Who Sang The 'All I Ask Of You (Reprise)' Climax Best?

[@MisterGolightly]

-On a scale of 1 to 10, how dramatic are you? me:

[@abigailechew6789]

Mister Golightly I am like 12 out of 10. Honestly I love Gerards version the best

[@raquelndirangu]

Is there a number past Infinity

[@robinlaceishere]

Mister Golightly 37

[@PatrickKCompton]

Phantom Of The Opera Overture dramatic, lol. ;)

[@saiyongdawn7756]

Mister Golightly There's something about a male's voice in reciting this tune. 💝

[@ElvishRanger93]

Ramin Karimloo made me feel bad that I did not do all the phantom asked of me

[@angiesphalanges1960]

Best comment of the post!

[@kaitlinyoung6533]

Same

[@patriciabilinkas3911]

Shannon Gold Ramin performs in NYC occasionally. I saw him and he was great.

[@valentinogal781]

He made me feel more than that.. lol

[@ladyspades7533]

😂 same

[@ginokami475]

would be cool to watch a video of who sang it best of the phantom's line "christine i love you"

[@bellacheesman1749]

Gin Yure YESSS! So emotional 😱😭

[@tonze21]

Ramin is my man

[@franmarie0235]

YESSSSS PLEASEE

[@Katewatcheskdramas]

That part is gorgeous!

[@cassidyzollinger260]

That's my favorite part

[@ericflores7705]

You did Anthony Warlow DIRTY for choosing the ONE clip he cracked on! He is a FANTASTIC Phantom!

[@laurendaley2503]

6:36

[@pauls.7530]

He still wins. He wins every one of these and I don’t understand how anyone could possibly think otherwise. He makes so many of these other guys seem completely ridiculous when you put them side by side.

[@Loveallegra]

ramin. it's not even a question. he's the only one that puts in the drama and the pain of the song and story into his singing, while still keeping the phrasing on point. The crescendo, the ritardando, all of it was timed perfectly even down to when he took his breaths. pristine. visceral. unforgettable

[@Ophantom89]

Perhapse 'cause he has Iranian origins?Iranians are very emotional people.I know them very well.

[@NOONE-cd4gu]

@@Ophantom89 Iranians live in Asia Therefore on a larger scale Iranians=Asians→ Naturally very good at art and especially music

[@UnrealEngineTutorials]

Um crawford will always be the best lol. Ramin comes a close second though

[@reidx9198]

@@UnrealEngineTutorials Agreed!

[@jaybonn5973]

Actors are putting in the emotion its jsut that Ramin puts in an entirely different emotion that it works really well and sounds so different. Also yes. I've heard that phantom performance have been lacking lately. I guess everyone is just tired.

[@NikoPorter]

When Ramin uses straight tone, it just sends chills all throughout my body. So stable and composed. Like a laser beam of sound. You can feel his energy in it too, unreal.

[@nickirows]

Stupid question, what is straight tone and which line does he use it in?

[@alanshore17]

@@nickirowscan’t be sure, but i think straight tone meant sustaining a note absent vibrato. I say that bc Ramin often does that, and it is quite wonderful.

[@layoverbear]

I mean Ramin will always be the best Phantom in my heart. Not just as a fangirl or because he happens to be gorgeous, but his voice is just beautiful. Like butter.

[@zoitom539]

What the heck do you mean like butter?? #latereply

[@NOONE-cd4gu]

@@zoitom539 Gerard Butler i think they misspelled . The guy before Ramin who doesnt know how to sing

[@Ihdobevoli]

You guys make my day with your comments!! 😂😂

[@anyastuart7517]

I think they’re creating a visual as to how smooth Ramin’s voice is. Also, butter isn’t particularly aesthetically unpleasing.

[@NOONE-cd4gu]

@@anyastuart7517 butter 😂😂😂

[@jarretheaston979]

Michael Crawford IS the phantom...however, Ramin Karimloo is the correct answer. Norm is phenomenal in everything he does and Colm is my idol.

[@sergioivancasco]

Jarret Heaston I totally agree. Michael, Ramin, Norm and Colm are the top four! Those guys are like angels singing.

[@DjsifjwkP]

@@sergioivancasco I liked peter joback too

[@spencer8388]

I love all those but also John Owen Jones and Ben Forster, especially cuz Ben has his bit of accent shine through which is a little different and interesting

[@tynmyty]

I agree so much! Those 4 are in my top 5 Phantoms. My other favorite is Gerard Butler, I know its unpopular but I love how he is singing and kinda yelling it showing all his emotion. Ramin is best still with execution and beauty, Michael is classic and Colm and Norm are good as well, but I just want to add Gerard Butler to that list as well.

[@Niqhtmusic]

Jarret Heaston accurate.

