Les Miserables Valjean comparison - Soliloquy (What Have I Done)

[@hazomina7253]

I was in several amateur shows with Bradley Jaden: Oliver, Godspell, Pirates of Penzance to name a few. The guy just couldn't hold a note, yet now he's mastered his barritone range and can now sing Valjean! Just goes to show what proper training and commitment can accomplish!

[@pamelaboyd3541]

He sings Javert, not Valjean......Interesting comment.

[@hazomina7253]

@@pamelaboyd3541 he was 2nd cover Valjean in 2015- you can find a sample of him singing in this video

[@barbaraarmy3974]

Colm and Ramin, however, such a demanding role and all are vocally lovely.

[@Trainlover1995]

The Valjeans I have seen: *J. Mark McVey - Los Angeles 2011, 4th US National Tour *Peter Lockyer - San Francisco 2012, 4th US National Tour *Ramin Karimloo - New York 2015, 2nd Broadway Revival Between the three. Ramin definitely tops them. I also saw Andrew Varela as Javert in 2011 and 2012. On another note, RIP Kyle Jean-Baptiste.

[@victoriapontmercy1428]

Bradley Jaden is honestly the best Enjolras I have seen/heard, I was so disappointed when he wasn't there the second time i went - he's great as valjean too

[@pamelaboyd3541]

He is Javert, not Valjean.

[@BringHimHome24601]

@@pamelaboyd3541well he was cover Valjean but never the main

[@leedscab123]

Forgot to mention I have seen Peter Karrie, Henk Poort, Colm Wilkinson, Jeff leyton, Dave Willets, JOJ, Phil Cavill, Drew Sarich, Killian Donnelly, Simon Bowman, Jonathan Williams, Geronimo Rauch, Peter Lockyer, Chris Holland, Ramin Karimloo, Daniel Koek and the late sadly missed Kyle Jean Baptiste.

[@TheLesMiserablesCats24601]

Killian Donnelly is actually going to be in the role of Valjean on the West End soon.

[@caleb1413]

Where and when did you see them?

[@mikeechan07]

saw Simon Gleeson yesterday.. he is phenomenal.. love him .

[@danaleelavelle3708]

I love the comparisons. I noted a few of these 'professionals' were often flat.

[@leedscab123]

Lets face it folks they are all brilliant, weel I mean you have to be to play the best male part in musical theatre.

[@alexmz123]

Thank you for doing this! I love it!

[@andrewhawcroft3587]

It´s great to see the understudies also.

[@Tymala1]

Andrew Hawcroft I think almost every understudy was phenomenal too!

[@caleb1413]

@@briantoal8872 when were the other times you saw it?

[@MrAccount3]

You should do a Javert comparison with the end of "Stars" ;)

[@detectivefiction3701]

Mark McKerracher was the one I saw on Broadway...wow, nearly 25 years ago now!

[@pamelaboyd3541]

Alfie Boe. Towering.

[@andysteinbock9636]

Compared to Javert's variation, my favorite has to be Jean Valjean's because this one is bright compared to Javert's. Even though Valjean is starting a new life, it's almost like his way of saying "They can do what they want to me. I'm not gonna give up hope!"

[@leftoverspagehhti]

17:50

[@kp4692]

Is Colm and Ramin for me. Though I must say that, although he wasn't in the video, Nick Cartell performed the line (and everything else) phenomenally when I saw him live

[@gilangeles]

Ramin! Absolutely the best

[@AudacityAcorns]

I really like the Way Off Broadway one, can someone send me a link for just Jordan Stocksdale?

[@dontreplytomycringycomment8276]

These aren't time stamps, they're just my favourites: 1:30 2:20 5:34 6:20 11:50 12:00 14:55 17:50 20:06

[@singtweetypie]

Excellent video. Too bad Michael Burgess from the Toronto production is missing. He was an amazing Valjean. He was Valjean at the same time Colm Wilkinson was playing Phantom in Toronto.

[@Bluey228]

Could you do a 'you will not touch him' from miss saigon comparison?

[@jack_mtg1248]

Can't decide my favourite....between Peter Lockyer, Ramin karimloo and Alfie boe.

[@loganstommel6473]

I know Bart shatto! He’s such a cool guy and an amazing mentor! He played Val Jean on broadway as well not just the tour!

[@caleb1413]

On his channel he has a clip of himself in Les Mis. Do you know if he had the whole video?

[@robzap20nintendosteampictures]

What about Normie Rowe

[@dswcartoons]

Man, Alfie Boe stands out. Amazing!

[@geo1998musical]

Could you do a javert comparison please?

[@jamesthemaniac3293]

Lawrence Clayton blew my mind away.

