill Corben nah ramin is an insult to the books

[@DramaqueenEstrella27]

Shivers every time, man. John and ramin all the way. :)

[@patriciaharman8325]

This is the most perfect rendition of The Music of The Night that I have ever heard John Owen Jones has the most beautiful voice to me. I hope to see him i person one day.

[@moniquerizza]

When you listen to his version, it's like his voice is enveloping you, going right through your bones..oh the goosebumps!!!! o.o

[@jeanfisher2713]

Monique Mendoza that is what Alfie's voice to me. This rendition does not show off his voice to its best my opinion. Too many quiet phrases.

[@elizabethohlmuller1483]

I saw JOJ in PTO by accident! I had time to kill In London. They were selling half price tickets. I had never heard of him before. Been a fan ever since!

[@bprebula]

that's where I first heard him as well, right before he left for JVJ on Broadway. His performance was mesmerizing.

[@petitmeowmeow]

2:09 my man couldn't even keep his eyes open for as long as he held that note

[@FairyDust0704]

I can't believe he is returning to London as the Phantom. I've never been more excited in my life

[@meghankleijwegt]

Me to! With Celinde!😍

[@FairyDust0704]

+Meghan Kleijwegt YEEES! Even better! :D

[@emimamomu]

+FairyDust0704 WAIT HE IS? In her majesty theater??

[@meghankleijwegt]

+emilija mundeciema Yes! With Celinde as Christine

[@emimamomu]

+Meghan Kleijwegt I just burst into tears because I can't go :( I can't believe I'll miss one of the greatest phantoms of all times

[@AmandaAndBridget]

The single most beautiful and captivating rendition of this song EVER

[@JimJim-xg9yz]

Just watched the comparison vid of numerous actors doing that 'be', and yet I can for sure say JOJ's is the best. Infinity out of 10.

[@clickonmikey01]

What makes his the best is that he doesn’t take a big breath before the word “to be” like almost every other phantom. He breathes way before everyone else and sustains the “to be” longer than everyone else! The others take a Big Gulp of air and makes it sooo more obvious of a big note coming…. John just does it effortlessly

[@mytatteredwings]

I will never tire of watching this performance. I only wish I had the pleasure of seeing him as the phantom.

[@OlloTi]

I could listen to JOJ and Anthony Warlow sing all night. Amazing!

[@DreynHarry]

WOW! What a voice. He was my second most beloved Valjean (no one beats CW), but so far..... he is my favorite Phantom. this version is flawless. WOW!

[@into.the.wood.chipper.]

I like how he smiles on only one side of his face- exactly the way he would if he was wearing the mask, which obscures the other half. In performance, smiling on both sides would have been difficult because the makeup constricts movement of the lips on that side, but it also would have been pointless because the mask would be covering it.

[@into.the.wood.chipper.]

Lydia Buckout I've been singing this twice a week at karaoke since hearing it twice- once in 1992 and again in 2014. It gets a great response every time. :) Even won a singing contest once. It helps a lot to be able to relate the character to your own life, the loneliness in it. It's just karaoke, but even there, people are either going to like it or hate it. There is still an audience. Putting your own true emotion in there really makes a huge positive difference. I've seen people weep, clutch their hearts, gasp, cheer, applaud...Sometimes in the middle of the song...And it always seems like they're doing that for someone else in another part of the bar because never been popular or well-liked. Would be doing this for a living if I had a better memory. My dad could really croon but never did anything with it. I want to do something with it.

[@gerardtaylor3340]

I think the facial expressions on only one side of his face is muscle memory. It's simply how he's always sung the song and the brain resists variation.

[@anneahlefeld1989]

@@gerardtaylor3340 I've noticed it too. I saw an interview with Hugh Panaro and he said he had to actually do occupational therapy because his have on one side didn't work right . I wonder if it was the same for him? I think it's kinda hot actually. I was waiting to see if he did it here too, because he does it in the 25 the anniversary with Ramin , Hugh , and Peter.

[@Aleksandra19045]

I heard him in the theatre...it was more than incredible!

[@charlieni645]

Lucky for you! He hasn't played any role in any musical for a fairly long time. Hope he can get back to his root very soon by playing JVJ or Phantom for another year or so. I wish I can see him on stage for at least once in my life...