[@CinnastixChick]

TIMESTAMPS 0:26 Michael Crawford 1:04 Norm Lewis 1:35 Davis Gaines 2:09 John Cudia 2:37 Brad Little 3:12 Geronimo Rauch 3:33 Colm Wilkinson 4:15 Eiji Akutagawa 4:51 Cooper Grodin 5:18 Earl Carpenter 5:41 Ben Forster 6:10 John Owen Jones 6:36 Anthony Warlow 7:01 David Shannon 7:35 Gary Mauer 8:06 Ben Lewis 8:29 James Barbour 8:55 Peter Joback 9:24 Hugh Panaro 9:57 Gerard Butler 10:21 Ramin Karimloo

[@anyastuart7517]

Thank you for this.

[@daniellecozzetto5802]

CinnastixChick 4:51 is Cooper, not Casper. Although ironic if it were.

[@CinnastixChick]

@@daniellecozzetto5802 thanks, edited

[@bendyexpert123]

Where’s Ben Crawford?

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

where's Paul Stanley?

[@grown-upactress4155]

Mr. Crawford- ethereal and chilling at the same time.

[@acemusic_va]

let's be real, with a voice like ramin's, you're gonna go back and time in DO what the phantom asked of you

[@meginmd]

I mean if the Phantom looked like Ramin....we'd all be like Raoul who?

[@daisy8811]

There were some really great phantoms in here, but every time I hear Ramin sing it's like I've died and gone to heaven! My gosh, that man is phenomenal in this role.

[@kitkatcandy2000]

Yes I feel the dead and went to heaven thing too whenever I hear his voice 😍

[@normangilmore1700]

No Sorry Ben Lewis is Number 1.

[@emma_bemma07]

Absolutely agree!! He gives me chills every single time and I can’t get enough of him as the Phantom

[@rodpadness7554]

MICHALE CRAWFORD HAS SUCH A FRIGHTENING YET BEAUTIFUL VOICE AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHY HE WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE!! LITERALLY CHILLS!!

[@MsDivaKelli]

Nothing like the OG Phantom. I got to see him twice when it originally opened at the Ahmanson in Los Angeles, many many moons ago... I even got to meet & talk with him, then he gave me a collector's program, wrote me a personal message & autographed it. One of the best days ever, lol...

[@annabellerhodes4979]

RodPadness AGREE AGREE AGREE

[@blackngoldcuttlefish3390]

@@MsDivaKelli You mean the OG OG? Get it? Okay. Am I the only one who always thinks of Opera Ghost when I see "OG?" Anyway yeah I feel like Michael gets overlooked a lot nowadays because the Ramin version exists. But I'm not mad at that, everyone is more sentimental/partial to the versions they see first or know the best. I got into all this back in the 90s when all we had were short clips and the recording with Crawford, so he's still at the top for me. (Well, and you actually got to see him live, lol, lucky!) What always impressed me with him is how much thought, care and emotion he put into the character....you can tell he really had a lot of sympathy for Erik whenever you listen to him talk in interviews. And frankly, if we didn't have an actor like that originating the role, who's to say? Maybe it never would have been as popular. He brought the heart back to the character/story (which had frankly gotten tossed out the window after the original Leroux story). Obviously ALW and the writers made that happen, too, but Michael is the one who brought him to life and wooed all the audience members lol...

[@asmileisspecial]

yeah, his voice is so beautifully eerie.

[@jackierocha5096]

I mean when you’re character is described as both a phantom and an angel, it’s a good idea to get a guy that can do both of those things with his voice, simultaneously. Hence why Michael Crawford is great casting.

[@MissFawlty]

The Phantom is an outsider, so, to me, voices that have power but no nuance or peculiarity aren't interesting. I love Micheal Crawford and Colm Wilkinson because their voices are so distinctive. John Owen Jones will always have a special place in my heart, out of all the Phantoms I saw live, he was the one who impressed me the most.

[@AbbieM82]

Michael Crawford will ALWAYS be my favorite. And Colm Wilkinson was my second favorite. They both are, like you said, distinctive and portray an emotional character. Most of the others were just belting out lyric with no feeling at all. No character. IMHO, of course. And I suppose my third fave would be Ramin Karimloo, only because I have that performance at Royal Albert Hall on Blu-Ray.

[@reidx9198]

Michael Crawford is the reason I love The Phantom so much,his voice is truly hypnotic.

[@hannahalonso4178]

john owens-jones and ramin karimloo are almost identical maybe because they have the same voice register or that ramin took inspiration of john owens-jone's phantom

[@rosebakes9798]

My top 5: 1.Ramin Karimloo-You just can't beat him. His voice is amazing and makes you truly feel for the phantom. Also, his acting is incredible. Wish he played phantom more. 2.Michael Crawford-He's THE phantom. No more to say. 3.Earl Carpenter- I love his voice and acting combined. 4.John Owen-Jones- So underrated. Has one of THE best voices. I've got a message from him and he is so so nice and funny. 5.Norm Lewis- Love how deep his voice is. Great Phantom.

