Charles Hart - The Phantom of the Opera (Original 1986 London Cast)
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Free Music Review: The Phantom of the Opera (Original 1986 London Cast)
Hit: 2 Stars
The music in this CD is beautiful, the lyrics are lovely as well. The fact that I don't like Michael Crawfords' voice might have something to do with this...Gerard Butler was the first Phantom I heard.... so I hold my standards to him. Michael Crawfords' voice is nice, I'll admit, but give me Gerry any day. Perhaps Michael DID have a voice suited for the role, and perhaps Gerard Butler didn't, but I'm partial to emotional songs to wooden-flat ones, and baritone voices to tenor voices. Sarah has a lovely voice, but in my opinion, it is a bit too mature for the part of a 16 year old girl.
But don't let this stop you-buy this CD...you may love it, you may hate it. Just compare Michael's voice to Gerard's voice...the difference is rather laughable.
Free Music Review: The Greatest Musical Ever!!!!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
This is a wonderful item. I'll be comparing parts from this cd to the movie one. First, the Phantom. If someone says Gerard Butler is better, than they don't know what the book has to say. The phantom has a echo hypnotic like voice. Butler can hardly sing. Crawford can. Period. Both Christines are good- Brightman and Rossum. Barton is a better Raoul. The Andre and Firmin on this cd are better than in the movie. The Carlotta and Piangi are better in the movie. Same for Madame Giry and Meg. The musical is better than the movie though. My favorite songs include: Overture, The Phantom of the Opera, Notes/Prima Donna, Poor Fool he Makes me Laugh, Entr'acte, Masquerade/Why so Silent, Notes/Twisted Everyway, Wandering Child/ Bravo Monsieur, and the Point of No Return. This product rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!Free Music Review: The Phantom of the Opera (Original 1986 London Cast)
Hit: 1 Stars
The set itself is very good, however, I will never order from these people again. Shipping took nearly a month. Very poor response from the shipper.Free Music Review: I am Hooked on It .
Hit: 5 Stars
I Listen to it Ever Since Christmas 2006. First I Listened to Highlights.
I Like it but I was Cheated from 2004 Movie Verson That I Don't Like.
I Heard The Laughter of Michael Crawford. He Laugh in The OlD FOOL MAKES ME LAUGH and ALL I ASK FOR YOU Reprize. In 2004 Gurald Butler Does not Laugh at all he does'nt Act Good. The Whole Cast in 1986 and 1988 . London and New York City Performances were much better than 2004 Hollywood cast. You Will Like IT A LOT.
Free Music Review: The Phantom and Christine, as they were meant to be heard
Hit: 5 Stars
I have always loved the story of 'The Phantom of the Opera', and though this does stray from Leroux's classic novel, this was a great stage interpretation. Webber's musical, by far, is my favorite musical of all time, and the original cast, with Michael Crawford as the Phantom and Sarah Brightman as Christine, is simply the best. The musical itself raised the bar for musicals to come, being one of the grandest stage shows as well having some of the grandest music. Michael Crawford's haunting voice worked well as the Phantom, giving him a standard that no other, in my opinion, would ever be able to top. Sarah Brightman, with her soaring soprano and rich voice brought Christine to life as no other after her would. This cast was ultimately perfect for portraying the dark romance, and I believe that it was this cast as well as Webber's music that made this musical the hit that it was.