[@songthief9560]

倪传历 i hope that An American Victory is a great musical, he deserves the opportunity to create/debut a role for the world. I want his patience these last two years to pay off. Really John sounds more compelling than ever, Broadway would be fools not to use him. Since he's done the very best that Webber as well as Boubil and Schonberg have to offer, I think it would be nice if he added more Sondheim roles to roster. I would love to see him in a revival of Sunday in the Park with George.

[@avp2192]

think that it depends on the generation fans were born in that determines which Phantom and Christine are their favourites, for example fans who were born in 1940s - 1970s will always love sarah brightman and Michael Crawford the most as the roles and fans born in 1980s-1990s will favour john owen jones as the phantom or if the fans only really watch films they will possibly favour Gerrard butler as the phantom, fans born in 2000s and 90s will mostly favour Sierra Bogess and Ramin Karimloo as the roles as their is a big chance the first time they have seen phantom was on the 25th anniversary dvd there is also other reasons of course such as the fans prefer a certain voice, take on the role or they are attracted to a certain actor/actress more also in reply to why phantoms now a-days don't sing with the type of voice that Michael Crawford used and instead sing with power and more anger i would say because most people now adays will more likely critic the singer if they don't sing "vocally correct" and most people now prefer a voice that sounds comfortable in a way and expect a phantom to sing with power instead of a ghostly and creepy accented voice, if you have read this full message, thank you very much!

[@usercrying]

Wow never thought of it that way. And you're right, I was born during the late 90s and Ramin and Sierra are my favorites (though John is a close second)

[@avp2192]

+Rose J. same i was born in 99 and my favourite is kind of a draw between ramin and john, mainly because i like some parts of the songs they sing better than the other and their style of singing in aome songs

[@avp2192]

+BMGaming *some

[@warrenmcfadden3918]

I prefer a richer voice like Anthony warlow and norm lewis I feel alot of ppl love ramin higher register

[@19genowefa21]

You are correct, I was born in the 40s and Michael Crawford is my favorite. But John Owen-Jones is my second.

[@leedscab123]

I cannot help myself coming here to listen to JOJ sing this awesome show tune, HE IS AMAZING WHAT ELSE CAN I SAY.

[@leedscab123]

Have seen the Phantom more times than I remember and JOJ is easily the best I have ever seen.

[@dianapeek6936]

Its M Crawford for me every time.

[@ceciled6358]

Truly an angel of music

[@greybash]

He's in the zone! He's in the zone!

[@josieburden6316]

His voice is so beautiful what a pleasure to share this voice with the world. Thankyou John

[@nursejackie8872]

I saw his as the Phantom in Manchester about 6 years ago, he was absolutely amazing, I have never forgotten his presence on the stage and his voice.

[@kassshea2601]

Best phantom ever.

[@johnbeck9]

with this statement I agree 100%. One of the few singers to bring tears to my eyes. I saw there in 2001 for his performance in London, a night to remember.

[@marylh914]

Saw him in London in April 2011, and he is by far the most evocative Phantom of them all. I will never forget his style or his haunting voice. Bravo!

[@p9663e]

He has one hell of a voice, and an incredible technique... my favorite Phantom, honestly

[@dsm5523]

John Owen Jones is brilliant! I love his voice and interpretation. Simply incredible!

[@alyssabenjamin4444]

1:34 It's so sweet how he starts to really get into the acting. And of course, 1:59, John I think you have definitely touched my spirit...

[@elizabethnuckols1531]

i think this is the best i have ever heard someone sing Music of the Night....

[@PaulTheillusionist]

It is just breathtaking how good John Owen Jones os.

[@LaceyWright98]

I'm torn between him and Ramin. :) I like Ramin's harsher voice because it fits the Phantom well, but John has this incredible vocal control that at times I feel Ramin lacks. And let's not even begin to talk about John's falsetto....it is SO amazing, as proved in his recording of Bring Him Home. :) Then again, Ramin has an amazing falsetto as well, and he is playing that same role in Les Mis, lol!

[@MrBandity]

I feel the exact same way! Also Ramin's vibrato can be a little rough whereas JOJ's is very controlled(as you said) and smooth. JOJ Has that richer, more aged voice compared to Ramin's much younger and a little /too/ clear voice. They both have an amazing clear, unwavering head voice though. I have such a hard time choosing between JOJ and Ramin's JVJ, but I'm probably gonna have to go with Ramin's because his belting is utter perfection.

[@tanmary225]

I also, luv ramin and joj, which one should I chose? Ramin or joj? ????