[@sinakremer9312]

Doch mit Ben Lewis stimme

[@rosiemcgosie7376]

My favorites were: Michael Crawford at 0:25 (love his heartbreak in his voice especially with the “you will curse” line and when he says “all”) Norm Lewis at 1:04 (love his rage but also that he didn’t go over the top with it) John Cudia at 2:08 (lots of emotion but so controlled) Geronimo Raunch at 3:12 (love that vehement nooo) Eiji Akutagawa at 4:14 (love his more sad and betrayed approach rather than an angry and vengeful approach) David Shannon at 7:01 (so clear and resonant) Gary Mauer at 7:33(lots of anguish in his voice) Gerard Butler at 9:57 (not a lot of power in his voice but like the trembling emotion in his vocals) Ramin Karimloo at 10:20 (so much power and anguish)

[@Tymala1]

Oh I love your take of this! I agree!

[@bigjedimullet]

Highly recommend the full boot of Akutagawa’s Phantom (1994 Sapporo). Even with potato quality audio, what a voice!

[@enrirugb]

Karimloo is superlative!! You can sense rage, despair, love…

[@MisterGolightly]

He's one of my fav Phantom's

[@hamilton_phantomoftheopera_gir]

@@MisterGolightlyHe’s definitely my favorite 🤩 Also love this vid ❤❤❤

[@jacklangboy7617]

I don't care what anyone will say. No one will ever surpass Ramin Karimloo. His emotion in this is impeccable. His whole performance as The Phantom in this and in Love Never Dies. I feel sorrow for him every time when he sings this. Especially when he puts his hands to his ears before singing this unforgettable climax before the end of Act I. He will always be The Phantom.

[@dorothymiskovic7202]

I totally agree 😌

[@eljordinio7647]

Agreed. Plus I loved how there was a slight growl of anger when he sang the word "not". Really shows how much emotion he put into this

[@emma_bemma07]

Truer words have never been spoken! Ramin wins every time 🫶

[@Mario-R-3232]

You are probably too young and haven't seen Michael Crawford, Dave Willetts, Peter Karrie, Colm Wilkinson, John Owen Jones and sure, Ramin comes right after those legends who were his inspirations and idols, according to him. I've seen them all, more than 35 performers, Ramin is definitely one of the very best, but not the best. While Sierra was indeed the best Christine. Then follows Sarah Brightman. Now, having said that, those were all primary phantoms, Ramin came much later and since him, nobody has managed to even get close to his performance. But Ramin's performance is based on Michael Crawford and Colm Wilkinson, he has said so himself.

[@jessica23claire]

YAY MY MAN ANTHONY IS IN THERE! But oh man Ramin gives me a vocalgasm every time I hear this reprise. Cliche but true

[@saiyongdawn7756]

A 'vocalgasm'? Thought I heard it all. 😀😀😀

[@Mari-xv7lt]

I can definitely agree 👀👌🏻

[@niyealwinter6064]

They did my boy Anthony dirty in this video

[@faesforest]

Yes!! I love Ramin and Anthony, but RAMIN definitely was the best phantom ;)

[@viktorz494]

@@niyealwinter6064 IKR

[@my2randomcents]

Nobody gets so much manic emotion as Crawford, IMO he is untoppable

[@laurieallgood573]

Ramin Karimloo made me cry for three weeks straight

[@michellekeeling3392]

Michael Crawford is infinitely the best Phantom. His voice is so hypnotic, mesmerising with such emotion. The other booming voices just can’t communicate the nuances that Michael’s voice carries. Love Michael Crawford’s amazing Phantom!! 👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@djh68]

Crawford. Without a doubt! Heard him sing it a thousand times. Still sends a chill. And, he holds the note the longest I think.

[@dalek2320]

Cooper Grodin: "All that the *H*ANTOM asked of you!"

[@BlakeTheBunnyman]

4:50 lol 🤣

[@justadjustor8993]

😆🤣🤣 Thanks for the timestamp!

[@ceebee2]

Yeah 😖 saw him live; what a disappointment. Every part of the US tour except for the set design on the lair was absolutely awful.

[@kathodder4205]

dale k LOL

[@dearthofdoohickeys4703]

There’s something about Ramin’s performance that speaks to me. I forget he’s a performer and I become completely immersed in the scene. That’s why he’s my personal favourite Phantom.

[@emma_bemma07]

Yes! Totally agree!

