The Bells of Notre Dame - The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Over 100 UK Performers Come Together to Record 'The Bells of Notre Dame' From Disney's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
Over 100 UK performers have come together to remotely record "The Bells of Notre Dame" from Disney's iconic animated film 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame".
The group, which includes a mixture of West End performers, (Les Miserables, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, Book of Mormon, Bat out of Hell and more) performers from across the UK and new performing arts graduates, recorded their parts for the song from their homes to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines. The individual recordings were then mixed together to create the final performance,.
The project has been produced by Wicked actress Rebecca Gilliland, who founded the new production company, Bookend Productions, to give artists a chance to perform after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down theatres across the world.
About 'The Bells of Notre Dame' remote recording:
'The Bells of Notre Dame' is the opening number from the 1996 Disney motion picture 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'. Composed by Alan Menken with lyrics written by Stephen Schwartz.
This version has recorded by an 100+ strong cast (listed below) who were provided with backing tracks, sheet music and vocal lines to practice to and record remotely at home to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines. The number is performed with the permission and support of the Walt Disney company.
The cast includes:
Matt Bateman (Phantom of the Opera) as Clopin
Lee Van Geleen (Les Miserables, Only Fools and Horses) as Frollo
Luke McCall (Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera) as the Arch Deacon
Ensemble: Rebecca Gilliland (Wicked), Sabrina Aloueche (We Will Rock You), Sam Toland (Bat Out of Hell), Corrine Priest, (Les Miserables) Michael Vinsen (Hairspray) Scott Sutcliffe (Wicked),Paul Hutton (Bedknobs and Broomsticks), Lucyelle Cliffe (Legally Blonde), Maggie Lynn (Wicked), Rebecca Riddout (Phantom of the Opera), Matt McDonald (Titanic), Danny Colligan (Book of Mormon), Brian McCann (Jesus Christ Superstar), Danny Lane (Parade) Christopher Orton (The Hired Man), Jess Daley (Evita), Aoife Clesham (Fiver), Nikita Johal (Spring Awakening) Ifan Jones (Fiddler on the Roof), David Malcolm (Grindr the opera), Lily De La Haye (Phantom of the Opera), Brendan Matthew (Gregorian), Bradley Judge (Pippin), Lydia Gerrard (Phantom of the Opera), Dominic Brewer (Sweeney Todd), Emma Odell (Kinky Boots), Taite Elliot Drew (My Land's Shore), Nicholas McClean (Wicked), Kara Taylor Alberts (The Marvelous Wonderettes),Thomas J Hewitt (Aladdin) Victoria Nichol (Salad Days), Samuel Haughton (School of Rock), Bradley Barely (Phantom of the Opera), Alexander Lodge (Bat Out of Hell), Kirsty Nunn (The Clockmaker's Daughter), James Gower Smith (Tagline Quartet), Rebeca Ferrin (Les Miserables), Glain Rhys (Phantom of the Opera), Beth Bradley (Around the World in 80 days), Emily Dunn (Mamma Mia), Ruari Kelsey (The Last 5 Years), Brendan Cunningham (Dr. Doolittle), Lottie Clitherow (Into the Woods), Rhiannon Doyle (Saturday Night Fever), Emily Chesterton (Jerry Springer the Opera), Duncan Burt (Freindsical!),Samuel Bailey (My Land's Shore), Daniel Hall (Phantom of the Opera), Ralph Bogard (A Midsummer Night's Dream), Kristopher Bosch (Detroit Become Human), James Mateo Salt (The Pirate Queen), Cory Stuckey (Macbeth), Charlotte Bradley (Blitz!), Ashleigh Jones (Mamma Mia), Ben Hannigan, James Redman, Barry O'Reilly, Matt Whipps, Benjamin Armstrong, Mark Lockhart, Georgiou James, James Lloyd Skinner, Elliot Lee, Sam Rippon, Daniel Amity, Sion Emlyn, Samuel Webb, Elliott Keister, Peter Barnett, Benjamin Newhouse-Smith, James Hammond, James Markham, Gregory George, Rob O'Malley, Kirsty Geddes, Lucy Devereaux, Alexandria Witheridge, Ewa Korda, Erin Hughes, Emily Ooi, Kale Svenson, Laurie Evans, Ruari Barron, Jennifer Neil, Hannah Merry, Joely Emms, Shani Cantor, Layna Sheppard, Nikki Biddington Sophie Lee-Stevens, Rachel Roland, Emily Shelton, Emily Woodcraft, Sinead Wall, Rachel Slattery, Amelia Hooper-Jennings, Natasha Griffiths, Eve Kitchingman, Rachel Wheeler, Sophie Crawford, Holly Jane-Crowter, Paula Trott, Nardia Ruth, Lucie Broadbent.

[@LPM12]

Clopin, for this number alone, is such a vocally demanding part. Bravo to the performer.

[@B8ers10]

Thank you! That’s so kind of you x

[@stuarthendry4394]

@@B8ers10 Incredible, like the original but with your own twist which is incredible. And that end note. Amazing!

[@Jenfuu]

Agreed. Absolutely incredible.

[@mashgate4life]

One of the best Disney voice parts!

