Les Miserables: Do you hear the people sing: Sung by 17 Jean Valjeans from around the world

[@d3admane]

Javert's worst nightmare

[@d3admane]

Pfffffft

[@d3admane]

How the hell did this comment get so popular, ha. Blows up my notifications everyday.

[@Rich-gd4fc]

+DestinyofAwe Because it's fucking hilarious.

[@jackdullboy8723]

+DestinyofAwe javert be like I had 24601 problems now I had 17 more

[@Jesterbun]

So is so true

[@minermaxi]

Somewhere there are 17 Javert's looking for Jean Valjean.

[@cockroachcharlie5619]

Or one Javert looking for seventeen Valjeans...

[@ashtraydelicacy5773]

+Cockroach Charlie Would he have thrown himself off of a bridge sooner or later than intended?

[@Red-ym8ky]

Anthony Hart LOLLOL

[@connorerhart4094]

Anthony Hart At least the Japanese Valjean was also Javert

[@friendcomputer2293]

Does that mean he's on a quest of self-discovery?

[@Joggi98]

Ireland was like: "I only got one line, I'm gonna fucking nail this shit"

[@Mycroft93]

"Here's 800 years of struggle !"

[@leagueregistrations1057]

The first line was also sung by an Irishman too, the original and still best Valjean, Colm Wilkinson from Dublin.

[@Nicov55]

Best voice for sure

[@arigones]

The lad in the white shirt at the start spent 10+ years performing this song during Les Mis in Broadway. I'd hope you would know his nationality? Stage Heroes..

[@animelytical8354]

@@arigones it's not a nationality thing. He'd come under USA

[@mattmckane9454]

This is literally the biggest "me and the boys" moment in history.

[@milo8425]

Nah this is commie crap. The French Revolution was a horrifying disaster, just like their "resistance" to the Nazis and their "Empire" under Napoleon.

[@Thumper17]

Just me and the fellas. Couple lads.

[@jfalan]

Just imagine how unreal that was to experience live

[@MeanaBeana391]

Amen!

[@robashton5254]

You'd never forget it! Amazing

[@tuyetnguyen2199]

IKR the pepople there are so lucky :(

[@Thunder_Sniper]

Ii's actually a french experience ; )

[@dwaynecoy1871]

Thank god for KZbin. This is the power and brilliance of KZbin. How many millions of people around the world were able to experience this performance? I'm a premium member and would happily pay double the amount I pay.

[@abbiearcher4716]

Japan at the end of his bit: "Fuck, did I leave the stove on?"

[@monkeymouse]

Yes, that WAS the Iron Chef's Chairman Kaga!!!

[@Tker1970]

Yes it was!

[@Kenobi624]

Today's theme Ingredient: A Stolen Loaf of Bread.

[@あへへへあへ]

明日が来たときそうさ明日が〜ですよ！ 海外から日本語ってどう聞こえるんだろう… will hear Japanese how from the foreign countries

[@roger8712]

+いる ね。ヨーロッパ言語に比べると滑らかすぎる...

[@winkieblink7625]

It’s 2023…..The company NEEDS TO DO THIS AGAIN. What a thrill. The MOST Revolutionary & Emotional / Raw musical EVER Composed.

[@RyuTama42]

I would be over the moon to watch this production on stage again. If they ended up pulling this kind of mind-blowing move while I was there I would probably cry and then faint and then cry some more, lol. But to be serious it would legitimately be one of my favorite lifetime memories, for sure.

[@andrewm753]

Some of them are dead... but it could be replicated...

[@drbenkirk9119]

This can only be likened to the Olympics for musical theatre. Getting to walk with your countries flag in such a prestigious setting and then come put with this history making performance.

[@SNCFmatuer]

france just dod it last nigth #glorious

[@moralityisnotsubjective5]

@@SNCFmatuer Yeeeaaah....... what a debacle.

[@bigmaclily]

javert be like: i got 99 problems and valjean is 17 of them

[@pachutoazumadre32xD]

I got 24601 problems, and Valjean is all of them

[@michology0vol]

made my day lol

[@mochs62512]

Omg this comment wins so hard

[@tylercolligan8812]

I laughed at this a lot harder than I should have.

[@lauraelizabeth2274]

Genius. Pure genius.

[@GirlGamerReallywild]

I bet everyone in that room was hit with a wave of goosebumps when they sang in unison.

[@LegoRocker1984]

Even now I get goosebumps having watched this years ago.

[@patrickdaughdrill9326]

Their faces melted like the Nazis in Raiders

[@Psychol-Snooper]

Geesebumps?

[@sirnicholas5542]

I was, and I wasn't even fucking there

[@BarbaraStPierre-p9z]

Omg yes

[@ericmaine]

Amazing how this can be sung in so many different languages and still not lose the power/message

[@1smolboiii]

the song of freedom can never lose it's power ps i'm drunk

[@anonymouspigeon8907]

@@1smolboiii Damn, that’s a mood. How to be Enjolras and Grantaire at the same time 💯

[@redhed6971]

Can’t wait to hear it in Klingon.

[@1smolboiii]

E VERTIME I'M DRUNK I HEAR THE SONG OF FEEDOM

[@zvonimirk.2233]

I don't know why, but Hungarian sounds so right ...

[@rachelschenck9761]

3:43 the Irish Jean Valjean is fantastic.

[@TrendingDiva]

I love it for 3 reasons. 1. A lot of Jean Valjeans. 2. Lea Salonga's voice is so clear and cuts through so many voices. 3. The most powerful Do You Hear the People Sing and One Day More .

[@Rjbaker83]

Trending Diva 17 Valjeans and you hear both Lea and Michael Ball

[@davidtomkins4242]

If you hear their voices above 17 world class tenors belting out as if their lives depended on it, that’s more to do with the guy on the mixing desk and the microphones

[@leejesson3368]

🎈

[@kirancox6123]

@@Rjbaker83 to be fair they have the most prominent lines in the song

[@Tumblepatch]

Are you really not gonna talk about how ALL I can hear is Philip Quast absolutely smashing it! XD

[@Sunflowers1591]

It shows just how truly international Les Miserables is. On the face of it it's the story of 19th century French protestors but it speaks to ALL people who are being downtrodden and have no rights.

