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

Do you hear the people sing?
Singing a 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 the drums
There is a life about to start
When tomorrow comes!
Will you join in our crusade?
Who will be strong and stand with me?
Somewhere beyond the barricade
Is there a world you long to see?
Then join in the fight
That will give you the right to be free!!
Do you hear the people sing?
Singing a 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 the drums
There is a life about to start
When tomorrow comes!
Will you give all you can give
So that our banner may advance
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!

[@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

[@princebunbunbun971]

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?

[@mattmckane9454]

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

[@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 💯

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@Pontiflex_]

Mr Leyton clearly understood the assignment 👍🏻

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 .

[@chefryanj2012]

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]

@@chefryanj2012 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

[@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

[@bradcullen3059]

Even the way Takeshi Kaga closes his mouth is epic.

[@Potterholic1]

You should see him on Iron Chef.

[@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.

[@shamr0ck]

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

[@christofferjeffers8460]

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

[@landonorris6]

@@christofferjeffers8460 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

[@karenkirkpatrick6438]

OUTSTANDING! That guy from Austria was very powerful!

[@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.

[@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..

[@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.

[@user-xj2we1mm5x]

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...

[@barbarac57]

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

[@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.

[@user-fi4kj1xf2q]

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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@groovyvirgochick]

Les Miserables is brilliant in every 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

[@cameronlane1281]

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

[@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.

[@user-vc6jo1th6k]

それぞれの国の方の、美しく力強い歌声が、心からの感動を与えてくれています。大変素晴らしいです。

[@kitsundesu]

その事はそうでしょう。

[@catherinehiggins4476]

@user - vc6jo1th6k,1year ago I can't read write ,Hello Catherine how are you Doing ,

[@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

[@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.

[@ballyhigh11]

Why does the Japanese version sound so damn good? That's not a read. It's just an utterly different language with a very different musical legacy. I really want to see more of the show in Japanese.

[@tigremalabarista3461]

Takeshi Kaga is very well known for his voice - speaking and acting. In fact, when they dubbed Iron Chef Japan, they kept anything he was on screen speaking not dubbed (but subtitled) because the voice actor didn’t fit. (He is the chairman for the Japan shows).

[@ThisSonorousRacket12]

It sounds like he’s trying to sing after burning his mouth from hot food.

[@rachelschenck9761]

3:43 the Irish Jean Valjean is fantastic.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@Jp-vw1ie]

日本人が日本語で参加していることに感動しました。

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@EmmelineSama]

I loved espescially, Sweden, France, The Netherlands, Norway, Czech republic, Ireland and USA.

[@FusionCoreHoarder]

I gotta make a personal timestamp for my fav part. Mr. Leyton nailed it 3:42

[@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...

[@ignas3739]

Would love to listen to the icelandic full song tbh

[@i-am-your-conscience]

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

[@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

[@lafeelabriel]

Fun fact, Egill has appeared in two productions of Les Miserables here in Iceland. And playing a different leading role each time, first Valjean, then Javert. Wonder how many actors/singers can say the same (suspect not that many)

[@reladjoe]

I watched his other videos, he is amazing. It’s a shame they sandwiched him between the 2 guys with stronger parts. (Ireland and U.S.)

[@jenniferhanses7064]

I thought he gave one of the most impressive bits, despite not understanding the language. I could totally see him in the role.

[@wrh41]

Egill's my favorite of the 17! I'm impressed by all the creative work he's done over the years.

[@Kat-gp6gj]

Are there videos of his performance on KZbin? I'd love to watch him!

[@sblumenstein6688]

I really liked his voice.

[@cyncin7247]

Saw it live. Unreal. Beautiful.

[@ebbeb9827]

very lucky

[@hbanana7]

Did you save a country in your past life?

[@natebailey1122]

The Irish Jean Valjean has an incredible voice

[@user-sy6gj8vb8v]

どこの人ですか？

[@user-dp7uj6jp2o]

@@user-sy6gj8vb8v 뒤에서 3번째로 부른 사람.