[@NinaC]

@@B8ers10 You are soooo amazing my gosh!!! Im imagining this live 🥰😍

[@merribellewharton938]

It’s a crime that Hunchback was denied a Broadway run.

[@carlottarobbins7005]

I pray that someday, it WILL make it to Broadway...

[@merribellewharton938]

@@carlottarobbins7005 yesssssss

[@klinikam.9135]

Can someone tell me why was denied? The french musical is a master piece!

[@Thomas-Voss]

@@klinikam.9135 Disney wanted to put frozen on Broadway instead

[@breania_inekora5069]

@@klinikam.9135 they didn't want to remove some of the choir AND because they wanted to pay the said choir so disney said it won't go to bway

[@ladyearin]

I'm still pissed that the musical did not make to Broadway, passed by Frozen. You Broadway producers, notre dame is watching you

[@rocknroll20024]

Same

[@viam14]

You can't hide what you've done from the eyes of Notre Dame...

[@dawningoftime]

From what I understand (and this may or may not be true) is they wanted to use a church choir for the Broadway production and that was going to be too expensive.

[@auroramiller6668]

Actually what happen was they wanted to use a large choir but because of the Broadway union only a certain amount of actors can be cast. Hunchback could of went to Broadway if they got rid of some of the ensemble but they didn't want that so they pass Broadway up from what I heard.

[@dawningoftime]

​@@auroramiller6668 that makes sense and if they wanted to use a church choir that could have also ruffled union feathers. Either way the union was probably involved.

[@jacobcox4565]

I just realised that when Quasimodo's mother ran from Frollo the choir sang Dies Irae. Dies Irae was a song sung at funerals during the 1300s. It was literally a death song and the fact it was used as forshadowing for her death was genius.

[@gasalsvift5356]

but in the book of Victor Hugo Claude Frollo was a simple priest who lost his parents to the plague, inherited the mill (the one that he set on fire in the cartoon), taught and educated his young brother Jean, and also added a hunchback child when the parisians wanted to burn him , because of pity for Jean. and in 1482 he died when he laughed after the hanging of Agnessa when Quasimodo threw down (Esmeralda's real name, which the old nun gave her, after she had a child stolen from her and instead of Agnessa, gypsys threw a Quasimodo.After 2 years, his skeleton and the skeleton of Agnessa were found in hug . I think Hunchback of Notre Dame 1996 is the best cartoon of Disney for all times ; but in my opinion - book of Hugo is better , it have more deep plot .

[@LouieNeira]

@@gasalsvift5356 I don’t think Disney would’ve gone for the original ending.

[@c182SkylaneRG]

@@LouieNeira Oh, Disney NEVER goes for the original ending. :) They wouldn't be able to market them as children's movies if they did that! Cinderella's sisters mutilating their feet and having their eyes pecked out? Everyone dying in Hunchback? Literally any of the other Grimms tales that they converted to a movie?

[@littledevil7473]

you watched that vox video too huh

[@LordKurst]

Dies Irae, or the notes connected to it, is actually a very common melody to use in movies, mostly used in tense, sad, or scary scenes Harry Potter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6jLlmyOqcmEndk The Lion King (1994): kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpTQpq1smMuId8k Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2WuXmx7oN-WaKM Even Frozen 2 has it, it's the voice that Elsa hears throughout the movie

[@Sweettooth1231]

"Who's the monster and who's the man...?" that always gives me goosebumps

[@ValentinaHernandez-gk7vm]

It gives me more chills when you see the whole movie and that sentence changes meaning at the beginning and the end subconsciously no matter how many times I see it

[@bellahernandez8566]

That part just hits so different each time

[@poiuytnhy859]

I prefer the french version where he says "L'Homme est-il un monstre ou le monstre un Homme?" in english that's means "The human is he a monster or the monster an human?" I love the Chiasme in this sentence

[@joaosoares-rr5mj]

@@ValentinaHernandez-gk7vm yeah, quasimodo was a good man, and frollo was a monster

[@Viajaconmigo677]

@@poiuytnhy859 I didn't know that. I like that scentence now. There is more meaning in a sentence and also more in the heart along with personality.

[@isabellavetere9098]

My very favorite line in this song has always been from the archdeacon: "You can lie to yourself and your minions, you can claim that you haven't gone wrong, but you never can run from nor hide what you've done from the eyes. The very eyes of Notre Dame."

[@Jay-ru6kn]

the lyric there is "...you can claim that you haven't a qualm."

[@isabellavetere9098]

@@Jay-ru6kn oh oops, always heard that wrong

[@wordforger]

Yeah, it's extremely powerful, cuts right to the soul. And think about it... There's not really another Disney villain out there that has that sort of moment where their conscience kicks in and forces them to do good... before they backslide into their most despicable selves. Frollo is the most interesting to me because that cry from the Archdeacon COULD cut him to the soul like that.

[@Djorgal]

The archdeacon was always the true hero of the story for me. If only he had been 10 seconds earlier to open the door.

[@carlycrays2831]

@@wordforger Frollo wasn't worried about redemption. He just didn't want to go to hell. He figured that he really was providing the "Christian" education Quasi required and that that by itself would save him.