[@redmatters9318]

Proletarians of the world unite and join the peaceful but challenging struggle. You have nothing to lose but your shackles! G'day mate from Australia 🇦🇺 .

[@glyn6170]

it could be the new national anthem of the UK at present.

[@EternalShadow1667]

It is only about 20 or so countries that have translated versions though. I'd argue that this song actually represents a very Western view of revolution. Which makes sense, it is a French song. I'd say that it's not as translatable to other non-Western cultures as it may seem.

[@boxlessone1046]

@@EternalShadow1667 I see, that’s quite interesting, would you happen to have a song you would consider more international?

[@briansantos1700]

Pretty much the song for anyone working in retail. Or anyone working in a corporate office and not in the C-suite.

[@CatalinaLinal7710]

I appreciate Japan getting a slightly longer part, because their sentences are often much longer and this way he didn't had to stop mid-sentence.

[@c0brah2OO2]

Yes because of partials like na ka mo etc in japan they have to for grammar

[@kpopahjussi]

And it was Chairman Kaga!!

[@ClandestineSnowman]

@@kpopahjussi Allez CUISINE!

[@wage0048]

Also, he's "The Chairman" from the original Iron Chef series..

[@sandtats]

My Japanese husband agrees!👍

[@karenkirkpatrick6438]

OUTSTANDING! That guy from Austria was very powerful!

[@tejaswoman]

Right? I'm super impressed by the ones who can capture us in a different language.

[@logyscott]

This was the most epic finale ever. If there was one last song on Earth, one grande finale, this should be it.

[@xenonlit]

People don't get IT. The bulk of humanity is not White men from mostly European nations or the UK. The song speaks for well over 7 billion humans.

[@rollespil1000]

I doubt there was any evil intent behind the performance. I'm pretty sure that a Nigerian Valjean would have been perfectly welcome. As for the gender thing, Valjean IS male in the play. You could change the script, like performing Hamlet with all-female roles, but then you would have a new piece of art, not the original. I agree that the message in the song is universal -a call for people to overcome persecution and adversity.

[@kingsmorri]

just accept this is beautiful

[@elishaso]

+Tore Bolhoej lol

[@elishaso]

+Tore Bolhoej but right

[@romjab]

this is what javert sees in his dreams

[@michology0vol]

*nightmare

[@druidkat7]

Javert...or people with attitudes like Javert. And I know plenty of people like that. Too many "Judging Javerts" in the world. We need more forgiving Bishops with silver candlesticks.

[@jahdpianist]

+druidkat7 lol

[@heleneschenbacher8512]

Lol??

[@Condottier]

Probably in his most secret dreams too, taking it to another Victor Hugo adaptation, think of Frollo and Esmeralda, he though about just killing her, but deep inside he actually desired her.

[@cameronlane1281]

No one: Not a soul: Mr. Leyton from Ireland: V I B R A T T O

[@fredbloggs1976]

Jeff Leyton (Ireland) blows most of these guys out of the water when he comes in 3:45 gives me chills everytime!! Fantastic stuff even all these years later

[@jackrose5077]

Absolutely same, man came out SWINGING and I love it every time haha

[@theunloadedrpg1376]

if anyone can sing a revolutionary song its the irish

[@thedukeofswellington1827]

@@theunloadedrpg1376 well most of them

[@jamestruckey8896]

Let the geeks sing and then we'll give them douchebag awards for all of you. Do you hear yourselves singing douchebags. Listen to the sounds of retards on utube as they brag about being slick but they can't touch this nigga.

[@benkenobi5128]

I'd say his spontaneous, epic, loud, inspiring take is on par with Colms soft spoken, quiet, holy, and downright gentle take

[@natalieoravova5997]

UK: Do you hear the people sing singing the song of angry men, it is the music of a people who will not be slaves again, when the beating of your heart, echoes the beating of a drum, there is a life about to start when tomorrow comes France: A la volonté du people, et à la santé du progress Germany: Das ist die Symphonie von Menschen, die nicht länger Sklaven sind! Japan: Arata ni atsui inochi ga hajimaru asu ga kita toki sou sa asu ga Hungary: Állsz-e mellénk, hogyha kell, Kiállsz-e értünk s harcunkért? Sweden: I från vår barrikad Så kan man se ett framtidsland Så kom med och slåss Du ska kämpa med oss om du kan Poland: Wytęż słuch to śpiewa lud Co nie chce żyć w niewoli znów Netherlands: Van al die mensen die verdommen om nog langer slaaf te zijn Canada: When the beating of your heart, echoes the beating of the drums, there is a life about to start when tomorrow comes. Austria: Wenn du kämpfst mit ganzer Kraft, hat bald ein Ende alle Not. Australia: Some will fall and some will live, will you stand up and take your chance, the blood of the martyrs will water the meadows of France Norway: Kan du høyre folkets song? Det er ein song frå arge menn! Czech Republic: Chcem tady žít už máme bídy dost i běd i svévolí Denmark: Når de dumpe trommers bud svares af stærke hjerteslag Da skal et bedre liv gå ud i den nye dag Ireland: Will you join in our crusade who will be strong and stand with me Iceland: Þannig er söngur þeirra sem að þrældóm aldrei vilja meir USA: Do you hear the people sing, say do you hear the distant drums, it is the future that they bring when tomorrow comes Taken from: linguaphiles.livejournal.com/4664221.html

[@matiasrijo]

a fucking hero

[@arasley]

Thank you!

[@bailzers5989]

The first part should be split in two, the man who sings with no name is Colm (who plays the bishop in the movie) who is Irish...

[@jenniferbloomfield2486]

@@matiasrijo haha

[@jenniferbloomfield2486]

@@bailzers5989 he was also the original valjean that I think got the musical off and running hence he started. It didn't do well in france as fair as I know. Though it may have changed now.

