The Mirror
Phantom of the Opera Cast Lyrics

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Little Lotte let her mind wander

Remember that too

Little Lotte thought: am I fonder of dolls
Or of goblins or shoes?
Or of riddles of frocks?
Those picnics in the attic

Or of chocolates?

Father playing the violin

As we read to each other dark stories of the North

No, what I love best, Lotte said
Is when I'm asleep in my bed
And the Angel of Music sings songs in my head!
The Angel of Music sings songs in my head!

Insolent boy!
This slave of fashion
Basking in your glory!
Ignorant fool!
This brave young suitor
Sharing in my triumph!

Angel, I hear you!
Speak, I listen
Stay by my side, guide me!
Angel, my soul was weak
Forgive me
Enter at last, Master!

Flattering child, you shall know me
See why in shadow I hide
Look at your face in the mirror
I am there inside!

Angel of Music
Guide and guardian
Grant to me your glory

Angel of Music
Hide no longer
Come to me, strange angel

I am your angel
Come to me: Angel of Music

Whose is that voice?
Who is that in there?

I am your Angel of Music
Come to me: Angel of Music

Christine, angel!

Overall Meaning

"The Mirror" from Phantom of the Opera is a powerful and emotive song that delves into the complex relationship between Christine and the Phantom. The song starts with Little Lotte reminiscing about her childhood, where she would let her mind wander and ponder over various things like dolls, goblins, shoes, riddles, dresses, and even chocolates. She recalls fond memories of her father playing the violin and reading dark stories to her. But what she loves the most is when she's asleep in her bed and the Angel of Music sings songs in her head. It is a moment of escape and comfort for her.

The tone suddenly shifts as the Phantom, who has been listening to her thoughts and desires, interjects with disdain for the suitor she admires. He belittles the young suitor, calling him an "insolent boy" and an "ignorant fool" who is basking in his glory. The Phantom tries to assert his presence as the true guardian and mentor for Christine. He wants her to recognize him as the Angel of Music that she yearns for.

The song is a reflection of Christine's innocence and vulnerability, as well as the Phantom's possessive and manipulative nature. Through their contrasting verses, we see the stark contrast between love and control, purity and darkness, and the struggle for dominance in their relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Little Lotte let her mind wander
Little Lotte allowed her thoughts to stray

Remember that too
Keep that in mind as well

Little Lotte thought: am I fonder of dolls
Little Lotte pondered: do I prefer dolls

Or of goblins or shoes?
Or perhaps goblins or shoes?

Or of riddles of frocks?
Or maybe riddles about dresses?

Those picnics in the attic
Those gatherings in the attic

Or of chocolates?
Or maybe chocolates?

Father playing the violin
Father playing the violin

As we read to each other dark stories of the North
While we shared eerie tales from the North

No, what I love best, Lotte said
No, Lotte declared, what I love most

Is when I'm asleep in my bed
Is when I am peacefully asleep in my bed

And the Angel of Music sings songs in my head!
And the divine Angel of Music fills my mind with melodious songs!

The Angel of Music sings songs in my head!
The Angel of Music serenades within my thoughts!

Insolent boy!
You impudent young man!

This slave of fashion
This devotee of trends

Basking in your glory!
Reveling in your own achievements!

Ignorant fool!
Ignorant fool!

This brave young suitor
This courageous suitor

Sharing in my triumph!
Sharing my triumph!

Angel, I hear you!
Angel, I hear your call!

Speak, I listen
Speak, for I will listen

Stay by my side, guide me!
Remain by my side, lead me!

Angel, my soul was weak
Angel, my soul was feeble

Forgive me
Grant me forgiveness

Enter at last, Master!
Finally, enter, my Master!

Flattering child, you shall know me
Adoring child, you shall understand who I am

See why in shadow I hide
Perceive why I conceal myself in darkness

Look at your face in the mirror
Gaze upon your own reflection in the mirror

I am there inside!
I exist within you!

Angel of Music
Celestial being of music

Guide and guardian
Lead and protect

Grant to me your glory
Bestow upon me your splendor

Hide no longer
Conceal yourself no more

Come to me, strange angel
Approach me, unfamiliar angel

I am your angel
I am your divine guardian

Come to me: Angel of Music
Come to me: Angel of Music

Whose is that voice?
Whose voice is that?