[@lottie_newell5108]

Adam Bayjou is still my favirote

[@bighoaxor]

LittleTiger2505 I've been in amateur shows with him. Such talent and a thoroughly lovely bloke to boot! 😊

[@mgcian5597]

Tops = Boe, Varela, Karimloo, Keith, Seyer,

[@ronchapman4177]

Where did the clip of Nehal Joshi in Dallas (26:03 mark) come from? Is there a video of the entire production?

[@whjk11b80]

There is a full video of the Dallas non -replica, unfortunately not on KZbin :(

[@hazomina7253]

It sounds like Bradley Jaden brought it down a key

[@davidpayne697]

Whoa, Dave Willetts was phenomenal

[@theriotsaints2464]

Colm hands down... still my fav but DAM... listen to the power, clarity and control of Aaron Walpole GEEZUS the man simply puts it on cruise and yea well if you don’t believe me listen to again and compare him to the rest.

[@victormeyers1860]

Karimloo, Wilkinson, or Sarich

[@SamanthaMiller]

please please send me the link to where you found simon gleeson's audio or send me the file! thank

[@beththingineverhad]

+Samantha Miller it was gifted on tumblr! www.4shared.com/zip/Ynq7hbhice/Les_Misrables__Mel__-_2014_07_.html xx

[@SamanthaMiller]

+Betsy Haze OH MY GOD. Listening to it right now. Literally thank you so much! Thank you!!!! AHHHH MY LIFE IS COMPLETE

[@JHReinhold]

Colm duh, Layton, Ramin, JoJ - not here?

[@KLK1618]

Ramin!!

[@TheTradge]

What the hell was Nehal Joshi doing?? First singing in that awful American accent, but also the way he tore up the yellow paper was nowhere near emphatic enough, lacked emotional impact for me.

[@samaradp]

Simon Gleeson

[@honzadvori]

All of them are singers with huge S.

[@aliisantetik880]

Rob Evan David Shannon Drew Sarich Chris Murray Alexander Gemingnani Thomas Brochert And Ramin Karimloo Are The Best Valjeans

[@BdwayKit]

I have to ask where did you find some of these non broadway JVJ's? Two very good friends are on your list. ..PS Will Ray is a current US on Broadway !

[@TheLesMiserablesCats24601]

No he wasn't The only Valjeans were Ramin, Alfie, JOJ, Kyle Jean-Baptiste.

[@gypsysmiles]

LesMiserablesCats 24601 incorrect. The broadway revival valjeans were Ramin, Alfie, John Owen-Jones The covers/alternates were Nathaniel Hackmann Aaron Walpole J. Michael Finley Kyle Jean-Baptiste Will Ray Will Ray replaced Kyle Jean-Baptiste, after his tragic death. However he was already contracted to replace him as Kyle was scheduled to leave the show.

[@KLK1618]

Kyle!! 😭❤️

[@dianastandefer3172]

R.I.P. Kyle Jean-Baptiste (1993 - 2015)

[@RedeyePerc]

Gary Morris is the gold standard Valjean. Colm may have acted if better, but Gary had the pipes like none of the others (English speaking, there are some non-English gems).

[@j.j.225]

Redeye Percussion He's my absolute favorite, hands down. I heard him sing Bring Him Home live at a concert, and it was amazing. Even got to meet him. Such a nice guy, too!

[@RedeyePerc]

That's great to hear that he's a nice guy. So many of those great singers are total jerks outside of performing. Philip Quast is awesome on that recording as well.

[@sCraigwhitney]

I agree. It’s taboo to oppose Colm, but I’ve always liked Gary Morris’ voice better!

[@DarkDrizzt182]

hey, where did you get the Peter Karrie clip? Am a family member, doesn't souns anything like I know him to sound.

[@beththingineverhad]

+Jake Quirke atruevaljean.tumblr.com/post/129945731223/peter-karrie-valjeans-soliloquy-august-12

[@ReyntiensDanny]

Jake Quirke I agree I don't think that's Peter Karrie either

[@Phebes61]

1) Colm- equal with Alfie 2),Bradley

[@stephenhoebee1615]

Where did u find lawrence clayton?

[@lisamitchell7317]

Alfie boe

[@hazomina7253]

How high does this go?

[@joshietoshie]

Hazomina 72 it goes to a Bb but the last note is an A

[@ig_herns]

i get the emotional tension, but the screaming can sometimes be so cringe worthy :'> rip headphone users

[@kingdomheartsfan7217]

I’m going with Lockyer and jackman

[@JaredTaylorProds]

No Drew Sarich? Okay, that's cool...

[@fionamaecry7579]

JaredTaylorProds 17:20

[@JaredTaylorProds]

@@fionamaecry7579 How the hell did I miss that? 😂😂😂

[@victormeyers1860]

Peter Karrie looks like Trump

[@thatperformer3879]

Oh lord that first one was horrible!!!

[@manchestertart5614]

R. I. P Mr. Martin Smith