[@OcelotWhisperer]

Fucking Ireland!! That was insane! I just keep looping the epicness of his voice over and over wishing I could just hear him sing the full thing

[@nours2509]

I want to hear him sing who am I and bring him home

[@OcelotWhisperer]

Noor Semrani​ there actually is a video online of him singing Who Am I, but it's awesome to hear his intense voice in this song

[@OcelotWhisperer]

Also, he sings the last part of the intro in the 10th anniversary, the "how long oh lord before you let me die"

[@cherries_and_wine]

I've seen his "bring him home" on youtube, search it

[@saoirsekennedy4661]

Ikr he killed it 👍

[@abcd-jk4zb]

I envy all those people who were lucky to see this live.

[@grimrhea5459]

me too, like you must've been really lucky if you got to see this live

[@fourteenwest]

@@grimrhea5459 how about that chubby guy in the front row

[@BarbaraStPierre-p9z]

I did

[@nolandavis1129]

“When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.” -Thomas Jefferson

[@sketchysketchbook1441]

Why should people need to fear people, I wish could could all just have trust and responsibility for each other. 😢 We need God's help

[@nolandavis1129]

@@sketchysketchbook1441 “But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If Men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.” -James Madison

[@mabithebard]

so angry that im agreeing with a quote from thomas jefferson

[@VT-mw2zb]

🤣 The rebels lost in this case. The lucky one sang "Empty chairs at empty tables". The unlucky ones were just dead.

[@VT-mw2zb]

🤣 The rebels lost in this case. The lucky one sang "Empty chairs at empty tables". The unlucky ones were just dead.

[@leahsrichards]

It's nearly midnight which sounds like a great time for me to fall in love with some Irish dude from a video that's nearly twenty years old that he's only featured in for three seconds.

[@quentook3837]

I think he's also in the Prologue singing 'How long, oh Lord, before you let me die?'

[@nancyjones677]

😂😂😂😂

[@davidtomkins4242]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmK0apmZe8mEibs

[@hectorsmommy1717]

Except he is Scottish. He just happened to appear in a production in Ireland. Just like Robert Marien appeared in a production in France even though he is Canadian.

[@big_badaboom]

@@hectorsmommy1717 Also, Rob Guest from the Australian production, was a New Zealander.

[@pandesaljim1126]

Someone get Javert! Look at all the Valjeans he can catch

[@SeaDefend]

"Gotta catch' em all!" - said Javert xD

[@connorerhart4094]

The Japanese Valjean was also Javert

[@Heida77]

DancingFeather Fun fact: Egill Ólafsson, the original Icelandic Jean Valjean, portrayed Javert in a new version in 2012!

[@aurelia8028]

Javert's dead.

[@al-nahdahnandu8922]

A huge of waves of jean valjean is coming!!!

[@DexM47]

Ok, sure, Ireland nailed it, but he got the best part to sing, with the key change. That helps a lot.

[@Trepur349]

To song is to short to have gotten through all 17 of them, so they repeated the whole song and edited a few lines. Hungary and Ireland sang the same line.

[@Chelsea-sf3bx]

That’s what I thought too

[@alexander9703]

No way. _"Some will fall and some will live, will you stand up and take your chance? The blood of the martyrs will water the meadows of France!"_ Australia got by far the best bit. Ireland got a single line.

[@bryansammis998]

He belted it out of the park!!!😉👍

[@brandonevans3267]

Alex Saunders Aye Australia is repressing lad!

[@williamhunt2819]

Victor Hugo this is the fruits of your labor thank you for such a powerful and unforgettable book you have written for the world. Your work will go on forever and ever. Rest In Paradise Victor Hugo!

[@richardbenitez1282]

I read one comment that Hugo spent 17 years writing novel.

[@IXScasualty]

⁠Les Misérables is one of the greatest stories in the world. I think if everyone stopped to read it we could be much happier as a species.

[@mariemaland589]

​@@richardbenitez1282 it did take him around 17 years to complete the novel, however frim those 17 years, he onlyvspent about 5 years working on it (from 1845 to 1848 then from 1860 until completion and publication in 1862)

[@RawkLobstah88]

Jesus. That explosive hit of "One Day More". I would have killed to be in that theater just for that.

[@christophermchenry1146]

Then you'd have Javert after you.

[@nubilepro]

Now we just need 17 Javerts to sing "AND I'M JAVERT!"

[@zarghunaanwari4989]

It will be a big pleasure to sing internationaly but not worth to be Javert dude!!

[@jdoubsfox1]

+Legatus Marcus Your the type of person who makes me love the interner

[@comradebreigir5638]

Everyone loves Ireland's guy. I say Austria's was damn good.

[@benedictjoelvillarojo4024]

yeah he was. But he sings like he's planning an attack on Poland.

[@luciesvabova1865]

I like the polish guy too.

[@BelleroseQC]

Swedish Valjean is underrated.

[@johannesanopheles]

And the Czech one.

[@matthewbennett9791]

@@BelleroseQC Go look at some of his stuff from Chess....Anthem and his ending of Endgame are on point.

[@global_tomo]

Japan was the only non-Western country to participate, and I am proud that Takeshi Kaga, the only person of non-European sang in Japanese, an Asian language. And Japan is the third country where Les Misérables has been performed, after the United Kingdom and the United States. 日本が唯一、欧米以外の国から参加した。そして唯一の有色人種として加賀武史さんが、アジアの言葉である日本語で歌ってくれたことを誇りに思う。そして日本はイギリス、アメリカに次いで３番目にレミゼラブルが上演された国だ。

[@shqa574]

Takeshi Kaga has the most resonant, vibrant voice. I saw him singing for the first time today. His voice is amazing. I can't believe this man was Iron Chef Chairman Kaga. I recognized his face from somewhere, and checked his bio. Someone should post videos of his musical performances.

[@EungNiEMMY]

It’s very nice.

[@ウィッチ-w3e]

誇り高いです。もし次があるなら香港を代表した方もお招きして頂きたいですね。

[@eeduranti]

Of course he is know in the west as "The Chairman" from the Japanese Iron Chef.

[@shqa574]

@@eeduranti I had no idea he was a famous musical theater actor.