Who is that in there?
Who is inside?

I am your Angel of Music
I am your Angel of Music

Come to me: Angel of Music
Come to me: Angel of Music

Christine, angel!
Christine, my angel!

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Charles Hart, Richard Stilgoe

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@thinking_uuu

7y↑264

[Phantom's Voice]
Insolent boy!
This slave of fashion
Basking in your glory!
Ignorant fool!
This brave young suitor
Sharing in my triumph!

[Christine]
Angel, I hear you!
Speak I listen...
Stay by my side, guide me
Angel, my soul was weak forgive me...
Enter at last, Master!

[Phantom's Voice]
Flattering child, you shall know me
See why in shadow I hide
Look at your face in the mirror
I am there inside!

[Christine]
Angel of Music!
Guide and guardian
Grant to me your glory
Angel of Music
Hide no longer
Come to me, strange angel...

[Phantom's Voice]
I am your Angel ...of music
Come to me Angel of Music...
I am your Angel ...of music
Come to me Angel of Music...

@gracenguyen3904

3y↑2

Ramin Karimloo and Gina Beck, London 2008
Anthony Warlow and Anna O’Byrne, Australia 2009
David Shannon and Gina Beck, London 2010
Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess, RAH 2011
Peter Jöback and Samantha Hill, Broadway 2013
Norm Lewis and Sierra Boggess, Broadway 2014
Ben Crawford and Ali Ewoldt, Broadway 2018

There are dozens of stage performances that were far superior to the travesty that was the movie. The only good part about the movie was Emmy’s “Wishing”

All comments from YouTube:

@Abigail-ly7fr

8y↑3.2K

When the Phantom sings "I am there inside", I get goosebumps EVERY TIME. His voice is so raw and powerful, yet mesmerizing. idk man...it just does something to me.

@slowkingyt6288

7y↑105

Abigail W Probably my favorite part, along with him on the roof after his heart gets broken and he yells

@twentyneaddicts3127

7y↑34

1:13

@lexiwahl2445

6y↑9

Same!!! I 100% agree with u

@andreaasancheez9305

6y↑5

Abigail SAMEEE

@galileahsanchez2165

6y↑4

SAME!

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@ximenacabello1021

3y↑35

When he says "flattering child, you shall know me" UFFF IN LOVE

@newcreationstudios

3y↑2

Sammeee that's my favorite part

@blacky93able

1y↑2

I have a theory, she's not just mesmerized by his singing and paternal voice, I think the "fake fog" is a powerful hallucinogen (how else do chandeliers look like waving arms?)

What do you think?

@julesc_bubblegum

8y↑2.3K

Gerry is and always will be my #1 Phantom. Some people might think his voice is too loud or forced, but I think that his voice produces a raw texture that the Phantom should have considering he taught himself how to sing. It also sounds really mesmerizing and entrancing, especially for a guy that has never sung before. #TEAMPHANTOM

@NikoDaCherry

8y↑27

same

@julesc_bubblegum

8y↑12

+Nicholas Harris Thanks for agreeing with me :) Such an enchanting scene!

@jamescolt3857

8y↑5

Ahmen 🙌🏼

@julesc_bubblegum

8y↑3

+james colt 😂

@ur-local-lesbian-comrade

8y↑6

Same

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@macdaddy1117

8y↑2.5K

still waiting for the Phantom to show up in my mirror

@youtubingjaguar5082

6y↑43

I'd say I'm waiting, but why have the Phantom when I have a brother to keep me company? Unless the Phantom came to both of us in the same room, I wouldn't go. I'd have a fun time going through my mirror, though. ;)

@darkangel8922

6y↑52

I am there iiinnsiiiiiide...

@youtubingjaguar5082

6y↑28

Are you? I don't see you, I see my reflection. ;)

@darkangel8922

6y↑14

hahaa..