[@avril_wsw]

nothing tugs my heart more painfully than ramin’s rendition of all i ask of you please his raw emotion in his singing and the grit and emotional torture in the notes please i absolutely love ramin as the phantom PLUS HE LITERALLY LOOKED LIKE HE WAS CRYING WE STAN A BROADWAY ACTOR/SINGER WHO PUTS *THAT* MUCH EMOTION INTO WHAT HE DOES

[@JulietteVeronica1201]

Ramin, JOJ, and Ben Lewis are my favorites. But in terms of which Erik would sound most like the novel version, I would say Michael Crawford.

[@caylisto11]

Agree 100%

[@themidascurse4048]

Idk i always imagined The phantom having a more rich voice that's full of depth. (Like JOJ orRamin) I always saw Raoul as more of a tenor or a baritone that sounds really bright (Like Patrick in the movie).

[@TheAdventuresOfLiz]

the fact that we literally have the same favorite Phantoms

[@caitlinrebekah423]

Is it possible for you to do who sang Raoul's "I fought so hard to free you" best during the final lair? Doubt anyone else wants it lol as it's not an impressive line vocally, just emotionally, but it's a line I love because it shows Raoul loved Christine, but so many actors don't do it justice. For the movie's (many) flaws, I've only found that Patrick Wilson is the one who makes the line hit home, where others sing the line like it's nothing important. I'm curious how a lot of Raouls do it, but don't have the effort to find all the recordings myself lol.

[@caitlindecastro8565]

Caitlin Rebekah I agree!!!

[@clocko2700]

Caitlin Rebekah PATRICK WILSON NO DOUBT

[@meganhash7840]

YOOOO GOOD IDEA

[@blackngoldcuttlefish3390]

I'm game. I was always feelin' the emotion when Steve Barton did it in the OCR. And yes with the 2004 movie, I remember thinking damn this Raoul really DID do everything possible to try to free her haha, so I felt it there too

[@EEMH-lk9tr]

I agree with Patrick Wilson. I wasn't crazy about the movie, but damn, his Raoul was on point! I actually liked his Raoul.

[@natashafetko2166]

honestly tho I know the purpose of this video is comparing, can we all agree that all these men are extremely talented! Even if I like some more than others, this musical and these performances are all so damn impressive and it's so interesting to watch them back to back, especially from different places and time periods! Big love for all the Phantoms

[@lizanahas9481]

Ramin Karimloo Gerard Butler Norm Lewis Michael Crawford

[@ashtonvickers928]

Ben Lewis is hands down my favourite he was amazing live

[@connorgaming8351]

ashton vickers yep I seen it with him in

[@doitallyt7431]

ashton vickers have you seen the recording of love never dies it’s the sequel to phantom of the opera and Ben Lewis plays the phantom

[@ashtonvickers928]

Isaac Animation Studios yea I love the Australian version ben and Anna are amazing!

[@azricamsandoval4085]

ashton vickers ehhh ben does nothing for me as phantom in POTO I prefer Ramin, but now in LND I got ben hands down

[@hydrarl3869]

@@azricamsandoval4085 I'm the opposite, weird

[@SarahElisabethJoyal]

If anyone was wondering, in Japanese what he said was これほどの辱めを決して許しはしないぞ which means (in ... not particularly polite phrasing 😅) "I will never forgive such a 辱め". That word has a range of meanings along the lines of 'shame', 'disgrace', 'insult', and 'violation'. So, uh, yeah, he's REALLY taking this shit personal.

[@teddi5039]

I really liked Norm, he had that Phantom rasp in his voice at the end. Haha.

[@laurencoston3393]

Ramin, his voice is so powerful, it gives you chills! He has an amazing voice!! Ramin and Sierra are THE BEST Phantom and Christine!!!

[@Dastiel4ever]

I personally like the phantom to have a little bit more Operatic voice so the third one is great but I love love love John Owen Jones. He has such a softness and yet grittiness that makes me have goosebumps all around my body. It’s truly amazing. Of course Ramin is amazing as well but the thing that impresses me is the end note for him so I wouldn’t say he did the whole climax the best. Given the fact that I was brought up on Gerard’s version I was shocked to see all of these different styles coming together.

[@Whitleychic]

Dastiel4ever Ramin and JOJ are my top two Phantoms!

[@marijeangalloway1560]

Ramin. Always. He not only has perfect pitch and phrasing but combines all this with every nuance of the emotion essential to this character at this moment. He sounds beautiful, but at the same time powerful and utterly terrifying. He is, after all, issuing a threat here, and he's just killed one person who did something to make him mad only minutes before. I, for one, would make haste to do all that this Phantom asked of me.