[@natebailey1122]

The Irish Jean Valjean has an incredible voice

[@ぽめ太郎-z3t]

どこの人ですか？

[@윤형철-g2l]

@@ぽめ太郎-z3t 뒤에서 3번째로 부른 사람.

[@catherinehiggins4476]

​@gaelanwhite8842 This Song 🎵 Tell it all ,❤

[@catherinehiggins4476]

@natebaily112,1year ago Thank,s Highighted it, Hello I am Catherine nice to meet you ,

[@catherinehiggins4476]

@user-sy6gj8vb8v Hello I am Catherine how are you Doing ,

[@shamr0ck]

Audience: Wow that was really good. Norway: Hold my beer Ireland: Leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerooooooooooyyyyy Jenkins

[@Irrenhaus1234]

It's like every irish person is born with the gift of singing

[@landonorris6]

@@Irrenhaus1234 thanks✊🇮🇪

[@lonewolf2k05]

Best voice on this just found out he's Scottish and its colm Wilkinson that's Irish lol imo he's the better singer anyway

[@OmegaGamer707]

He looks like his veins were going to pop out of his head

[@theemperorofman7777]

@@landonorris6 potato

[@cmd2tuts]

Let's just acknowledge Ireland once more.

[@vellbariaofficial]

And that one was with conviction !!!

[@barbarac57]

That’s my college friend Craig Shulman singing the last Valjean. Vice like a Clarion bell. One of the nicest men ever 💜💜💜

[@standwithmight7352]

I love how fantastically unifying this is. If you consider the tensions that have existed between some these countries and what some have done to others in only the last hundred years, it is such a massive accomplishment that they all stand here together, as one.

[@tomgallowitz]

Stand With Might That’s the power of Les Miserables in any form In brings people together

[@TheEnoses1]

People are the same in every country, only our governments divide us.

[@_Woody_]

We need the World State my friend. Peace for humankind.

[@datfisheboi6519]

There are people alive today who remember when many of these countries fought in the most deadly war in human history against each other. It's amazing how far we've come in a human lifetime.

[@landonorris6]

@@TheEnoses1 exactly

[@exclamation.]

Denmark is exactly how I imagine Valjean I kinda wished that France had a bigger part in this rendition bc the story took place in the country but the concert just seemed absolutely breathtaking I loved hearing Lea through the chorus of Valjeans, what a strong voice! It must have been such a memorable night for all the performers, musicians, and audience members involved

[@louisbeer]

It’s more the fact that all 17 valjeans shared 3 mics whereas quast and Lea had their own that’s why their voice carries through the union, however I agree., I love this song

[@Magamonair]

I thought France would get a slightly bigger share as well, not gonna lie, but now I'm curious to watch the show!

[@EmmelineSama]

Yes, he is most famous for being an actor. I today I learnt he also was Jean Valjean. Cool.

[@LenaBlak]

Kurt Ravn who was the Danish was a magnificent Jean Valjean, really amazing. Stig Rossen is another Danish actor who has been Jean Veljean, however on West End. There is a beautiful video online of them singing together. Really great Valjeans both of them.

[@MrCanadianDavid]

Robert Marien who performed in French is actually Canadian - and has performed the role in New York, London and Paris, in both English and French.

[@GenerationTech]

so many beautiful languages!

[@youtubingjaguar5082]

*Yes, si, oui, ja.* It's just me saying yes again and again. ;)

[@baqnan]

Generation tech! What are you doing here?

[@thomaschan1227]

the countries participated were free country.

[@frangloidplantagenet6333]

you watched this vid? Aren't you supposed to make more star wars theories?

[@kamikazebadger5727]

I wished they added mexico

[@Paul-td8qs]

Can't explain why but having watched and heard that countless times I still can't watch it without a tear coming to my eyes. Astonishingly powerful.

[@choirkitty]

Chills every time. It never gets old ❤❤❤❤

[@nbenefiel]

If we could all be together like this.

[@corinnedolan9843]

I love the two guys that turn to look at Ireland like "oh fuck he's gettin it"

[@dillonlehane7134]

Corinne Dolan Personally, I think a decent amount of credit should go toward the fact that his solo was not only at the key change, but also during a big bit in the crescendo. However, that being said, it can't be denied that Mr. Leyton fucking NAILED IT!

[@ehhidontknow]

i thought the same thing! his energy + voice is very enjolras

[@toshitakaochiai4782]

Corinne Dolan っっっっっ

[@lolarobin]

Japanese Valjean is the Iron Chef chairman. Also, I love the look on his face when he finishes his line. It's like "Hmm, did I forget to unlock the back door when I left the house?"

[@lamanley]

I thought the Japanese Valjean was quite impressive and manly. He really was a highlight....memorable!

[@Tommonius]

Norway and Ireland knocked their lines out the park

[@SchwarzeWitwe2]

Austria did it for me. Wow.

[@sethwutzke7197]

Moonfang god damn Ireland

[@cathalhughes5996]

Tommonius i love how my country just blow the rest out of the water

[@cathalhughes5996]

***** just saying that the singer blow it out of the water for the music loving island of ireland

[@katnisseverdeen8960]

Tommonius i am part Irish and i totally agree !

[@zenonempire3562]

I can only imagine how powerful this must have been to experience in person rather than through an old video. Because even through this video, you can hear just how powerful everyone's voices are together so I can only imagine hearing how booming it must have felt to witness this in person.

[@bradcullen3059]

Even the way Takeshi Kaga closes his mouth is epic.

[@Potterholic1]

You should see him on Iron Chef.

[@jacobfeagin8560]

Ireland didn't come to play! He was snatching all them powdered wigs! I'd love to hear a version of just him! Honorary Mentions: Austria, Norway, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Japan

[@2cv693]

Iceland also!!

[@SSonnal]

All the English parts sound puny compared to the others. Except for Ireland's brilliant performance of course.

[@jacobfeagin8560]

@Cherlock McFly Same thing with Poland. You can hear how hear how he has to rush to fit it all

[@S.Roth94]

Translating this to fit with an East Asian language while maintaining the meter has to be hard enough. Singing it has to be even harder. Mad props to them!