@youtubingjaguar5082

6y↑26

I'm sorry, that joke was THERE, inside my mind. ;)

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@lillyrandom1317

6y↑1.2K

I think this is a perfect duet because their voices are so different. The phantom's voice is raw and hollow, and Christine's voice is rich and smooth. They fit together so well it gives me goose bumps. I imagine voices like thick lines. Christine's voice has blurry edges but a strong center that rings high and flutters, nice for love songs and slightly sappy ballads. The phantom's voice has a rough and strong foundation but is hollow and haunting like a long forgotten half finished building, great for getting that ghastly, creepy-but-hypnotizing low, and strung out sad sound. Please tell me I don't sound like a crazy person..................heh heh

@altf1279

5y↑23

Lilly Random Nope, that's actually a pretty interesting way to think about it

@bonny-rosenash8685

5y↑27

This is one of the most creative and beautiful descriptions I have ever read, I applaud you immensely!

@nadine2291

4y↑2

That's such a beautiful description. Absolutely spot on!

@milam3382

this was so beautiful omg there's no better way to say it

@stauroulats381

No i am sure you are not a crazy person

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@XJuliaAnimatesXLOL

8y↑1.8K

Dang I wish this was on Netflix...

@Wrench5238

8y↑13

Same

@julesc_bubblegum

8y↑16

+Elizabae LuvsU xD There are copies of this at some Wal-Marts for $7 :) Got mine from my aunt!!

@bluebunny6594

7y↑14

GlowingAurora it was, but they took it off.

@vincenthawthorne9360

6y↑7

It is now

@GABulldogGirl91

6y↑4

ThatAngryGuy it’s on Netflix now!! 🤗

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@lcrs5050

8y↑635

I love how, at first, he's angry at Raiul, then after she sings her appologie, he signs softer, as if to a person one loves and is truely fond of.

@mgodinez20

6y↑2

lcrs5050 has

@robin.jashinsky

5y↑6

it's spelled Raoul lol

@robin.jashinsky

5y↑4

it's spelled Raoul

@AudreyVlogss

yes yes yes

@pillypuppy666

45w↑1

@@robin.jashinsky Maybe it was a typo and lcrs5050 meant to write "Raoul".

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@abbybarron8328

7y↑1.4K

His voice is so bold and raw, Gerard is my favorite phantom :)

@jaden0096

7y↑10

While he's amazing, Michael Crawford is the best

@ultravioletrice4886

6y↑2

Ben Lewis is awesome

@maidetezcan2966

6y↑8

My top 4 Ben Lewis, Ramin, Hugh and Gerard actually :')

@NadiaM.E

He is good but Peter Jöback is the best!

@El.dude97

5y↑4

Ramin Karimloo’s 25th anniversary performance can’t be topped for me

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@sdpacker157

6y↑269

I love gerald butler's voice SO MUCH! The phantom is supposed to have a haunting, but amazing voice, and gerard captures that voice perfectly!

@Sarune7893

3y↑11

Its actually the exact voice I pictured while reading the book👌raw, powerful, haunting and it just pulls you in...amazing

@Mira_Dunia

8y↑1.5K

Erik is beautiful, even without the mask. Dump Christine, take me.

@julesc_bubblegum

8y↑15

@alexamartinez4458

8y↑8

lol xD

@lll2381

8y↑7

ikr

@ur-local-lesbian-comrade

8y↑96

Raoul up is doing us all a favor! He took Christine so the Phantom is OURS!!!

@MattandCarrieJourneys

8y↑46

Okay have fun being locked in a dungeon forever with a psychopath.

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@joellenroache7856

6y↑164

Gerard Butler never had classical singing lessons. Yet his voice is powerful and I personally am mesmerized by the way he sings.

@bojanabujosevic7849

2y↑4

Ramin Karimloo is self taught too, but sings waaaaaay better than Gerard. I don't think anyone can replace Ramin and Sierra, they are no. 1 Eric and Christine

@pillypuppy666

19w↑2

@@bojanabujosevic7849No, Gerard and Emmy are the best.
If you agree, you owe me a like, and if you don't reply with who your favourite is.

@bojanabujosevic7849

19w

@@pillypuppy666 my forever favorite are Ramin and Sierra. I am obssesed with them.

@ingridmay66

18w

@@bojanabujosevic7849 I can watch this movie over and over again. And every time I watch it I'm touched by Butler's portrayal of the phantom.... It's just not the same with Ramin's version. Ramin seems to focus more on the power of his voice, and I don’t blame him since he sings live. The 25th anniversary is a concert! I think, Butler's version is more fitting to the character. But that's just my opinion....😅 I know some people prefer the musical version because it's with well- trained singers.