[@imogenonscreen8054]

I believe that Alan Menken admitted that he considers 'Bells of Notre Dame' to be the best opening song he ever wrote. He's almost definitely right it is a pretty epic opening. My favourite line is, 'And he saw corruption everywhere, except within' that just sums up Frollo's character.

[@mckenzie.latham91]

Many of my peers and myself think Hunchback is Alan Menken's magnum Opus of animated scores

[@mckenzie.latham91]

" My favourite line is, 'And he saw corruption everywhere, except within' that just sums up Frollo's character.” Mine has to be “You can lie to yourself and Your minions, you can claim you haven’t a qualm, but you never can from from nor hide what you’ve done from the eyes...the eyes of Notre Dame” “And for one time in his life of power and control, Frollo felt a twinge of fear for his immortal soul” Everything about that scene is amazing because it was where the animators allowed the cathedral’s presence itself to come alive to stand in judgement of Frollo and he’s afraid for the first time, that he is not as spiritually safe as he thought he was.

[@f_ll_th__bl_nks__8816]

Like 1000!

[@LunarShimmer]

The guy voicing the Archdeacon was so on point. He sounds exactly like he does in the movie. And during the line "But you never can run from, nor hide what you've done from the eyes - the very eyes of Notre Dame." all the vocalists slowly fading in... even if just to sing "Kyrie eleison", that _got_ me. Extremely powerful.

[@justinb7542]

I actually don't think he sounded exactly like him. But he did sound amazing, and dare I say, better!

[@TaylorZanderFrancis]

Sounds just like Ralph Fiennes

[@Velgar_Grim]

When I first heard him, I was like Notre-DAMN! Kinda funny that so was he. The steps of Notre-Damn were soiled with innocent pronounciation this day. 😅

[@puckpuck88]

@@Velgar_Grim yup ..his "uh-mericun" was showing in his pronounciation...lol

[@user-cy6xl3vd3f]

No he's more nasal than the original voice. Listen to the french version, the archdeacon's voice is incredible.

[@kirkatia98]

Frollo's voice is smooth and deep like a thick black tar

[@Kalani_Saiko]

Nice simile

[@kirkatia98]

@@Kalani_Saiko Especially considering his personality is also a thick black tar

[@Kalani_Saiko]

@@kirkatia98 Yeah

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

I love deep, rich voices though ♥

[@justanotherotaku7081]

I was sooooo surprised by it! I feel like with some people you can tell what they’ll sound like, but with him I never would’ve guessed that voice

[@jordanwilson1156]

Dude, the guy playing Clopin hitting that note at the end...*chef’s kiss* Bravo my good sir!!!

[@mckenzie.latham91]

Matt Bateman, He's quite talented, he also was in Phantom of the Opera, so yeah...he has mad vocal power.

[@cupcakesneedlove2]

Finally the hunchback fandom is rising up.

[@aphroditeinamerica7242]

We will revolt against other fandoms like their Claude Frollo

[@drummerxkun]

YES!!!!!!!!!

[@lavenderblazie7953]

Yes

[@v.dargain1678]

Yes. Better late than never .

[@sannibird8695]

The guy who does Frollo - perfection. What a voice.

[@RosesNightengales]

He sounds a bit like Patrick Page! He played him in La Jolla production not as deep tho!

[@PumpkinMozie]

The “4 guilders” guy went HAM on his little part

[@IronycheinPain]

ye! I wanna know who he is lol

[@kiiwii3193]

He did not have to go that hard but he did and I love it lmao

[@laurelrose7018]

I get the vibe from him that he would be the absolute *best* Dungeon Master for D&D 😅❤ I laughed so hard when he scurried away 😂

[@PumpkinMozie]

@@kiiwii3193 he did it for us lol

[@stainedglassstories7735]

I have to agree. I loved ALL of this. But seeing how much fun and immersion he put into his part really made it for me! I hope he sees these comments.

[@tylerfunnyman2532]

I’m under a blanket trying to get warm and y’all be giving me chills like you don’t even care.

[@Kalani_Saiko]

IKR

[@BrimstoneMoth]

Me too!

[@TinyKittenKisses]

The Archdeacon's voice is perfect

[@tgrstymie]

Was that Luke McCall? Seen him quite a bit in the Welch from the West End videos. Great voice

[@catherinestephens9985]

Its beautiful

[@lilmisscrazy120]

Everyone is sleeping on the Archdeacon’s part 😍

[@gasalsvift5356]

but in the book of Victor Hugo Claude Frollo was a simple priest who lost his parents to the plague, inherited the mill (the one that he set on fire in the cartoon), taught and educated his young brother Jean, and also added a hunchback child when the parisians wanted to burn him , because of pity for Jean. and in 1482 he died when he laughed after the hanging of Agnessa when Quasimodo threw down (Esmeralda's real name, which the old nun gave her, after she had a child stolen from her and instead of Agnessa, gypsys threw a Quasimodo.After 2 years, his skeleton and the skeleton of Agnessa were found in hug . I think Hunchback of Notre Dame 1996 is the best cartoon of Disney for all times ; but in my opinion - book of Hugo is better , it have more deep plot .