[@adrihooijer536]

@Jacob Feagin kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmK0apmZe8mEibs, Enjoy

[@kaizerkeller]

Good luck finding the real one, Javert.

[@Milordvega]

"Good luck finding the real one, Javert." Javert: Err, the only one in white without a tux?

[@akaSlasher]

I am Spartacus!

[@akaSlasher]

I am Spartacus! I am Spartacus!

[@billthewillgates1270]

They’re all real what are you talking about?

[@florenciabalori3625]

LOL

[@moralityisnotsubjective5]

This seems like a song many need to reacquaint themselves with in these times.

[@anetteinoue7965]

Yes it' wonderfull. I listen to it every day. So encouraging❤

[@CMGaming9999]

It’s a testament to how amazing Phillip Quast was that with 17 Valjeans he could still be fully heard

[@M.Kpunkt]

wonderful ♥️♥️♥️ and "Team Javert"♥️

[@mrjohnjenkins]

18 Valjeans if you count Colm! Yes, how powerful must PQ’s voice be to be able to hear every word clearly over all them Valjeans!!!

[@enchi6138]

Absolutely, and with such clarity 🙇

[@Ciclify]

1:42 Do you hear the people sing? Singing the songs of angry men? It is the music of the people who will not be slaves again! - When the beating of your heart Echoes the beating of the drums There is a life about to start when tomorrow comes! 2:05 A la volonté du peuple Et à la santé du progrès 2:10 Das ist die symphonie von menschen, die nicht länger sklaven sind 2:15 新たに熱い命が始まる (Arata ni atsui inochi ga hajimaru) 明日が来たとき　そうさ明日が！ (asu ga kita toki sō sa asu ga!) 2:27 Állsz-e mellénk, hogyha kell, Kiállsz-e értünk, harcunkért? 2:33 Ifrån vår barrikad så kan man se ett framtidsland, så kom med och slåss, du ska kämpa med oss om du kan! 2:43 Wytęż słuch to śpiewa lud Co nie chce tkwić w niewoli znów 2:49 Van al die mensen die verdommen Om nog langer slaaf te zijn 2:55 When the beating of your heart Echoes the beating of the drums There is a life about to start When tomorrow comes! 3:05 Wenn du kämpfst mit ganzer kraft Hat bald ein ende alle not 3:11 Some will fall and some will live Will you stand up and take your chance? The blood of the martyrs will water the meadows of France 3:22 Kan du høyre folkets song? Det er ein song frå arge menn! 3:28 Chcem tady žít, už máme bídy dost i běd a svévolí 3:33 Når de dumpe trommers bud svares af stærke hjerteslag Da skal et bedre liv gå ud i den nye dag 3:44 Will you join in our crusade? Who will be strong and stand with me? 3:50 Þannig er söngur þeirra sem að þrældóm aldrei vilja meir 3:55 Do you hear the people sing? Say do you hear the distant drums? It is the future that they bring when tomorrow comes! ... 4:12 One day more! I will join these people's heroes I will follow where they go I will know their little secrets I will know the things they know One day more! One more day to revolution We will nip it in the bud We'll be ready for these schoolboys ---Tomorrow we'll be far away Tomorrow is the judgement day Tomorrow we'll discover What our god in heaven has in store! One more dawn One more day One day more!

[@M.Kpunkt]

Wow.... fantastisch was du gemacht hast....✨✨✨

[@M.Kpunkt]

ich meine den Alex, mit den kompletten Lyrics... 👍✨✨✨

[@evakopecka4773]

3:28 Czech Jean ValJean is BEST Marian Vojtko. Les miserables again november 2022 in Prague Goja music Hall theather

[@evakopecka4773]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5DVlpelgrJ2Z6M

[@owothenoob616]

thanks

[@robinkouwer6318]

Javerts nightmare right here.

[@ashtraydelicacy5773]

It's his wet dream. All those Valjeans in one place with very few exits and hundreds of witnesses.

[@ClandestineSnowman]

Am I here Javert??? ...or am I over here??

[@robinkouwer6318]

Does javert have his own group of javerts too?

[@sneezingslug7745]

"AND IM JAVERT!" "No, IM JAVERT!" "IM JAVERT!" *17 Javerts begin dogpiling on eachother and pulling at eachother's hair*

[@naimaschaeffer6672]

More like the real reason why Javert killed himself

[@zenaidacamba3891]

All the people of the world need to start singing before its to late to be heard.....

[@lexiober3515]

Damn Ireland. That was solid

[@connorerhart4094]

If only there was a Scottish Valijean

[@MartinWVOandA]

Actually, Jeff Leyton IS Scottish!

[@connorerhart4094]

Lexi Ober Then why is he representing Ireland?

[@MartinWVOandA]

I am guessing because he is best known for a production that showed in Ireland, I suppose.

[@connorerhart4094]

Lexi Ober Colm Wilkinson is Irish

[@sallymj8957]

The Irish guy about halfway through was especially brilliant - gave me the chills!

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

*Japan* : everything sounds better in Japanese *Canada* : sounds too happy *Austria* : takes this song VERY seriously *Australia* : sounds *way* too happy singing "the blood of the martyrs will water the fields of France" *Ireland* : IT'S MY ISLAND

[@Peppi94]

Australia: ... will water the "meadows" of France. Just sayin'.

[@raspberrycrowns9494]

I feel like it was a missed opportunity to not have France sing "the meadows of France" part

[@littlefrankygirl]

The Europeans are mighty & powerful.... ....colonies wishy washy musical theatre style, very interesting

[@raspberrycrowns9494]

@@littlefrankygirl As a European, no.

[@Peppi94]

@@littlefrankygirl So is your attitude. You need to open your mind a little bit.

[@cocabomb8962]

鹿賀丈史かっこいいな

[@RageCreati0n]

The Icelandic part is beautiful. Roughly translates to “this is a song of worship the likes of which was never sung in a church”

[@jmitterii2]

I get: Þannig er söngur þeirra sem að þrældóm aldrei vilja meir which translates to: So is the song of those who Slavery never wants more

[@andrewvachon1943]

The lyrics to the song - in English - are: It is a music if a people who will not be slaves again.