[@LaceyWright98]

Tan mary Why not love both equally? :)

[@amanda6993]

Joj is the best phantom

[@clickonmikey01]

Ramin is emotional but sometimes Over-acting and over emotional- he misses the seductive part… he’s only aggressive and forgot to showcase the other side

[@oblongreceptionist8486]

Best Phantom ever. I have seen the show about two dozen times and he is just EPIC.

[@suzyharthcock7913]

This man is so gifted, what a talent !

[@ElevenerK]

the way he lifted his left eyebrow at 3:39 UGHHHHHHHHH made me shiver... cannot handle that seduction

[@Swan5656]

anyone else get shivers?

[@donmason4924]

Best ever I've I've ever seen

[@edalvarado157]

I applaud u. You and Ramin are two of the best.

[@Itzayjulio]

One of the best voices "The phantom of the opera" I've heard

[@ThomasGing]

Heavenly voice

[@nauanalima1]

OMG, he's so awesome

[@cinthiarinconpadron2911]

beautiful voice :)

[@nyxee55]

Voice of an angel

[@josephineking9481]

Goosebumps...what a fantastic version..

[@patriciaharman8723]

John is the best of all singers. I think he rocks.

[@tomtalker2000]

I have to say that John and Anthony Warlow are probably THE BEST portrayals of the Phantom that i have seen. In the past 5 musicals i've attended since seeing Michael Crawford for my very first experience. Each man will bring something different in playing this character. I have to say that Anthony Warlow is my favorite. There is something infectious about his baritone voice that breaths that extra little bit of life into the character. And being a singer myself it's not just how it's sung it's how it's how the character is acted. And in my honest opinion Anthony has both going for him voice and acting ability. The role was meant for a tenor to play as i'm a tenor myself. However, they've broken from tradition with folks like Warlow and Norm Lewis playing the character. And after seeing the show 5 times now most of the time with tenors in the role. The other that comes to mind being Peter Joback whose voice reminded me A LOT of Michael Crawfords. I think that this role was more suited for a baritone then a tenor because they can bring a more commanding authority to the various songs the Phantom sings. To each his own i suppose but i've been in music and have sung all my life. And being a tenor 1 with a higher contralto range. I feel confident in expressing my opinion on which type of voice should be playing this character.

[@JulietteVeronica1201]

For the Music of the Night, John Owen Jones is the best. He has the perfect voice for Erik like omg.

[@philippegli9653]

Absolutley amazing...and the best is that I saw him this automn at Her Majesty's theater as the Phantom! Together with the wonderfull Celinde Schoenmaker as Christine! I couldn't belive my luck!

[@gracemoseley6710]

It's the melismas for me dog. Best phantom of them all.

[@dais1151]

best phantom in my opinion. obviously he has the voice of a majestic welsh angel, but his acting is absolutely superb. i managed to catch seeing him in London a few years ago and it sent shivers down my spine. he can be so gentle (like here) but when he does "damn you" it's honestly terrifying. so glad i grew up with access to performances like this from home! videos like this are getting me through quarantine. stay safe. xoxo

[@gelc9041]

he is a good singer

[@Luvofmusic22]

Absolutely beautiful I can't think of anything more perfect.

[@michellenaomi495]

I saw him 5 days ago in Londen and he was absolutely perfect. I was used to Gerard Butler as the phantom and I thought that no one could surpass Gerard, well I was wrong. John's voice is a lot better and the way he puts the emotion in the way he sings is just perfection.. now I want to go back and see the the show all over again

[@yvettecampos8500]

Wish they could redo the movie but with John as the Phanttom.

[@cadjunuts]

For me this performance is the closest someone's ever come to Michael Crawford's level of intensity and perfection. My first impression of this song was that it was relatively easy to sing. You'd think you're past the worst of it when you manage the falsetto at 'spirit start to soar' and avoid sounding ridiculous at 'where you long to beeeee....' you still have to hold the long note at the end. Even John seemed to put in some vibrato at the end which would have made it easier. Crawford holds the note steady effortlessly throughout. with all due respect to JOJ of course.

[@clickonmikey01]

What u say is true …. However … if u compare the last phrasing of “help me make the music of the night…..” U will see that michael Crawford takes a breath prior to the last word “night”…. John however continues the phrasing and does not rely on a breath before the word “night” …. Which is a MUCH HARDER FEAT thy singing the last part without vibrato. John sustains it longer than Crawford. Both are nice … but No one breathes better in their phrasing than john….he doesn’t gasp for air right before the long nite of Night like JUST ABOUT EVERY OTHER PHANTOM. This is what makes him head and shoulders above the rest - on par with michael Crawford but far superior to screaming Ramin who takes too many breaths in his phrasing!