@bojanabujosevic7849

18w

@@ingridmay66 Ramin is not proffessional singer, he learned to sing by himself. Plus I think his acting is way better than Butler's. But it's okay, we all have our prefferences. I like Ramin more, you like Butler more and that's okay

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@saffbryana5999

5y↑111

When he sings "I am your angel of music" and Christine is transfixed it reminds me of when Sleeping Beauty pricks her finger.

@louisasevier1034

3y↑3

I have never thought about it that way, but that's a perfect description of her facial expression, body language, and actions.

@elisabethhutchinson2987

2y↑63

Don't care who you think is the best Phantom, you can't deny Gerard is brilliant.

@mandalorian1994

6y↑290

I get chills every time he says “I am there inside”, I wanna see the play again so bad. I do have the movie too! Honestly, I don’t think there was ever a better Phantom than Gerard Butler himself. Definitly the best. Probably the most powerful and commanding voice I’ve ever heard

@altf1279

5y↑5

Skyrim2018 He's in my top five for sure. Ramin, Hugh, John Owen Jones, and Micheal are right up with him

@queenofspades2365

4y↑1

Powerful and commAHAHAHA. Yeah, sure, okay. Are you tonedeaf? Maybe you haven't been blessed with Ramin's voice caressing your ears. Half a note by him is more powerful than Gerard in the entire movie put together.

That being said, believe it or not I'm not entirely hating, Butler did super nicely at the "I am there IIIIN" although he fell flat at "side". I just think he's a great actor, not so much a singer. So for a film it's impressive, live it would be laughable.

@stauroulats381

100% true

@mrsphenomenal4493

2y↑1

@@queenofspades2365 Ok relax

@sundus928

2y↑1

@@queenofspades2365 Butler already get so much hate for his singing and Ramin is already overrated so stop comparing them( I'm talking to everyone). There is Anthony Warlow, John Owen Johns, Hugh Panaro, Peter Jöback,Hugh Panaro, Howard Mcgillin and so on who gave equally great performances. Ramin is also great but his fans are just too much ,they keep saying RIERRA forever when they're only obsessed with the Anniversary version.

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@VladSicoe

2y↑92

Gerard Butler's voice is outstanding in this scene. I love how his tone is rough during the beginning, when he sings "Insolent boy, this slave of fashion!", then his tone becomes more gentle as he says "Flattering child, you shall know me...", but when he sings "I am there inside!" I get the goosebumps. It's so majestic

@bullseyecello

8y↑322

I am there inside
That gives me chills

@Abigail-ly7fr

8y↑2

YES.

@corinnewnukowski9777

7y↑14

marcello antonio it's funny because he's actually there inside the mirror

@nat.1086

TRUE

@danileprieur9849

7y↑3

Yes!! Best part about this scene oml😍😍

@thinking_uuu

7y↑264

@emmarussell369

정윤진 Thank you

@HAHA-kk2xy

Omg thank you!!

@pillypuppy666

47w↑1

You forgot Raoul trying to find out what's going on. Unless you don't inclu

@pillypuppy666

47w

I meant unless you dont include speech, only lyrics

@Catseye189

Thank you!

@ur-local-lesbian-comrade

8y↑431

One of my favorite parts of the film. The Phantom calls Roaul an 'insolent boy' and an 'ignorant fool'! What NOT to love about that? #TeamPhantom

@Froggyfroggy16

5y↑8

#TeamChristine

@sofiaflorio984

5y↑9

#TeamPhantom !😍😍😍( team Erick🤣😍)

@dumb_d3676

4y↑8

In the italian version he calls him “conceited dandy” too, so when me and mi class saw the film, we just started to call Roaul “the dandy”. I think that the Phantom would be happy about that.

@dumb_d3676

4y↑1

*my

@idontknowanymore5065

4y↑3

His full name is Erik Destler, I will always remember this better than something I studied for school xd

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@whymustielaine9640

7y↑121

Emmy's voice gives me shivers, especially at that key change, and Gerard's voice is beautifully raw to me

@marianinasaenzdeugartediaz1752

7y↑439

This scene is just perfect. Not even one stage version has beaten this scene. The movie wons here

@julesc_bubblegum

7y↑5

amen

@sunnycatty

5y↑6

Nope. The Version at Her Majesty's Theatre, London 2019 beats it. I didn't think it could be beat. It DEFINATELY. DEFINATELY. CAN. Don't believe me? Go there. Seriously. I would book a trip to london just to go again.