[@Deejaay83urj38]

I also like John yes

[@Deejaay83urj38]

@@Whitleychic good choices

[@ForeverSweetx3]

@@marijeangalloway1560 THIS!! The phantom isn't just singing an opera! He's emoting with this song and is quite ANGRY

[@justinlamphere2950]

I have to say Ramin Karimloo is the best. He is my number one favorite phantom. He has an awesome singing voice and he is so emotional too. I also love James Barbour because I saw him on Broadway and he was so awesome and he has such a powerful voice; Michael Crawford because he is the original phantom and he’s so creepy; John Owen Jones because he has such a beautiful voice; and Hugh Panaro because he has an awesome high voice and he is also creepy.

[@reidx9198]

Michael Crawford will always be the best to me. His voice throughout the entire show was so breathtaking,and it truly made me feel for the Phantom. Truly not the same for me without him.

[@valentinogal781]

Ramin Karimloo was by far the greatest Phantom in all the senses. He get 100%. Movements, range and emotion.

[@alyzu4755]

Oh man, they're all so good. I saw Michael Crawford in 1988. I sat in the nosebleed seats and his performance was incredible, even though he looked about 3 inches tall from where I was. ❤️

[@sallydodd4288]

Ramin every time, so much emotion goes into it, truly amazing.

[@karenshivnen15]

I love Ramin, John Owen-Jones and Crawford. What talent. I could watch the anniversary show every week.

[@musicalchild5338]

5:00 "All that the hantom asked of you"

[@dankhnw8]

Can Micheal Crawford get some love!

[@dirkturrell6460]

Richard Williams right here haha. Colm wilkinson is hands down the best voice for the phantom out of any of them! And next to him I'd have to say Michael Crawford! They both have haunting voices in their own ways! But they sound unique where the rest of these singers all seem to lack don't in anyway!

[@dirkturrell6460]

Richard Williams not to mention they all seem to have to force the words or something! It doesn't sound natural lol

[@avagracehasaprettyface]

Fr!!!

[@okhoward1942]

Love me some Michael Crawford

[@EEMH-lk9tr]

I didn't know Colm Wilkinson before, but damn, he's good! And yes, Crawford is perfect too.

[@danielvetter6683]

Ramin Karimloo. You can hear the anger in his voice. It's just amazing. On top of that, his facial expressions are AMAZING

[@alyssamercier6459]

Ramin is personally my fav! He encapsulates the entire personality of Erik. VERY well done.

[@kermitlikestea3674]

Top 3 of course (Not in order): Gerad Butler Micheal Crawford Ramin Karimloo These 3 men put so much energy and passion into their character and it melts my heart every time

[@bruh4891]

these videos are the highlight of my day tbh

[@AnnaRapf]

Ramin: he sang it best, full of anger, grief, yet tenderness...i love his voice

[@eljordinio7647]

Ya also gotta love the growl on the word "not". Nice touch to show his anger here

[@katelynnnye3434]

10 out of 10 for Ramin

[@altf1279]

Katelynn Nye Um 10/10? Try 80000000000/10

[@mystii8134]

Patricia the Angel wth. That is so low.

[@0rchid71]

La Pleb is 99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999/0 high enough (ps I don’t wanna sound creepy I only rate him so high bc he is my favorite phantom)

[@moosemoosemoose]

norm and ramin are my idols and both were amazing. but ramin makes me tear up everytime

[@bitchass7198]

I can’t believe I’m seeing this show. On broadway. Under the chandelier. This version of the Phantom’s leitmotif is my favorite and arguably the most intense!!

[@youtubingjaguar5082]

Enjoy the show! ;)

[@NeutralSlimeGwen]

ramin karimloo is fantastic both in his actual singing voice and in how he keeps to the music

[@artsytimewithella9911]

I absolutely love Gary Mauer's voice. It's so clear and beautiful and the emotion he conveys is amazing. I feel like he's a little underated. I also like Peter Jöback, but I also saw him on Broadway. But Ramin Karimloo will always be my favorite.

[@-crescent422-4]

*calmy waits for a video to pop up called* *who sang it better: IF YOU PAY YOU CAN STAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! from Say No to This*

[@youtubingjaguar5082]

Oh _PLEASE,_ yes! ;)

[@shannonTHEcannon_]

yessss

[@buckleyvs1303]

Ramin. I can hear the emotion filling his voice and echoing around the room so full of power....

[@alexkreiner5461]

I've had an obsession practically with Ramin Karimloo for years, and he is by far the best. He is one of my favorite singers and actors of all Broadway. Highly underrated, in my opinion. His interpretation is very different from the others. He has such power, and sings it in a rock/Broadway voice, as opposed to the other phantoms. Most others sang in an operatic, classical way, the vibrato can feel overbearing if it is held out and dramatic that entire note (which is very long)! Not to mention that his interpretation fits the phantom the way he was written most. Bravo, Ramin, you never disappoint!! Absolutely phenomenal!!