[@gaelanwhite8842]

Well the Irish know a thing or two about rebellion.

[@catherinehiggins4476]

​@gaelanwhite8842 This Song 🎵 Tell it all ,❤

[@catherinehiggins4476]

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

[@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

[@zenaidacamba3891]

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

[@leebrown6247]

Norway was my favorite Austria, Netherlands and France were also amazing

[@nilstons8334]

Agree.

[@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

[@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.

[@laulau2184]

團結係力量 不同的語言唱緊孤星淚 2022年 香港加油

[@risan3842]

香港人民万岁，加速师暴毙。

[@scheimong]

Hong Kong lost. It was inevitable 😮‍💨

[@aornis8895]

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

[@cmd2tuts]

Let's just acknowledge Ireland once more.

[@vellbariaofficial]

And that one was with conviction !!!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@hongray6375]

Damm! When all the voices came together... Blown away🤯

[@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

[@heidos7]

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

[@user-me4or7to9k]

I just spit out my water... XD

[@aurelia8028]

Javert's dead.

[@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

[@nathanmckenzie6753]

I watch this sometimes when I'm feeling down. It always cheers me up.

[@suzanneedmonds1566]

The first time I watched/listened to the 17 Valjeans sing I was stirred to tears. Regardless of how often I watch that one song let alone the entire concert I am still stirred to clap the performance.

[@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.

[@dylannroofsundayservice988]

I like all of them

[@johannesanopheles]

And the Czech one.

[@lexiober3515]

Damn Ireland. That was solid

[@connorerhart4094]

If only there was a Scottish Valijean

[@Martmeisterpaladin]

Actually, Jeff Leyton IS Scottish!

[@connorerhart4094]

Lexi Ober Then why is he representing Ireland?

[@Martmeisterpaladin]

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

[@connorerhart4094]

Lexi Ober Colm Wilkinson is Irish

[@suzannerosemaryday234]

We need to hear this around the world now.

[@user-ok8dj1yu9p]

各国の歌うまのイケおじの歌が生で聴けるの羨ましすぎる…… 早くコロナおさまってこういうのまたやらないかな……

[@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

[@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 !

[@BertMerlin57]

I am, you are, we are Jean Valjens….

[@Nescletomasaaacle]

When I saw this video, I was very moved by the voices of all the singers. Among them, the singing voice of Michael Burgess in Canada was the most transparent I've heard, and the lyrics directly touched my heart. I was looking for another song, but I couldn't stop crying knowing that he had died in 2015. I'd like to go there again if there's a 20th anniversary concert.

[@danielhenze8182]

Huh

[@damn671]

Japan wins the Vidal Sassoon award because everyone is balding.

[@Kkim0830]

hahaha

[@user-ru4me6fh8c]

Name...

[@Inamichan]

Agreed.

[@meto2854]

It’s all that testosterone required to support that ballsy singing.

[@MikeJones-qn1gz]

Fair the dude wins by default of having hair

[@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

[@zu3176]

It's truly special to hear this song in my language (Polish) with my country being only few days away from probably the most important election since 1989

[@scottyarbour2570]

Phil Cavill- U.K. Robert Marien- France Jerzy Jeszke- Germany Takeshi Kaga- Japan Gyula Vikidál- Hungary Tommy Körberg- Sweden Krzysztof Stasierowski- Poland Henk Poort- Netherlands Michael Burgess- Canada Reinhard Brussmann- Austria Rob Guest- Australia Øystein Wiik- Norway Jan Ježek- Czech Republic Kurt Ravn- Denmark Jeff Leyton- Ireland Egill Ólafsson- Iceland Craig Schulan- U.S.A. Colm Wilkinson- Jean Valjean!

[@MerchantIvoryfilms]

This will be the battle song we sing when we charge into battle against an alien invasion :P

[@kennethhufnagel4699]

+Merchant Ivory (filmstudent) or when those of us in the America's take up arms against a dictator who might bring the world into the brink of total chaos and world war aka, Mr. Trump. He then will hear millions of us singing, singing a song of VERY angry men, ones who will even now, join in the crusade, break down his potential barricades on liberty.