@kayanarede

3y↑6

The movie wins everywhere.

@gracenguyen3904

3y↑2

@Luka1180

Sure they have, almost every single time.

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@dezireethompson8381

7y↑288

I legit listen to this over and over just to hear the way he says " I am there inside" 😂😂😂

@MrPlay3r13

6y↑7

Deziree Thompson same! I always get chills at the part!!

@lexiwahl2445

Deziree Thompson same!!!

@galileahsanchez2165

SAME

@varianbond

5y↑2

Oh noooo 😂

@idontknowanymore5065

Me too

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@randaljbatty

8y↑230

For people who have an appreciation for musicals -- and musicals brought to film, this is a killer. Andrew Lloyd Webber outdid himself with the Phantom composition, and it's really fortunate Joel Schumacher got to do the film. There are no poorly constructed scenes from my perspective. The casting was great and you mix that with terrific direction and cinematography, and the result is a real masterpiece that I'm sure Webber himself must have fully enjoyed.

@Blossom-po6km

8y↑7

The music is definitely outstanding. My highschool got to do this musical and I was violin 2. An amazing experience and really pushed my boundries even after playing for 10 years. :)

@myideagarden6524

+Thor Odinson ikr

@TzokoliT

8y↑5

Agreed! Only thing that makes it excellent for me is that I put on the French dubbing with English subtitles. Well, the story did take place in Paris and the French dub singers were much better than the movie cast (imo). More than 10 years later, the movie and scenes are classic!

@nienkehuijbens301

Thor Odinson l

@FIXON99

7y↑5

Y E S S S THANK YOU!!! I wish people would stop being so ignorant about it

@boobama9166

7y↑86

The phantoms voice is so beautiful in this song.

@isaa6287

4y↑1

He's always beautiful 🤭

@pillypuppy666

44w↑1

He's got you, hasn't he?

@KaraJayneMakin

7y↑340

I adore the songs in this movie, their voices are so powerful.

@scottdecker9115

6y↑14

The ironic thing is, the actors did their OWN singing! I think that's what makes it all the more remarkable.

@teozamfirescu2816

8y↑108

i cry every time i watch the movie, it's so beautiful, and there's just so much pain and love in the phantom's heart, it moves me so much

@Hoosierontherun

5y↑9

When he says "I am there insideeeeeeee!!!" I melt....

@stauroulats381

Me to

@jundanscaltz9779

8y↑67

I normally lose the plot in all the singing in musicals, but, this is one of those few I absolutely understood and enjoyed.

@altf1279

5y↑5

Jundan Scaltz I lost it the first time, but thats because i had a different idea of how the musical would go. Watched it a second time, understood it perfectly.

@garudagal23

I saw the play and didn't totally understand the plot--the movie was much clearer to me

@rachelshatrick3647

7y↑119

wow, I used to watch this movie everyday after school.

@stauroulats381

I am absest alot and i hear the songs every day

@wannabe1me927

3y↑28

I feel like
At one point, the phantom did see Christine as a daughter, but as she grew older, he started seeing her differently.
he has been in the theater way before Christine came as a child, so when Christine came he took care of her, and from the shadows taught her how to sing.
But as she got older he no longer saw her as a daughter. But as a woman.

@pillypuppy666

19w

So why didn't he see it as watching his daughter grow up and make her way in the world?

@user-ef5md3xz3s

21w↑4

I’ve seen this so many times, and the “I am theeere insiiiiide!” continues to make my heart swell every time!

@jordanisroyale

3y↑7

"Flattering child you shall know meeeeee see why in shadow I hideeeee" chills every time

@lizykim7460

8y↑80

0:18 - 0:36 one of my favorite moments of the musical

@julesc_bubblegum

7y↑18

they introduced the Phantom very well in this scene

@BlackPrincess151

8y↑59

This is my FAVORITE SCENE!!!!!!!!!!🎭🎭🎭

@NikoDaCherry

8y↑4

same

@dukeofglasgow9354

4y↑127

It’s so scary that there is a man who can see everything you do behind the mirror in your dressing room.