[@pearl218]

Y E S

[@mumrah07]

Fits it the way it was written? Really? It's called the phantom of the "opera". He supposed to teach Christine how to sing classical opera. If we're going by what makes the most sense from a literary standpoint, then no he would not sound more rock or Broadway. He would sound more classical. It's fine to prefer Ramin, he's great obviously but your comment makes no sense.

[@Abby-km6vr]

Earl Carpenter, Ben Forster, Gary Mauer (he’s astounding, why does he never get recognition), Ben Lewis (MY SON!), Norm Lewis, Ramin Karimloo (MY OTHER SON!!)- to name just a few of my favorites.

[@findme7585]

Abigail Stein Mauer KILLED it and no one’s talking about it! Vocal perfection AND emotion, he had it all.

[@gmehaywood4010]

I agree! My fav is Earl (my first Phantom)- love that guy!

[@katg7846]

Ramin, Eiji and Geronimo have the best breath support on the last note which imo is the most important part of the reprise. Some others had really beautiful timbres n tones but the hold is really difficult and they wound up going flat :(

[@judegrace5387]

Ramin and Gerard are my favorites 💕

[@karendickson4745]

I know right.

[@matildanorbury3348]

Same

[@vivicheri]

Agreed. They make me cry

[@mckinley586]

Honestly same

[@rabelosss]

Same

[@isabellevasquez7433]

I've seen phantom a few times but sorry Ramin my phantom. No one has ever captured the rage, loneliness, sadness, and love that this character holds the way he does. I loved phantom for years but Ramin is magical and gives the role (in love never dies too) the depth it deserves.

[@kyradelaneyy]

You should do the climax of Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again (if you haven't already)! That part, when done well, can give me goosebumps to no end!!! Love the videos recently!

[@LindavMil]

'You will curse the day you did not do, all that the Phantom asked of you' has got to be my favourite line from Phantom. Amazing to hear it many times like this. I honestly don't know who I like best, but I'm a sucker for Ramins voice

[@svitlana5183]

Let me be honest, all of them did a great job! They are so different, it's wrong to say who is better or worse.

[@UkuleleLauren]

Ramin will always be my favorite, but Hugh Panero was who I saw on Broadway, and that was the coolest moment of the show for me, since our seats were in the front of the mezzanine, and he was basically at eye level belting out those notes. Very moving!

[@marcelluswilliams4083]

I see you’ve saved the best for last, again

[@izzymania92]

Im fortunate enough to watch this live with Ben Forster as the Phantom. His aura is amazing

[@Abby-km6vr]

Thank you so much for this! I love your videos! I know I’ve commented this before, but I’d really appreciate it if you could do a Phantom comparison of the “down once more” line. The one that goes “down that path into darkness deep as hell”. It hits the same high note as music of the night, but there’s a completely different tone to it, so I think it’s worth making a separate video for it. 💕💕

[@TheatreGrrl87]

Pressed play on this video like, “If Hugh isn’t in this, and I waste 10 mins of my life...” You made me wait, but I appreciate you. Especially for introducing me to Norm and Eÿi!

[@IosonoRob]

I love how you put Gerard "What the hell am I doing in this production" Butler right before Ramin :'D

[@VentiColdbrew_]

i’ve been playing michael crawford’s over and over like a maniac

[@1992Zangetzu]

Ramin Karimloo and John Owen Jones.... These guys have their acting and singing perfect. So much pain and richness! For me they share the nr.1 spot :D

[@kaye1995]

Yes!!!

[@TheCNRProject]

As generic as it is, I'd have to go with Ramin Karimloo for my favourite rendition. And as awful as his singing was, Gerard Butler's voice does sound distressed and angry, which I can't say for some of the other singers. Even though they no doubt sang the notes beautifully, I didn't feel the weight of their rage at all. For me, the best performances in the video are where their voice trembles and vowels are pronounced in such a way that closer resembles how one's voice wavers or whines when upset or angry. I think Ramin achieved where Gerard fell severely short in having beautiful technique while also using a bit of grit and vocal stylisations to convey the utter rage and sadness of the moment.

[@hpatss4966]

TheCNRProject I don’t agree with you on gerards anger except for maybe the first note other than that he just sounds like an annoying petulant child

[@laurenvalencia_6]

I’m sorry, but Gerald Butler, was once of the worst performances in the video, Ramin adds anger and skill. Gerald did add anger but Ramin has real skill.

[@Udontkno7]

Peter Joback's vocals were so clean yet angry. I thought he should be up there. And Michael! He's *the* Phantom to me.

[@ffeff8353]

Gerard Butler's voice isn't bad, it's just wrong for the role. Besides which, he is a good-looking man, and he's never looked handsomer than in the film, so he's wrong for the role on that account as well!