[@fallingasleepaswespeak]

he's god's gift to the role of the phantom tbh

[@JuliaKoep]

This was breathtaking!

[@creativereading9863]

Du hier. Cool.

[@AddedSugar9]

No it wasn't. Most of them could not get a role in their local production.

[@thanhdanhnguyen7497]

@@AddedSugar9 Well, they could still sing and perform greatly. It doesn't really matter about their recognition, as long as they enjoy singing and give everyone an epic performance, that's enough for a choir to be good.

[@emmamiller2245]

Is there any chance you might do “Deliver Us” from The Prince of Egypt? I think your repertoire would sound so strong and rich with a song like that, or maybe “Plagues” from that musical... what a production! Also, a fantastic job with this, it’s become one of my favorite versions of this song, completely amazing!

[@bookendproductions2798]

We would love to do a number from the Prince of Egypt! However, we want to make sure we have a more diverse and representative cast who would want to be involved, to perform it before we do xxx

[@warriormaiden9829]

@@bookendproductions2798 I'm guessing one would need to be part of the troupe to be part of the music? I LOVED singing 'When You Believe' with our choir. Unfortunately, my hubby and I wound up aging out (Institute choir under McDonald in SLC), but we still have the memories and a bunch of the music! XD

[@Clairevoyante]

@@bookendproductions2798 That's considerate of you, chapeau!

[@Puggo_Huggo]

@@bookendproductions2798 What a perfect response!! And congrats on a wonderful performance from all

[@marcusrivera908]

@@bookendproductions2798 Hey guys how did you do that collaboration?

[@AwsomeKat777]

I literally always get chills when I hear, "You never can run from nor hide what you've done from the eyes! The very, eyes of Notre Dame!"

[@mckenzie.latham91]

The east part of the animated film is that was where they have the cathedral’s presence herself to come alive to judge Frollo

[@BloodylocksBathory]

6:03 that note he hits on the finale utterance of "bells" oh lordy, so good

[@silkehartner7842]

There is a shorter version of the finale, uploaded by Matt Bateman (the tenor) himself, you might enjoy. kzbin.infofo35qcNdcL8?feature=share

[@highstanturd3651]

Hunchback is one of the best musicals and Disney movies as a whole. So, so, so, so underrated

[@SilverCheetah]

“Raise the child as your own” “Yo can he stay here” “Sounds totally legit and in no way contradictory”

[@carissamace]

We was raising it that was just where he was living, we see Frolo visit him in the beginning of the movie.

[@SilverCheetah]

That may be true but adoptive parents don’t keep their kids at the orphanage

[@carissamace]

@@SilverCheetah That does make sense Volvo is just bad.

[@Kagenoaki]

*screams with joy* Clupin's high note is so difficult to do and the fact he did it and held it!! *squeals with delight* LOVED IT!!

[@badgerbytheseashore2593]

The last 45 seconds of the song never fails to give me chills. It’s almost like my soul feels it

[@ozestrin4092]

Can you guys do hellfire next ?

[@bookendproductions2798]

We’ll definitely consider it! 😘

[@solus8685]

Yes pleaseee

[@stephaniepurcell4184]

Omg yes! The world needs it

[@RachelBrow]

And the intro "Heaven's Light"!! So beautiful!

[@emmaww9049]

Yes!!! I want to hear them do this so bad!!

[@samanthaledesma604]

He didn't have to go that hard for that last part, but he did that for us. I for one am grateful

[@russergee49]

Everytime they sing “Kyrie eleison”... absolute chills.

[@coolbae1998]

I forgot i was obsessed with The hunchback, but now i remembered why

[@jonwalsh4309]

The performer for Clopin did phenomenally. What a tenor! Congratulations to the entire ensemble - you did Hunchback (and Hugo) a great service!

[@jordanjoestar-turniptruck]

He sounds kind of like Nathan Lane!

[@jazzbard_0479]

The performance of everyone is astonishing! Man, the vocal presence of Clopin is heavenly!

[@lugenehaynes7584]

I thought, that in the context of the movie, this music was stirring and ethereal. But sitting here, listening to this incredible group of singers, I am still shivering with chills hearing this being sung here. You are all superb and well chosen for the parts you're playing. Kudos to each and every one of you, for your sterling and stellar performances.

[@huntercool2232]

Disney: **Decides to do a live action Hunchback of Notre Dame** Disney: “Welp, I think we’ve found our cast.”

[@clearlyrebecca]

Props to the performer for Frollo. Tony Jay left some intimidatingly big shoes to fill!

[@XxRadioactiveGirlxX]

The only thing that minorly annoys me, that also annoys me in the actual film/score, is that with all the choral backing at the end you don't get to hear that bomb ass final note as well. It's such a hard note and requires such precision, it wouldn't need to be much just enough to highlight it more. The person singing Clopin is freaking amazing here

[@Ashley-lv9fd]

I was thinking the same thing, only I am a little more than a little disappointed, because I can tell that he hit the notes at the end, but I am straining to hear him at all, and it just shouldn't be like that. Loved everything else about this group performance though!