[@sigridrp]

Yes, and that’s more or less what the Icelandic words say, too...

[@i-am-your-conscience]

He is called deception master, so he was successful 174 times with his bullshit :D

[@lipciucteodora2413]

Oh my god I'm gonna sob

[@CeridwenLynne]

Ireland, Austria, and Iceland totally slayed it.

[@roger8712]

ヨーロッパの主要国の中で日本人が歌っていることを日本人として誇りに思います🇯🇵！ I am proud that a Japanese sings in a European major country as a Japanese!!

[@albertB215]

Roger You have the exact similar mentality the Japanese had during the 20th century. Have pride in yourself. Not from being belonging to group of countries that are half a way across the globe

[@踏三山游五岳赶浪无丝]

同じ感じです！

[@aornis8895]

It is incredible how good this song sounds in any language. Also, the Japanese got a really handsome Jean Valjean ;)

[@ericwiddison7523]

He was on The Iron Chef.

[@chrisw3904]

The Japanese singer was the host of Iron Chef

[@dawnfire1]

i'd love to see the Japanese version with him in it

[@ScorchHellfire]

Was just about to post this. xD

[@peichiliu1943]

They literally don't look like the same person. Must be mistaken for the host of the cooking show.

[@mischabe3]

He is an accomplished actor as well.

[@aaronfoster5680]

That facial expression he makes is very much in the character of his "Chairman Kaga" persona. I almost expect him to shout out today's mystery ingredient afterwards.

[@thatperformer3879]

This is like the Olympic parade but for theatre

[@cecefernandes5657]

The Irish man was one of my favorite and I need to hear him song the entire song ahhh (along with Norway, Czech Republic and Denmark)

[@MariaNavarro-di7ee]

Bingo

[@Meshakhad]

Austria was also amazing.

[@JeffLeyton]

It’s now on my channel.

[@davidelliott2501]

Javert would wake up after having a nightmare like this in a cold sweat.

[@annecowden2441]

It is a theme song for today against those who trample without conscious on people everywhere. A rallying cry for freedom for all. A gorgeous song and inspiring and what incredible voices all together. Music can be such a wonderful thing to inspire us all.

[@naphackDT]

You do realize that the scene ends with all the revolutionaries being mowed down and dying pointlessly, right?

[@melindapearse4673]

I get so emotional hearing this music. And yes, an anthem for now!

[@feliscorax]

These words have new meaning today. Slava 🇺🇦!

[@ZafraD]

@@naphackDT Well yes, the title of it is basically "The Miserable". Doesn't mean we can't still feel a kinship to the idea.

[@carolthomas8528]

…. and even more true now a year later when we witness the plight of Ukraine .

[@GallorKaal]

This is what Civilization V would look like if there weren't wonders or Elefant Riders...

[@GallorKaal]

GOOFY GOOBER My bad, in german, we use f :D

[@Chrissi1986]

GOOFY GOOBER Proud to be German and to call it an "Elefant". Though, of course, I love this version of the song due to it's various languages. We should keep this diversity since it's our culture and soul..

[@The112Windows]

TheXxxisback Pretty sure there isn't an Australian civ..

[@GallorKaal]

Geekminer No shit. Here, have a cookie

[@ultimateninjaboi]

+TheXxxisback you sir. you win best comment.

[@stephenthompson4912]

Damn, why does it feel like the frenchman is trying to start something with the Englishman?

[@hectorsmommy1717]

Because he is actually Canadian from Quebec and we all know how much the Quebecois want their own country.

[@icarusphotovideo]

History

[@stephenthompson4912]

@@hectorsmommy1717 wow.....,thank you for telling me this

[@hectorsmommy1717]

@@stephenthompson4912 Several of the Valjean's aren't actually from the country they represent but they appeared in a production in that country. The other one I remember is Jeff Leyton (Ireland)who is actually from Scotland.

[@PoissonVisageStudios]

There isn't actually an Englishman here. Colm Wilkinson, who's representing Britain, because he originated the role on the West End, is Irish.

[@erikriza7165]

anyone listening in 2024?

[@apt5044]

My Father just passed away. Les Miserables was his favourite musical and we saw it twice together. Ironically, he moved to France. I'm listening to this now in his memory.

[@nickcariglia1988]

🙋

[@pamelastorer8570]

Yes, lm listening and sharing. Share this. Share this. Share this.

[@pierreernoult]

Me

[@Boogledigs]

Definitely

[@danielveres4351]