[@kathodder4205]

TheCNRProject gerald butlers accent in it was special

[@DeadlyWhispers]

YESSSS! This musical is what introduced me to musicals when I was 10. (26 now) I love this musical with all my heart. Fave phantoms: Michael Crawford, Norm is fantastic as the phantom, wish they kept him longer! David kept his line on for so long, jeeze!, John Cudia I saw him live he left me breathless he's so incredible it's crazy. Colm Wilkinson is great I have the original Canadian cast recording and him and Rebecca Caine are just so gorgeous sounding. Eiji is great, I always love hearing phantom in different languages. John Owen Jones makes my soul soar he is my favourite phantom (voice wise, acting wise it's Ramin of course) I just feel so hypnotized by his voice I swear. Anthony Warlow is so amazing he has a voice like butter. I hope you make another phantom video in the future!! ♥

[@suwaidajalal]

Crawford extended that 'you' so long and so well! Just brilliant! I recently watched the Royal Albert Hall performance with Karimloo and the way he switches notes is beyond impressive! Love it!

[@marybell3204]

I mean...everyone saying that Ramin, Gerard, or literally anyone else is better. However I personally think: “BUT CAN YOU DO THE VOCALS THEY DO?” They all deserve an applause. 🙌 They are all awesome.

[@nellymonserrat284]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@vylon1075]

Rubbish. The title says who sang it best not I can sing it better. Your take is stupid.

[@rolo7110]

Ramin, hands down! I felt like the others sang the song, Ramin was actually showing the Phantom’s tortured soul. And the way he cried, covered his ears, and put so much power in his voice at the end showed his acting chops as well as his unsurpassable vocal skills.

[@christopherguglielmana132]

FAVORITES: RAMIN KARIMLOO! (MY SON! WE LOVE HIM!), John Gudia (Cudia?) (I like his voice), Brad Little (Really love his voice), Norm Lewis (Ive always loved his voice), Geronimo Rauch, Eyu Akutagawa (not my favorite but he's good!), Cooper Grodin, Earl Carpenter (favorite phantom with a higher voice), Ben Forster (YES), John Owen-Jones (i love him), Gary Mauer (Wow! He's really good), Ben Lewis (he's always awesome), James Barbour (I like his vibrato). LEAST FAVORITES: Gerard Butler (Too autotuned and he's not really a Broadway singer), and any of the other higher voiced phantoms that I didn't mention in my favorites because there's something powerful about a lower-voiced phantom to me.

[@Abby-km6vr]

Grace Guglielmana I agree, especially about Gerard Butler. He can’t sing to save his life. (He literally screamed half his notes because they were too high for him to hit normally)

[@TheClobo2001]

I mean, I always feel like nobody holds a candle to Michael Crawford, but partly because he's the original. I really didn't like the 2004 Phantom (Gerard Butler?), I felt like he wasn't as "deep" with the character, like he just wasn't all that invested in it, and played it at face value rather than delving any deeper.

[@junoruss]

Abigail Stein gasp I'm married to your son

[@halleys.library]

Grace Guglielmana I saw John Cudia live he was absolutely incredible 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@spookylad1367]

Wait I thought Ramin was my son...

[@alexirose1686]

100% Ramin Karimloo. The vocals were magnificent - range incredible. But you could also hear the emotion in his voice, unlike other Phantoms. He made it his own and really did incredible. 100% the best Phantom as well. I LOVE YOU RAMIN! Side note, you could truly hear the pain and hurt that his character feels, but he still holds onto the amazing climax without any fault. The Phantom was MADE for Ramin. I would say second would be Anthony Warlow.

[@jk09345568]

It was Ramin who said that The Phanotm/Erik has Aspergers Syndrome.

[@meklgurgra7127]

I love this channel to death. Especially since the opening is my favorite song ever sung by my favorite person ever. Thank you, Mister Golightly 🎩

[@jm5887]

Honestly I'm stuck between Michael Crawford, Colm Wilkinson and Ramin Karimloo They're all absolutely phenomenal and I can't choose but I will give special points to Gerard butler for having the most real emotional rendition

[@elizabethmetzinger4751]

Gerard,Ben Lewis and Ramon r my number ones and u can’t ever change it

[@srs3550]

Ramin Karimloo 100% Has always been my favorite Phantom and always will be. I recently saw Phantom of the Opera with Derrick Davis as Phantom, and he would definitely be first if Ramin Karimloo was not. They're both absolutely phenomenal.

[@tacom1]

Again Ramin, he is the phantom in my eyes, Fabulous vocals, but also fantastic acting.. John Owen Jones and Geronimo Rauch are als favorites of mine. Have to say that a lot of the men are absolutely great, some recordings are better then others, but there is a lot of talent out there!