[@XxRadioactiveGirlxX]

@@Ashley-lv9fd That's the only problem with them being so wonderfully accurate to the original. As we've said he hit it beautifully, so it's a bit of a shame

[@Ashley-lv9fd]

@@XxRadioactiveGirlxX You know, after I made my comment I listened to the original and was like "Ohhhh he gets drowned out almost immediately here too." I hadn't listened to it in a while, and I think that maybe the note is just so remarkable that in my mind, it was easier to hear. I stand corrected! I agree with you - just a minor disappointment in both versions, because the note is just hit so well! 😊 At the same time, it does make sense in a way to draw the attention from the individual storyteller (who has finished his part for now) to the full power of the chorus that will play such an important role throughout the story...

[@TheTrueBlueDrew]

@@Ashley-lv9fd if you go to TikTok the guy who hits the note is “mattbateman91” and he just posted a video of him singing it. Just if you were interested

[@circa81]

Only the remastered version of the sound track is Clopin blotted out by the chorus. If you watch the film itself he sounds much more clear.

[@ri-rid4607]

Hunchback is one of the most underrated Disney movies and that's a CRIME. You're gonna tell me after listening to this, that this soundtrack ISN'T bomb af????

[@DrDingsGaster]

Hunchback is my ultimate favourite and will be forever. So damn good and it's sad Disney just doesn't make absolute masterpieces like it anymore. (imo)

[@khfan4life365]

I got chills when the choir joined to Clopin’s last “bells of Notre Dame”.

[@legionaireb]

Did anyone else tear up when all those singers came in for the final chorus?

[@miriamaugust674]

Still crying over it tbh

[@togdochroise]

VERY MUCH YES

[@nameredacted7978]

Even as a kid, I knew note-for-note that The Hunchback of Notre Dame was and always would be the peak of Disney's musical magnificence. Don't get me wrong, they came out with some good ones afterwards, but the music in this film hits my choir spirit just right. You all did a great job of evoking that feeling, the spine-chilling awe and wonder I felt the first time I saw the film in theaters, and every single time after when I heard this song.

[@Kalani_Saiko]

Same

[@mckenzie.latham91]

it is probably one of their greatest works ever made just in terms of the story, scope, music and etc.

[@robofistsrevenge3288]

It's arguably the best soundtrack Disney's ever done. Sure, others were more fun, more catchy, more memorable, etc. But from a technical, instrumental, and lyrical standpoint, this soundtrack does things no other Disney soundtrack ever comes close to accomplishing. God Help the Outcasts alone is more poignant, powerful, and unapologetic than most musical songs in general. The only animated musical OST that could stand equal is Prince of Egypt (though Lion King gets pretty close, I suppose).

[@skallywalla502]

Yeah this and Prince of Egypt. Though I'd argue Prince of Egypt is a far stronger film that's stood the test of time (despite the cringeworthy super white cast) and Hunchback has the better soundtrack (tho Stephen Schwartz is utterly brilliant) The "God" theme, Deliver Us, and Plagues stand out for PoE; this song, Heaven's Light/Hellfire, God Help the Outcasts and the general score of Hunchback stand out. The film itself has more problems (oh the gargoyles 🤦🏼 and ugh "gypsies") but I still love it.

[@v.dargain1678]

I still enjoy playing the sheet music on the piano and clarinet . Always an oldie but goodie to me .

[@ohcrabapples]

The intro gave me chills. Literal chills. This is amazing. Actually the entire song gave me chills. More than the original.

[@lillyf973]

Yea I found this Clopin infinitely better than the one from the og soundtrack

[@LusiaEyre]

The film has indisputable tone problems, it wants to be seriously epic and Disney at the same time (the gargoyles and physical gags) but my god, the soundtrack is masterful. I listen to it regularly. It gets me every time

[@brennaleigh3]

I would love for someone to edit out the goat and gargoyles so we can have the tone problems straightened out haha.

[@dirtnbloodnotherkids]

​@@brennaleigh3 i think it would've been too dark if they'd left out the gargoyles. Even as an adult I appreciate them because they not only add valuable emotional depth and character development in the scenes with Quasimodo, but they also provide some comic relief which you need in a story this intense.

[@VelociraptorsOfSkyrim]

​@@dirtnbloodnotherkidsI do love the Symbolism of Notre Dame (An obvious stand in for God) rejecting Frolo and banishing him into the fires of Hell.

[@TFalconwing]

Matt Bateman absolutely slays it here as Clopin. I saw him wind up for that final note and all I could think was (pardon the pun) "Damn"

[@Danbo22987]

Controversial take, but I think this film really could benefit from the live action treatment. Remove the gargoyles and take advantage of the PG-13 rating. Into the Woods showed Disney isn't afraid to do darker musicals

[@melaniemcintyre6115]

There was a great stage production in the 90's at Disney's MGM Studios (now hollywood studios) in Florida. It was epic. Theres an off broadway production lying around online somewhere too. The best stage production ive seen was in Seattle a few years ago with a deaf Quasimodo. It was excellent.

[@Samus7000]

And have them pronounce the French names correctly! Quasimodo is ka-see-moh-doh. And Clopin is kloh-pahn.

[@cobracommander6522]

I agree with you. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is one of my favorite Disney movies from my childhood.