*Philip Quast* (1957-), Dream Cast He is a well-established Australian theatre actor, with a dozen or so on-screen roles, most of which were on TV. He first rose to fame at the age of 30 when he played Javert in the original Australian Les Mis. It was that initial performance that got him into the Dream Cast in 1995. *Phil Cavill* (?), UK Well, it is hard to find anything about him, but from what I can tell he’s doing fine. I found a video of him singing Bring Me Home with other singers, including Jeff Leyton that was recorded in 2020. *Robert Marien* (1955-), France He is actually Canadian, but played in the original French-Canadian show of the play and then was invited to reprise his role in Paris as well. Since 1999, he has been mostly playing a part in The Hunchback of Notre-Dame on world tours. The last of which started during the outbreak of the virus. *Jerzy Leszke* (1958-), Germany He’s a very successful Polish theatre actor, in Poland, Austria and Germany alike, but had performances in other European countries as well. He got the role in the first German Les Mis production in 1995. In the 2010s he was continuously playing a part in Dance of the Vampires. However, he is not doing so well nowadays, since in 2020 he was convicted and jailed for rape. *Takeshi Kaga* (1950-), Japan Another well-established theatre actor, but he is also known for his portrayal of the Iron Chef and his roles in the Death Note movie series. *Gyula Vikidál* (1948-), Hungary He’s from my home country, a very successful rock singer who rose to fame in the ‘70s during the Communist era as member of the P. Mobil. He then played in numerous other bands and from the late ‘80s started his stage works in rock musicals, such as István, a király. In recent years, though his iconic position isn’t shaken, he has mostly lost his singing voice, which he gave to rock and roll. *Tommy Körberg* (1948-), Sweden He’s another mainly singer. He competed in the Eurovision Song Contests of 1969 and 1988. Körberg also played a famous role in the Swedish adaptation of Chess as well as sang in the Swedish dub of Beauty and the Beast. More recently, he sang the song “For Every Step” with the metalcore band Dead by April. That’s actually quite good. *Krzysztof Stasierowski* (1950-), Poland Another singer that is hard to find, but he has been playing roles on many Polish TV shows, most recently in 2020. *Henk Poort* (1956-), The Netherlands Mainly an opera singer, interestingly enough he also dubbed for the Beauty and the Beast. You can find many clips of him singin on Dutch events. Most recently he gained attention when sang Nightwish’s The Phantom of the Opera with their singer in 2019. Once again, it is quite good a song with his singing skills and I recommend checking it out. *Michael Burgess* (1945 - 2015), Canada Another Canadian, but he was involved in the English versions. He was frequently associated with the Canadian anthem as he sang it numerous times over the years. He unfortunately died at the age of 70. ☹ *Reinhard Brussmann* (1957-), Austria He’s not the first on the list who first rose to fame by playing in the Les Miserables. He got the part in 1989, the following year he was chosen as the actor of the year in Austria. The most recent work of his I could find was in 2018, in the musical The Pope. *Rob Guest* (1950-2008), Australia Another unfortunate loss on the list as he died at the age of 58. Ironically, he and Burgess are my favourites in this song. ☹ He was born in England and grew up in Canada and New-Zealand, but settled down in Australia. He was known for his roles in the Phantom of the Opera in which he even set a record of 2.289 performances over the scope of seven years. In his later years that came to soon, he continued to perform in many theatre roles and had the good fortune of establishing himself as a regular gala host of televised shows. After his death a fund was established in his honour to help upcoming musical performers. *Øystein Wiik* (1956-), Norway He was working as a theatre actor from the age of 24, but gained fame in 1988 as Jean Valjean. So much so that in the following years he reprised to role in both Vienna and London. After 2000 he mostly wrote for musicals and then in the past decade has been writing novels. *Jan Ježek* (?), Czech Republic He is also difficult to track down, but he is doing fine and from what I could tell is regarded as one of the most well-known theatre actors in the country. *Kurt Ravn* (1947-), Denmark In 1995, he was already the eldest of the 17, but he’s still doing fine thankfully. He gained fame in the late ‘70s as an actor, appearing in the Danish TV series Matador. He’s been having success as an actor ever since. *Jeff Leyton* (?), Ireland Another theatre actor and singer. He played on the West End many times and reprised his role as Valjean. He is quite active on social media (Instagram and Twitter) and also has a KZbin channel, which I really recommend checking out. There he even has a full recording of Do You Hear the People Sing and a sing-off with Russel Crowe, both from 2020. *Egill Ólafsson* (1953-), Iceland He is fairly successful in Iceland both on the stage and on screen. For the past few years, he seems to be have taken a break, but he did have a role on TV in 2021. He is also active on his Facebook page. *Craig Schulman* (?), USA He has been playing in various theatre roles from the ‘80s throughout today, but other then that is hard to find. You can find an interview with him from 2018, but even that is not much. As of May, 2021.

[@M.Kpunkt]

wow, toll was du dir für Arbeit gemacht hast, mein absoluter Favorit ist Philip Quast ♥️ da kommt nix ran, aber von den 17 Valjean's sind auch meine beiden Favoriten: Guest und Burgess.... traurig und merkwürdig zugleich...

[@Moffen9T]

Thank you for taking the time to do the research, and to write it up! Really made my evening. :)

[@aeli999]

Tommy as Anatoly on the original concept album for Chess. ❤

[@maryyoung1602]

Loved this and thank you 🙏 ❤😊!

[@hrykable]

世界中のイケボが聞ける素晴らしい動画

[@user-ru4me6fh8c]

なんか高評価ついてて嬉しい（笑）

[@cvonbarron]

What i love is how Lea Salonga's voice can be heard over some of the men. This was in 1995 and her voice is every bit as powerful. I saw her in "Miss Saigon" in London and was floored by how such a powerful voice could come out of someone so small.

[@wilsonjonah]

I absolutely love that she played Eponine in the 10th Anniversary version and played Fantine in the 25th Anniversary. She's a powerhouse of a singer and actress no matter what she's in, such a treasure to the world of musical theatre

[@cvonbarron]

@@wilsonjonah Agreed.

[@TheBlackOf1993]

This is what peace among nations look like.

[@JoshIdstein]

Damn Norway and Ireland. You're Valjean are as good as your countries are beautiful.

[@jobrien0045]

On behalf of Irish people,thank you

[@ingvildkvakestad]

Tusen takk on behalf Of Norway

[@dennissmith9686]

7

[@adamolis]

i think Austria was also very good

[@fanqiejiang1749]

Ok to be honest, I like Ireland’s the way best because it just sounds so much more powerful and expressive. But I’m so impressed by how synchronized everything is. Considering that most of the people here doesn’t understand most of the languages and how many strangers from different countries worked together to create this amazing performance

[@peterfireflylund]

It's a pity the orchestra starts to drown them out halfway through + the audio quality of 360p leaves a lot to be desired :(

[@purplepoppyz]

The odd thing is that ‘Irelands’ part is sung by a Scot 😀

[@interestinginfo6765]

This makes me cry. God, why can we all ….governments especially…not get along like this. So beautiful.

[@nguyenduyphuc3924]

Because human are asshole, that's why

[@PaulusHutagalung]

because this is just entertainment

[@ennui9745]

@@PaulusHutagalung Thanks for the edgelord comment.

[@avakiin6614]

@@ennui9745 It's a dickish comment but it's not an edgelord comment. It's the (unnecessary mentioned) truth. Edgelords just have shit takes. That's the difference

[@16Arson]

@@ennui9745 But it’s the truth. These people are not getting along. They are actors and singers who have been paid to stand and, when it is their appointed turn, to sing a brief line from a song. In no way comparable to the intricate and far reaching historical, socioeconomic and political realities that exist between the Governments of the countries represented. Don’t be so naive.