@armindahiggins7929

3y↑4

its weird

@mincassy6922

3y↑3

For real

@tenniwonder

8y↑101

How the heck was Emmy 18 when they filmed this... So incredible. I'm chandelier'd.

@amandacmace

8y↑17

She was 16.

@gingerisevil02

6y↑15

She was 17. 16 when they started rolling, but she was 17 during the kissing scenes and the scenes with the phantom.

@bernagordon5637

6y↑1

She was 16😂

@Teddyanydots

6y↑18

16 when she got the role. 17 during filming. 18 by the time it came out.

@lilianavalentinaalegrialop2727

5y↑3

She was 17 years old

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@murdersintheruemorgue8809

4y↑11

Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear..

@meganpage9816

7y↑42

i love Gerald Butler he is my fav Phantom and he is really good looking

@henryisthere

4y↑47

While I agree that Gerard was totally awesome in this scene, I think I have to congratulate Emmy. I think the fear and reluctance to actually look in the mirror and then her entranced expression were extraordinary!

@jamlym4974

2y↑4

This phantom is a master of illusions and special effects.

@mandalorian1994

1y↑7

Returned to this video after finding out that next February, Phantom will perform for the last time on Broadway. 35 years and is the best Broadway play ever. Phantom, your fans will adore you for many years to come!

@JanKowalski-fn5yd

6y↑24

When Phantom sings ,, I am There inside" is The most incredible moment in The musical. #lovehim

@stauroulats381

Yeap

@pillypuppy666

19w

#TeamWhoThinksErikHypnotisedThisCommentor

@galateia90

3y↑8

They say Gerry was no good Phantom. But I adore this version.

@drakecarter1780

2y↑8

All of these actors and actresses could have had an amazing opera career.

@julieford3340

5y↑10

Best scene ever. I was as mesmerized as she was. I love Gerard as the Phantom. Don't care what anyone else thinks.. He killed it!

@pillypuppy666

45w

And the Phantom didn't just kill the song...

@Apollo-dp2jx

6y↑15

Gerard is best phantom and always will be!!!

@AudreyVlogss

2y↑8

I LOVE WHEN HE SAYS FLATTERING CHILD YOU SHALL KNOW ME IT SOUNDS SO COOL AND HE MAKES ME FEEL SAFE

@neffnjeff6970

7y↑26

People say Gerard butler is terrible in this, but you can really hear his triumph and that's good, especially in this song.

@priestessmikokikyo77

Gerard butler is an actor first! A singer second!

@Mary-sp9dp

6y↑359

"Who's that voice?!"
Me: My new boyfriend! Thats better than you! He's the Phantom!

@altf1279

5y↑21

Spoken Word97 Erik turning his head in confusion and happiness

@amyclarke41

5y↑14

raoul ruins her illusion phantom ruins her reality 😆

@patrickhughes8833

4y↑1

Spoken Word97 😂 best comment

@idontknowanymore5065

4y↑1

Yes!

@lanamedvidovic7074

4y↑2

Yyaass😂

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@an91138

7y↑48

One of the few improvements they did in the film versus the stage musical is the "Phantom whisper"effect when he sings in the mirror. Apparently, they had Gérard sing the song" I am your angel of music come to me angel of music" in his normal voice the first time around, and the second time they recorded him, they had him "whisper" the song which they placed below the first take. Add that in the original, they had a synth drum playing leading up to the main title song, whereas in the film I like the fact that they used a soft organ; it added to his mysteriousness, not only as a person, but as how a Phantom would act.

@alyce6835

2y↑11

His and her tone are incredible

@spmoran4703

Almost perfect.

@pillypuppy666

19w

@@spmoran4703Both of those put together would be a massive understatement.

@idontknowanymore5065

4y↑7

I love the way the candles go out like that, it is really cool. And I also love the way Eric sounds, Gerard Butler will always be my favorite Phantom.

@riaesmi5414

2y↑3

He's the best Phantom🖤

@phantomoffimfiction89

7y↑16

This scene was so epic to watch with the surround sound in my living room. The Phantom's voice literally filled the room!

@0rchid71

4y↑4

Idk bout y’all but Gerard and Ramin are my favorite phantoms

@TheDiegomm8

3y↑5

In my opinion, this is one of the 10 best films of all time.