[@Princess-ie2cf]

Disney is doing a live action version of the film, Josh Gad is directing it I’m pretty sure! Hoping they take the dark turn that they did with the animated classic!

[@Samus7000]

@@Princess-ie2cf RIP Hunchback, it’s going to be awful. Directed by Olaf, who’s only ever been comedic relief, and hasn’t directed anything in his life.

[@allidragon7041]

Let us all pray for Notre Dame and her scars to heal. "From the big bells as loud as the thunder, to the little bells soft as a psalm", she shall sing again.

[@zerotodona1495]

Too bad the enemies of Christ will not be punished for it cause other religions are apparently more important.

[@laurelrose7018]

@@zerotodona1495 I think you might need to revisit this film 😅

[@spreest9537]

This is a wonderful comment and deserves more attention. I am not a Christian, but I am praying for her scars to heal.

[@gasalsvift5356]

but in the book of Victor Hugo Claude Frollo was a simple priest who lost his parents to the plague, inherited the mill (the one that he set on fire in the cartoon), taught and educated his young brother Jean, and also added a hunchback child when the parisians wanted to burn him , because of pity for Jean. and in 1482 he died when he laughed after the hanging of Agnessa when Quasimodo threw down (Esmeralda's real name, which the old nun gave her, after she had a child stolen from her and instead of Agnessa, gypsys threw a Quasimodo.After 2 years, his skeleton and the skeleton of Agnessa were found in hug . I think Hunchback of Notre Dame 1996 is the best cartoon of Disney for all times ; but in my opinion - book of Hugo is better , it have more deep plot .

[@fallingasleepaswespeak]

@@gasalsvift5356 babe quit responding to random comments with this, We Get It

[@amandaphamofficial]

this actor for clopin should be the clopin for the potential live action remake

[@ArcherKet]

"It's a tale of a man... and a monster!" I never picked up on it before but Clopin may be calling Frollo the monster and not the man.

[@Butterfly1025A]

Yes. That is the plot of the film as well, in case you also missed that.

[@ArcherKet]

@@Butterfly1025A It's been a long time since I've watched the film so I don't remember the specifics. It was one that I didn't like when it came out in theaters so I didn't watch it again until I was an adult. But I listen to Disney music all the time.

[@sinnastevenson2302]

There is a line in the song that points this out. "Now here is a riddle to guess, if you can, sing the bells of Notre Dame. Who is the monster and who is the man??" It's the last part of the song.

[@gymkat247]

In the novel as well. Victor Hugo played a lot with the person's outward appearance versus their character. Those who physically appeared to be the most pure of heart had rotten morals and vice versa.

[@nicoferguson1215]

Tell you one thing.... Frollo was only in his mid-thirties during the movie..... I had always thought that he was in his sixties

[@lemuelermita3456]

How do you say, "heaven", without saying "heaven"? This.

[@gracequach6668]

Haven.

[@gasalsvift5356]

but in the book of Victor Hugo Claude Frollo was a simple priest who lost his parents to the plague, inherited the mill (the one that he set on fire in the cartoon), taught and educated his young brother Jean, and also added a hunchback child when the parisians wanted to burn him , because of pity for Jean. and in 1482 he died when he laughed after the hanging of Agnessa when Quasimodo threw down (Esmeralda's real name, which the old nun gave her, after she had a child stolen from her and instead of Agnessa, gypsys threw a Quasimodo.After 2 years, his skeleton and the skeleton of Agnessa were found in hug . I think Hunchback of Notre Dame 1996 is the best cartoon of Disney for all times ; but in my opinion - book of Hugo is better , it have more deep plot .

[@moragburrell8628]

That last “bells bells bells of notes dame” - there are no words to describe the absolute chills it gives me (in a good way). If they do a live action, they can’t change the music

[@karasmusic123]

The guy who plays Choplin... his voice is divine! Just Chef's kiss.

[@matthewmack1983]

How many tenors hit Clopin's D6 at the end ??! have always long revered any men who sing Clopin. Bravo.

[@laurelrose7018]

I'm pretty sure it's a D5 (D6 is difficult enough for sopranos to hit!), but still absolutely incredible. And he really nails it.

[@daughteroflust6666]

​@@laurelrose7018Both are a pain in the ass for contraltos, and I think it's a D5.

[@FireFr0ggy]

The Hunchback of Notre Dame has best soundtrack of all Disney movies.

[@Torao.]

Those ending notes, listening with headphones gave me chills- would love to see this live 😭✨🙏

[@artieskuld6858]

As a french woman and HoND fan, thank you very much ! I am glad that our literature inspires such genuine interest that it motivates talented artists to create and perform. I don’t know if you’re aware but foreigners are sometimes even more interested in French art than french people themselves 😂

[@TXejas19]

I noticed that

[@Cool70sfreak]

That tends to be true in many countries, even here in the US, that people from outside the country are more interested in its history and culture than those who reside there. I think there's a fascination with the unknown and the way things are different in another part of the world, especially when there's a rich history and culture that thrives there.