[@lucsilverwolf141]

2024 anyone ?

[@U.N.S.R]

Yep

[@erikriza7165]

i am here. June, 2024

[@joe740i3]

💯

[@s8717587175]

Yes!

[@nkjrm348]

Yes, every day.

[@SHWcoco]

I wish one day Hong Kong could take part in this beautiful harmony too. #ifuknow #uknow

[@samanthaloo3511]

eventually, the whole world will hear us sing

[@jefflin490]

yeah

[@mandyto9052]

@Yen Chern Soh Denise Ho

[@sleezysim1228]

China gay

[@user-ji5pb8sy3v]

香港人加油💪！

[@mercurius7022]

That guy from Iceland looks like Lenin

[@ironhidegirl]

I don't think french has ever sounded so cool lol

[@ironhidegirl]

And I'm pretty sure George Bush's doppleganger is one of these guys :D

[@Menschenpfleger]

Thrilling! A sign that we all are one!

[@groovyvirgochick]

Les Miserables is brilliant in every language.

[@apriswajaya]

the Japanese Valjeans is from iron chef.... whoa....

[@heisdeadjim2]

Yes! Chairman Kaga can sing!

[@19genowefa21]

I looked him up. He played the role of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, (1973) Thanks Apri for posting that. I would not have noticed...now I have learned something new.

[@cripplious]

I keep waiting to hear Allez Cuisine

[@WildDancer101]

He even voiced the Collector from Pokemon the Movie 2000 and Golbez in Dissidia Final Fantasy and Dissidia 012.

[@katnisspeeta411]

I coulda sworn that was him too. now I know I'm not crazy

[@Nikolapoleon]

Hungary, Austria, Norway, Iceland, and the USA did especially well. Ireland blew it out of the park.

[@user-jv8kj2yr8b]

The privilege to have had the chance to see this live would be immense.

[@eliyohub]

The Austrian (not Australian) guy shows REAL passion. HE is the man I want on my side to rally the troops and get them all fired up!

[@月亭はちまき]

世界が平和でありますように

[@JeffFreemanPresents]

Oh how this song makes deep sense at this very point in time.

[@ericwent4931]

Too right it does. This time we're not letting up until we see some real change.

[@cheesecakeisgross4645]

Unfortunately, Seems not.

[@shelbycornell9482]

All of them singing one day more at the same time gives me goosebumps. So amazing.

[@catherinehiggins4476]

@ shelbcornell9482 months ago They all Different Country sing as well , I like History 👍 of it was amazing

[@NikkiSandovalCHANNEL]

I can still hear lea salonga from that ocean of valjeans hahahah she is awesome indeed

[@snowygolem6997]

Agreed!

[@jamesb6820]

Just Lea Salonga and Phillip Quast :)

[@WateverWatever04]

haha that's exactly what I thought! Slay Queen ♕♥

[@youtubingjaguar5082]

Mr. Quast has an *AMAZING* voice since he can be heard over everybody else. ;)

[@wlwilliford0207]

The Japanese Valjean is the dude from the Original Iron Chef Series in Japan. Mind blowing !!!

[@Liamv4696]

Colm: Starts determined UK: Scuse me imma sing now *shove* FR: Let me sing you the song of my people GE: Look at my shine JA: I can make my eyebrows dance HU: Why is the mic so tall? SW: *poker face* PO: *looks angry* NE: Guys my voice is deep CA: Oh yeah well I'm Canada I can sing high if I want AU: Why is the mic so short? AU: My lips stick out NO: I can hit the notes if I look up CZ: My shine's bigger DE: Shh we all know I'm better IR: WILL YOU JOIN IN- IC: *hugs mic* US: FREEDOM

[@MrTallformyheight]

dont u mean IR: Bitches, please

[@jackdullboy8723]

Cool, man. I noticed the same thing too

[@nap0038]

The icelandish guy held it up so he could get the same volume as the Irish guy lol

[@BryczkaFabryczka]

Krzysztof doesn't angry lol. He just sang beautiful part in polish

[@landonorris6]

@@MrTallformyheight 👏🇮🇪

[@NoisyBones]

American drawing strength form this RN

[@geowynleda4641]

The greatest thing about this show is you can watch it in any language and still know what is going on.

[@raipikapi1986]

frickin' France pushed the UK Valjean like "MOVE! this is about MY history."

[@doneyhon4227]

lollllllllllllllllllllll

[@hectorsmommy1717]

Except that Robert Marien is Canadian.

[@maloflory]

Hector's Mommy Quebecois, that's pretty much the same.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

Not only is it a different country, it is a different continent. Nope, not the same.

[@ashleychaplin5855]

Hector's Mommy ffs Quebec was settled by the French so up until its joining of Canada, its the same history

[@mjteodoro3584]

Amazing how u can Lea Salonga still managed to make herself heard amidst this talented crowd! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rytng6]

I noticed that, too!

[@debrajones5183]

And of course she had a beautiful voice.

[@BertMerlin57]

I am, you are, we are Jean Valjens….

[@Booker8991]

3:05 him and the irish guy were the most imposing singers!

[@OrkarIsberEstar]

+ElAshtonio the austrian guy definitely was the most intimidating singer. thats how id picture Valjean, after all he is supposed to be a huge brute

[@milamakesmagic]

i think my soul left my body watching this and ascended

[@グエンホンフック]

鳥肌が立つほど感動しました。やはりこの作品はどんな言語で歌っても美しいということを再認識した動画でした。

[@janeopie5386]

Free Hong Kong xxx

[@orkkojit]

@@janeopie5386 he is Japanese you idiot not Chinese

[@この-g4c]

@@janeopie5386 He is Japanese, not Chinese. You need to study more. If you criticize others.

[@janeopie5386]

@@この-g4c my apologies. I'm sorry I had that wrong

[@alexrider2597]

@@janeopie5386 You’re petty regardless

[@rigelvillegas0530]

I must say, Egill Olaffson’s (Iceland) small part in this is my absolute favorite! Just look at how proud and elegant he looks!!