[@aj4587]

Can you do one for "Monsieur I bid you welcome... You have truly made my night" and/or one for "Take her, forget me, forget all of this... Go now and leave me!"

[@MellsyBaby]

I mean, Ramin would win that Go now and Leave me for sure haha. I've seen it live 3 times with different Phantoms, and I was literally breathless when I saw the recording from RAH when he does that despairing scream. My whole soul left my body for a few seconds.🤣🤣

[@NOONE-cd4gu]

@@MellsyBaby AGREEEED

[@DJFPhantomPhan]

Or the Phantom’s heartbreaking pleading in his reprise of All I Ask Of You at the end of The Point Of No Return.

[@benhamilton7829]

Til’ i hear you sing climax

[@NOONE-cd4gu]

Srsly?? That is only Ramin obvs. The score was handwritten by ALW to perfectly fit his voice. So he owns the song

[@kaceydonnelly]

NO ONE yep and Hello again :)

[@NOONE-cd4gu]

@@kaceydonnelly haha hello :)

[@kaceydonnelly]

NO ONE 😁

[@urwaifussecretchannel8259]

Ramin Karimloo did an amazing job.

[@Saula4ever893]

I feel like Norm Lewis doesn’t get enough credit! He has marvelous tone.

[@user-SHERLOCK1007]

4:15 My favorite is Eiji Akutagawa. his steady and long singing voice is the best for me!

[@aneliabothma3593]

I watched Phantom for the first time when 'The Show Must Go On' aired it on 9 October 2020. I am obsessed, and listened to most of the Phantom acts to assess who was the best. My opinion: Ramin Karimloo is the most passionate Phantom, and is able to pull the audience into the scene. Love his voice. Love him and Sierra together on stage. Would have loved to see them in a live performance of Phantom💚💚💚

[@limortzur8885]

michael and ramin are the best, ramin`s voice is just breath taking !

[@blackngoldcuttlefish3390]

I love these comparison videos, and most especially with the Phantom. There's just something so special about this character/story and this musical that others just don't ever touch, I don't care what anyone says haha. The emotional intensity, the emotional drama, the mix of pathos and threat. And come on, I think we all secretly, vicariously live through the Phantom in a way, right? It's cathartic for all our secret feelings of jealousy, anger, rejection, loneliness...like, we all know how the Phantom actually behaves in response is bad (I mean, most level-headed people watching this show know that)...but we can sorta safely live out those secret feelings deep inside us through him. LOL. Anyway, love this, I love all the angry growls at the start. (Though some of these Phantoms were just...kinda off...with the notes shh)

[@theforestbabe2903]

I always want there to be extreme and visible anger in this part which is why my all-time favourite is Gerard Butler, but since it’s not realistic to expect that of someone who has to do the show multiple times a week, I gotta say Ben Lewis (because I absolutely love him).

[@babyyodakilledgod2805]

I love all the little growls they do in the beginning. It makes me swoon like a Disney princess.

[@leannecoletterooney]

Peter Joback’s voice is so unique; it makes me see the Phantom as more youthful and child-like and that is so interesting

[@soheelee5411]

Ramin Karimloo. The most powerful and dramatic voice. It is his proprietary patent to sing strongly and at the same time sexy. Charm that attracts people.

[@tjburge6544]

Ramin & Gerard are tied in my opinion. P.S. Gerard’s vocals are not as bad as everyone makes them out to be. True, he may not have operatic training, but he still did a wonderful job. He trained for months and it definitely paid off.

[@homosapien7316]

He's not a singer he's an actor and that's okay!! He does an incredible job regardless

[@miles2593]

Ramon Karimloo, Colm Wilkinson and Gary Mauer are all my favs, the emotion is so yes. Some more are Earl Carpenter, Peter Jöback and James Barbour because their voices is just so beautiful. Also of course loving Anthony Warlow.

[@Tanner-Kline]

Ramin Karimloo without question. His voice breaks up in the best of ways that other singers just don't. Also I feel like this role is much better sang by high baritones/low tenors. The more mid/high tenors who try singing this role just don't have the weight within the tessitura/range that this role is written for. I know the role of the Phantom is literally written as/for a tenor but lower voices just bring a depth and ring to this role that is so much more satisfying for me personally to listen to.

[@gracedoubleu]

I never thought I’d watch a full ad before a video without skipping. Looks like the only thing that helps me work on that is Daveed Diggs discussing the harm done by incarceration.

[@roboat5107]

He wasn’t included in this, but Derrick Davis KILLED this entire role. I was sobbing about ten rows back from the stage and he’s the most valid baritone Phantom. Super nice guy too! Love him 🥺💞

[@justawl]

the fact that Ramin always put in the last of video, this should be titled: is there anyone who much better sang this than Ramin?

[@spacemaniac8197]

It's the best for last