@Miles-qv6oj

6y↑10

i really dig butler's phantom because he has this raw and emotional voice. sure, he might not be as vocally trained as others, but his performance is nothing if not unique and haunting

@robin.jashinsky

5y↑12

Christine (Emmy Rossum) is has the voice of an angel.....she's a freaking goddess.

@robin.jashinsky

5y↑4

Emmy is a Goddess...she makes the perfect Christine Daae. She really is an angel of music with her gorgeous voice.

@catwitch2479

3y↑6

Rewatching the 2004 Phantom of the Opera (watched it on my 14th birthday with my mum, and it was what started my love for musicals, singing career and dive into the Phandom) is like staring into the depths of a familiar piece of art, and you feel like you're unlocking some old dream you've dreamt dozens of times before, but are only just remembering. It's amazing that the music still gives me chills and a mix of wonder and nostalgia

@Auryanne

28w

It was the first CD I bought!

@ur-local-lesbian-comrade

8y↑49

How am I supposed to get a dress as beautiful as that??!!!??? And then when I tell my parents I wanna be Christine for Halloween my mom says,"No one will know who you are!" I don't care. The old ladies in my neihborehood will be like"Ahh good, the original entertainment for teenagers lives on"

@stauroulats381

4y↑5

That moment when he apears in the mirror is aaa AMAZING!!!!!LOVE THIS MOVIE

@brittanymcmullan3188

2y↑3

Gerard Butler killed it as the Phantom!!! This is my favorite role he has ever had!!!

@emmawilson9233

3y↑2

" I am there inside! " Keep singing daddy. Keep going. GOOSEBUMPS

@adrianarogala6227

8y↑26

I'm in love with Erik .

@alexandra040726

6y↑1

Adriana Rogala me too

@isaa6287

4y↑1

Too

@stauroulats381

4y↑1

Ah me to

@emilyvalkyrie3772

3y↑20

This is so haunting and hypnotic. It is definitely my favorite version even compared to the musicals with how powerful and subtly creepy Butler's voice is.

@Gmk4667

1y↑4

For someone who had no musical training, his voice is amazing

@EntertainmentFan11

5y↑5

The Phantom Reviewer said that Gerard Butler's Phantom voice sounds like somebody you DON'T wanna piss off, and he couldn't be more right.

@escapethevoid1967

6y↑2

Emmy sings so beautiful and is beautiful! She is one of my favorite Christines and she has the right appearance and voice for the character! Great job Emmy!

@dopeynhappy

1y↑1

I almost can't stand how beautiful their voices are together

@lllAccuracyllI

8y↑667

Some people say Gerard sucked at singing they don't know what's good

@BillAngell

7y↑32

I Merk You Romin Karimloo is good. Actual singers are good. Butler is not.

@emmarellda181

6y↑94

Butler was my favorite phantom. and emmy too. I know ppl say Christine is supposed to have a stronger voice, but im sold on the angelic and softer side. I love how raw Gerard's voice is. He sings a bit differently than the others and I really like it. His acting compliments his singing, making it seem more of a tragedy

@clocko2700

6y↑55

autotune or not it is a movie not broadway, and i think Gerard did a good job as the phantom since we see the character being portrayed a little different each version.
Ramin seems to focus more on the power of his voice, and i don’t blame him since he sings live
And Gerard focus more on his acting since he is on a movie, he doesn’t sing that high notes but he puts intonations on certain parts of the songs that no one did before, and sounds nice

@skydishmane65

6y↑14

It's true that he doesn't sing, but at least he tried his best, right? That's all that matters

@DustyNutz516

He's sang on a night show before

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@Renserin

5y↑7

To this day, the 2004 film is the only version of this magnificent play I've ever seen. And the way The Phantom's voice echoes like some ethereal spirit, still gives me the chills.

@flutteringkain

19w↑2

best phantom ever

@MicaRayan

5y↑9

I watched the film version couple of hundred times 😂😁😄 Incredibly intoxicating !

@lianasoares8052

3y↑3

I get the chills (in a good way) when the phantom sings "I am there inside."

@racheltrinidad242

5y↑2

Gerard is perfect for this role how I wish their is part2 for this movie and hoping that gerard is still the phantom😍.#teamgerard.