[@TedCohen1]

@@clickonmikey01 Totally agree. Always thought Crawford was overrated.

[@robertgray8710]

Jonesy one of our own damn that boy can hold a tune👍👍👍👍

[@annmitchell4663]

He's a wonderful Welsh Wizard...lush..😍

[@zoef9882]

I listened to Ramin's version and John's version....oh god I love John's.

[@patberschied3671]

Stunning video. Am very excited to be seeing John in concert next month. To hear him sing this in person gives me chills.

[@vi_56]

He is such an amazing Phantom! saw him 3 weeks ago in London♥

[@robertleJaxon4667]

What can you say. Just fantastic.

[@chloenkitty]

He’s absolutely amazing

[@leemav5136]

perfect

[@metsogrand]

I got blown away Twice In Edinburgh By This Man .Katie And Ruthie Were Good As Well

[@margarethornall5760]

seen John Owen Jones as phantom 3 times over the years always my favorites phantom of all time. please more concerts in England when time permits

[@rebeccahooper7968]

he acts it which is how songs should be sung bravo and encore John x x

[@vikrantkomalaputra7645]

I am also in love with JOJ voice over Ramin, I think his voice control techniques make this song very beautiful to me

[@jaysubstance]

And THAT is how it's done! Breathtaking.

[@seejay2856]

His voice is amazing 😍 he is the one i've been looking for when i saw the vid where Scherzinger sang with 4 phantoms

[@ordiedadula619]

I really love the support everytime he hits that high note.

[@blodwen6946]

The only time that I saw him live was some years ago in the outdoor Faenol festival in North Wales. You could have heard a pin drop. He was excellent.

[@tildakc]

Feels so wierd that I have seen him in real life... o.o Can't really get over it!

[@Proeda11]

JOH is the one above all, best JVJ Phantom any role he plays

[@TheWorldAccordingtoJim]

Absolutely beautiful.. Fantastic

[@leedscab123]

Just had to listen to this again for the 4th time today. BLOODY AWESOME.

[@clowns63]

ramin karimloo and john owen-jones all the waaaayyyy

[@jiaxinzhang9133]

couldn't love it more

[@The_Razors_Edge]

The strongest Phantom voice bar none. If he reprises the role in London, I'M IN!!!!!

[@audreydaleski1067]

Wonderful conductor, maestro.

[@pointofnoreturn3103]

Hmmm. His voice brings something unique and wonderful to the Phantom! I wonder what direction his voice has gone. He definitely has some of the spinto tenor sound. I have heard it said that a spinto soprano has the warmth and richness of a mezzo, and the easy high notes of a soprano. JOJ has some of the characteristics of a baritone in the lower part of his voice, and his high notes are pretty effortless! He does a wonderful job in the role!

[@Scottish-Exile]

I agree. Equally, an actor in a long running show will over time introduce their own 'variations' in order to avoid going stale and to keep the piece fresh. I know in interviews, JOJ has said how much he enjoyed the UK tour of POTO (and also the 25th Les Miz tour), as it gave him a chance to re-create the roles with the director, something you don't usually have the chance to do if you haven't been in the original cast.

[@dsm5523]

Brilliant! ❣️♥️

[@vycaltndqo]

my angel of the music

[@goodmusic3576]

He is the greatest singer, I love to listen to him.

[@scortia]

Jones feels like a good middle ground to Crawford's delicate, absurdly polished melodic approach and Ramin's more rough, deeper approach. Beautiful.

[@AnnamarieAmoroso-hy5zg]

❤I love it

[@pango007]

Absolutely amazing vocalist

[@kaylyn_m_d]

i’m crying this is so beautiful

[@seanhdzan9551]

Exquisite!

[@jo1908]

Best Phantom EVER

[@neilam6]

What a legend this guy is

[@TheVildee]

Was in London a few years ago to see him as phantom. It happened to be his day off and I can't get over it :( The dates with him not performing were changed right before we went there.

[@timlane5445]

So great to watch him. Love him les miserable. Watch closely he sings as if he has the mask on

[@ronaldkrisbiantogani]

Amazing..