[@spiritualbeetle3904]

Victor Hugo made great books that translated into great musicals. Can't thank the man enough for his contribution to the arts

[@deds326]

Oh yeah... I love French movies myself like Jean de Florette, Manon des Sources, and La Gloire de Mon Père.

[@TPMvids]

This is phenomenal!! So much talent in one video. It sounds beautiful✨

[@aphroditeinamerica7242]

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[@phoenixedge7]

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[@harrietharding1682]

One of my absolute favourite music soundtracks. Underrated and you all did it a massive service!! Goosebumps!! Thank you for bringing a smile to my face!

[@gasalsvift5356]

but in the book of Victor Hugo Claude Frollo was a simple priest who lost his parents to the plague, inherited the mill (the one that he set on fire in the cartoon), taught and educated his young brother Jean, and also added a hunchback child when the parisians wanted to burn him , because of pity for Jean. and in 1482 he died when he laughed after the hanging of Agnessa when Quasimodo threw down (Esmeralda's real name, which the old nun gave her, after she had a child stolen from her and instead of Agnessa, gypsys threw a Quasimodo.After 2 years, his skeleton and the skeleton of Agnessa were found in hug . I think Hunchback of Notre Dame 1996 is the best cartoon of Disney for all times ; but in my opinion - book of Hugo is better , it have more deep plot .

[@user-bk9hs7zl1i]

たまたまこの動画を見つけたのですが感動して毎日聴いています。 初めてノートルダムの鐘を観た時と同じような衝撃を受けました。

[@bee8632]

Dear lord, the guy who sings Frollo's part, I- His voice is so incredibly pleasant to listen to.

[@LoremasterLiberaster]

I cannot express how grateful am I to you for making this. Disney musical did not make it to the Broadway, and I do not think that there is a place on Earth in 2021 where you can get any tickets to see it. Thank you for bringing this magneficent score to life. It is one of the most powerful movie openings I have ever seen, and this performance has done it justice.

[@nathalie2439]

The Musical closed in Germany in 2019 but it was popular so i think there’s a good possibility for it to open again someday :D Or at least i hope so

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

The musical made me bawl my eyes out :(

[@zoefisher5319]

This needs to be put on Broadway PERIOD

[@ninjamonkey508]

When you all hit that last note together I got chills and excitement. This is truly one of the most amazing things I've watched on KZbin in a very long time

[@Tingus__Pingus]

Everyone who was part of this collaboration did an excellent job, but I just wanted to say that the guy who played the archdeacon really gave 110%. Insanely impressive.

[@jakehare7769]

He's a very talented singer, but his flat A in the word Dame drives me bananas.

[@tashaswan3756]

Y'all ever listened to something so heavenly that it moves you to tears? Anyway, I'm totally not crying while watching this.

[@ddude081]

Seriously there is just a lot of dust in this room, that’s why my eyes are leaking.... yeah... that’s it dust.

[@samanthakl447]

Me too!

[@kirasthebest]

I will forever be salty that this never got to Broadway. An absolute disgrace. The talent here is outstanding and deserved to be enjoyed by so many!

[@Vinnysol08]

Bravo! The singer for Frollo sounded PERFECT! And the singer for Clopin owned that finale!

[@phantomvideowatcher]

I clicked out of curiosity... was completely captivated right at the first note! Bravo to all especially "Clopin!" Would love to hear the actor who is Judge Frollo in this sing as the Beast. The archdeacon (who is easy on the eyes btw) would sound great as Raoul! This song always gives me goosebumps!

[@dukeofkings8942]

The Archdeacon actually has experience playing the Phantom on the West End!

[@aimeebrooks4303]

You need to do the whole film, honestly.

[@eliotpagan7361]

Oh my fucking god, the finale tone is more powerful than the original. Well done guys.

[@gasalsvift5356]

but in the book of Victor Hugo Claude Frollo was a simple priest who lost his parents to the plague, inherited the mill (the one that he set on fire in the cartoon), taught and educated his young brother Jean, and also added a hunchback child when the parisians wanted to burn him , because of pity for Jean. and in 1482 he died when he laughed after the hanging of Agnessa when Quasimodo threw down (Esmeralda's real name, which the old nun gave her, after she had a child stolen from her and instead of Agnessa, gypsys threw a Quasimodo.After 2 years, his skeleton and the skeleton of Agnessa were found in hug . I think Hunchback of Notre Dame 1996 is the best cartoon of Disney for all times ; but in my opinion - book of Hugo is better , it have more deep plot .

[@BienNillos]

the soundtrack of this animated movie is so underrated. The bells of Notre Dame never fails to make me emotional. Bravo.

[@matichagak548]

As soon as they started the ah a ah I got chills down all of my body

[@blupinkediciones]

So great!!! Alan freanking Menken!!!!

[@ScrEmOQEn]

This is so cool! The last part was icing! Now do Frollos solo song hellfire.

[@alexapulliam2971]

YES!!!!!