[@tomaspaulicek3866]

I was telling to myself the same during the whole video. We'd need to make up different lyrics, though, and i feel it wouldn't be the same without horses, so perhaps we should design mechanical ones.

[@gibson_smiles]

More like Hillary getting elected. Trump is the most peaceful candidate up there. You have no understanding of the idea of "liberty" or what it meant for our ancestors.

[@kennethhufnagel4699]

Don't EVER tell me what I do or do not have gibson. In fact I spent two weeks biking on the coast of Normandy in June. I know EXACTLY what the understanding and history of liberty is. Just because I made a comment about a particular demagogue, don't EVER tell me I don't know this countries history or the history of our founding fathers and the like. IS THAT CLEAR?

[@idot3331]

+Charles Martel Wow... How ignorant and horrible.

[@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

[@salut0307]

１つの名曲を同じステージ上で世界の言語で歌っていく… それだけで感動です。 本当に素晴らしい🍀

[@JoshuaTreePark2002]

3:44 is the best part

[@kaiserkeller6189]

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

[@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.

[@HetaliaCalifornia]

Fuck yes and I *love* it!

[@reighguevarra114]

I really liked how each person and the language they are speaking influences sa singing and vocal techniques that enhances the "feelings" of the song My favourite parts are the Japanese and the key change during the Irish part. So incredible!!!!

[@unkonow555]

鹿賀丈史ってオペラ系にも出てたん初めて知った しかもすげえかっこいい 舞台に映える顔してる

[@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

[@sarahrinehart9848]

kinda fucked up that the french guy had two really insignificant lines in a song from a musical about france adapted from a french musical about france adapted from a french book about france

[@davidhuston4397]

As much as I love this performance, I agree with you. I think France and Australia should switch places.

[@richardmickelson6026]

+Sarah Rinehart You said French and France so many times I have the impulse to go surrender to somebody

[@nextlifearotti]

+Richard Mickelson LOLOLOL

[@jamiemoreton4705]

+Sarah Rinehart Actually, I think it's fair enough because those two lines are the title of the song in the French version of the musical.

[@ultimateninjaboi]

+James Bovill fair enough point. x3

[@Guardsman--ku9wi]

If the free world were to have an anthem, this would be it.

[@mr.splashypants2325]

I can’t help but look at Mr. Hungary and just imagine that he’s slightly on his tip toes trying his best even though the mic is ever so slightly too high for him.

[@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💪！

[@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.

[@rururue]

Norwegian and Irish men put their hearts in it fr

[@rosequann5847]

What can I say about this gathering...each performance is breathtaking and leaves you replaying the music in your head for days. Live theater, there's nothing else like it. 🥂💃

[@sblumenstein6688]

Total ear worm now.

[@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

[@paulacherry5465]

Who care's about who's best! - it's a song of freedom and brotherhood, and that's all - it does'nt matter what country you're from this is the world's song.

[@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 😀

[@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 🙇

[@andyleclerc3600]

I'm not crying...you are. This is still one of the most amazing things I ever heard and saw.

[@nii_amart]

This was GLORIOUS!

[@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.

[@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 👏🇮🇪

[@Pppr-yf2hu]

i enjoy coming back to this a lot and listening to the many gifted artists

[@garionfan1]

This absolutely gives me chills! Absolute brilliance!!!

[@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.

[@lapetiteavocado]

Ireland, Austria and Norway were my favourites

[@user-fn9cq4kb4h]

Sini Myllyniemi =_=

[@xyzw10]

Sini Myllyniemi Same.

[@jimcasale332]

They were all fabulous !!!!!

[@HerrRoehrich]

Austria really looks like someone who could lift a cart off somebody in a pinch xD

[@ingvildkvakestad]

Tusen takk fra Norge or Thank You from Norway

[@Partyanimal1066]

Absolutely lovely.

[@michaelocchipinti8265]

Simply Amazing!