@GirlMovie16

1y↑1

This movie is the reason why I love Phantom of the Opera. I would have loved to see this on Broadway. 💔

@crimsonstang

7y↑18

Ah, it's just that way that he says "See why in shadow I hide."

@stauroulats381

Yeap

@seikopatton4782

5y↑6

Starting at 1:13 I just melt from his voice.. oh my..

@eng.hudaalmusallam2578

5y↑5

1:14 such an amazing scene 👏😍so beautiful song

@EntertainmentFan11

4y↑5

I know some people give Gerard Butler crap about his portrayal of the Phantom, but honestly, I think he did a pretty damn good job. Is he a good singer? Maybe not, but this IS based on the musical, so you can't really blame a guy like him for at least trying. And y'know, the Phantom Reviewer said it best: "His voice has a rough, rocky edge to it that makes his Phantom come across as a real badass."

@soap4797

2y↑3

One of my favourite parts! Love how he sounds

@manonbritt387

5y↑2

he is the best he's so attractive and his acting as the phantom was awesome

@castielsstolengrace2199

8y↑343

It's okay, Gerard, I didn't need my ovaries anyway.

@sammandriel6897

4y↑6

Really I like a lot his voice

@user-wj3zg3vm4v

5y↑4

and im gonna listen to this all over againnn

@isostormgamer5584

7y↑6

This is one of my favorite scenes and this week my theatre class watched the movie and I enjoyed every part of it.

@Taybug

6y↑2

Their voices will forever give me chills

@LissyAvenita

6y↑12

I got kinda scared in the "i am your angel of music~ come to me, angel of muusiic" because I DID FEEL KINDA HYPNOTIZED?? N I WAS LIKE WUUHHH HEY WHAT

@stauroulats381

Me to and also when he sings the song the misic of the night

@traveller4life123

3y↑1

Eric can hypnotise people with his voice, surely he knows that’s not real love.

@rairacullen5809

6y↑9

i love him. I want marry the Phantom.

@anastasiapotter6923

8y↑69

Let me guess, the Dislike is Raoul's xD hhahahah

@myideagarden6524

8y↑6

+Anastasia Potter raoul made 4 accounts and disliked this

@anastasiapotter6923

8y↑3

When I commented it was one :P must be him :P

@Mary-sp9dp

6y↑3

Anastasia Potter now he has 56 accounts I guess he is upset lol 😂

@stauroulats381

Now he has 123

@zackstark2696

7y↑2

I would love to see Gerald Butler play the Phantom on Broadway he would be great!

@ingridka.8406

6y↑3

the most beutiful musical ever!

@Eva-mp4se

5y↑1

My gosh! The part that he says "I am your angel of music.. come to the angel of music.." x2
If I was christene I would be totally hypnotyzed!!!!!!! I would not hear ANYTHING! This is a so SO beautiful voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And the "flattering child you shall know me.. see why in the shadows I hide.. Look at your face in the mirror.. I am theereee iiiinsssiiiiideee!!!!!!!"
Ooooooo I can't get it off my mind! His songs stuck to you very easily! Also the music of the night of course the phantom of the opera! I can't take it! I am suffering from amazingness~!!!!!!! <3

@oliviahill8907

1y↑2

Me too always liked this song and that part! This is me and my mom's fav movie since I was 10 🍿❤️

@thivkazzrosie3665

7y↑2

One of the best movies ever still watching in 2017

@AndreaBaeto

7y↑44

Anyone else notices that raoul tries to enter cause he clearly hears someone inside... and then you know... he just got over it and he didnt try again or asked her or anything... he just let it go like no big deal

@marilynrodriguez8801

5y↑2

Opera is a great experience to see live one of the greatest moments i experienced i was blessed to see this ophera very powerful

@pharaohatem5832

3y↑2

Bravo Gerard Butler 👏

@pillypuppy666

44w↑1

Notice that on the line "See why in shadow I hide", Christine looks to the bottom right (from her perspective) which is where a large rose bush is (don't know what it's doing there but anyway). That bush would be probably casting a lot of shade, so after hearing that line, Christine would most likely have looked there, expecting to see a trapdoor or something. This makes the following lines "Look at your face in the mirror, I am there inside" sound more like a correction, like "No, you're looking the wrong way. The mirror is where to look."

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