[@gasalsvift5356]

but in the book of Victor Hugo Claude Frollo was a simple priest who lost his parents to the plague, inherited the mill (the one that he set on fire in the cartoon), taught and educated his young brother Jean, and also added a hunchback child when the parisians wanted to burn him , because of pity for Jean. and in 1482 he died when he laughed after the hanging of Agnessa when Quasimodo threw down (Esmeralda's real name, which the old nun gave her, after she had a child stolen from her and instead of Agnessa, gypsys threw a Quasimodo.After 2 years, his skeleton and the skeleton of Agnessa were found in hug . I think Hunchback of Notre Dame 1996 is the best cartoon of Disney for all times ; but in my opinion - book of Hugo is better , it have more deep plot .

[@TennyJustDidThat]

Clopin was sO GOOD IN THIS!!

[@DanKeeleyMusic]

That dude SLAMMED that last note. I'm hard to impress, but WOW.

[@matthewsnleick5560]

This song is just SO fucking powerful BRAVO EVERYONE

[@dianapohe]

When Disney was in the heart of its Renaissance and was able to create these masterpieces... This video is priceless btw

[@ptheorist4670]

Oh no, I wasn't crying by the end. I was outright sobbing. I miss singing in my choir so damn much, and this is one of my favourite soundtrack pieces of all times - and not just from Disney movies - and the impeccable performance along with everyone coming together to sing it so... Amazing. Thank you for making and sharing.

[@arianneevans3858]

2:20 really showed up for his part i love him

[@ClaireWritesSometimes]

This is further proof that this musical needs to come to the West End

[@MsBroadway209]

Can they PLEASE put this on Broadway already? Can’t believe this lost its spot for the Frozen musical 🙄

[@wordforger]

I hear they're supposed to be making a live action movie... I'm not sure how I feel about that given their run of live action movies. If they go the direction they did for the stage show, get people who can actually sing, and don't act embarrassed about people singing, then it could be good. Of course, it's rather a shame that the real Notre Dame burned down...

[@TerranTaro]

Its not that unbeleiveable. Frozen was a better business decision. Hunchback of Notre dame would have attracted half of the business that frozen has.

[@VincentoValentine]

I guess they didn't put it on Broadway because it doesn't have a happy ending. I have seen it in Germany in 2001 and I didn't know. Went out of the theatre feeling like shit, because the cliche of 'Disney always ends happily' didn't apply. It had a total run of three years, if I recall correctly and only had a revival in 2017.

[@brokenteethalbumreviews5388]

Omg this brought me to tears as a former choir singer turned now former singer this is the most beautiful rendition I'm not calling it a cover cuz there's never been a choir this amazing that brought me to tears

[@mollycblaeser]

Wow, this is one of the best Clopins I've ever heard! Nearly identical to the movie!

[@GhostlightG]

I'd love to hear this cast perform Esmeralda, the act one closer.

[@rawrethisaytoyou]

Sometimes the KZbin algorithm does good. Imma play this on repeat for the next couple hours thanks

[@raaaaakkoo]

聴き終わった瞬間鳥肌が止まらなかった！！

[@arensa]

This is just pure perfection!

[@beccaj4430]

Wow this was spectacular. And that note at the end by the singer singing clopins part! Wow incredible! Respect.

[@JamieMarie23]

This song is powerful enough, but you took it to a whole new level.

[@micheleheddane3804]

Hairs on my arms standing, awesome

[@DothDoes]

Got chills and got teary! Man oh man if this becomes a musical! 💜

[@0704hibiki]

すごく良かった！！ ノートルダムの鐘の音楽がすごく好きです。 感動しました。 素敵な動画をありがとうございます。

[@thealmightyki]

a recent hunchback thing??? this is amazing!! thank you!

[@katg7387]

"Who is the monster and who is the man?" Love that line.

[@BethanyAitch]

The algorithm keeps putting this as one of my auto ‘play next’ videos and I’m never upset about it.

[@khonojeya01]

This brought tears to my eyes because my school is going through production of hunchback of Notre Dame Musical but it got canceled because of c o v i d - 19. Thank you so much ❤️

[@sogabeKunzite]

海外の方の自信にあふれた歌い方凄く大好き。自分の実力を最大限に引き出す歌う姿勢、とても尊敬する

[@MrsKatmus]

Can we all just respect the absolute BELT from Matt at the end. That's a hard note to carry regardless but for that length of time!

[@roseJ96]

This was amazing. And the part of Clopin was especially perfectly cast.

[@boblarson5941]

Having been apart of a choir, i will always have an appreciation for choral music. I haven’t heard a choir sing in over a year and i have forgotten how beautiful the music is. This video was so well done and i tip my hat to all of the talented and committed singers that gave me chills for the entirety of this breathtaking piece. Amazing job. this made my day.

[@IWantChaBoy]

Holy Lord! Where did that incredibly talented Coplin come from!?

[@nelanhtariley2254]

Oh My God! I remember seeing the Hunchback of Notre Dame as a child and was immediately taken with the songs in the movie. I remember being able to feel the resonance of the choir in my chest. Listening to it now I had the exact same feeling. Now I'm 32 and old enough to be able to appreciate the technicality of it. This is beautiful! The soundtrack for the Hunchback of Notre Dame was completely underrated and does not get the credit its due at all. Just. Simply. Beautiful!

[@SootherousNoise]

Everyone's voice is so astounding. Such magnificent gifts everyone has. This was amazing to watch.