unfathomable that the translation is so bad, this production of the show is so bad, the direction of this scene is so bad, and yet max von essen is giving the most spirited performance of this song i have ever heard. hes going for the tony. unfortunately hes in dance of the vampires
Thank you-I saw this show on Broadway many years ago. This appears to have the original cast. Adam Pasqual and Heather Headley (spellings?) we’re amazing.
That would be Mandy Gonzalez, who's best known for going on to originate the role of Nina Rosario in the original Broadway production of In the Heights, as well as the first to take over as Angelica Schuyler early on in the Broadway run of Hamilton! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandy_Gonzalez
I cannot get over how much they missed the point of the original version when translating it, it's almost hilarious. One thing I love about this song is that Alfred doesn't think of himself as the hero who is there to save the damsel in distress. The song is originally not so much about doing whatever it takes to rescue Sarah, which this translation heavily leans into, but rather how Alfred has grown as a person and will continue to be brave and be there for her despite his fear. He's kind of hyping himself up and recognizing that all he has done has been on behalf of Sarah. It reaches beyond their current predicament and really depicts Alfred as more than just a scared, lovesick, naïve character. To me, nothing about his character (overall and in this song) screams "sacrificial angel" or willing to commit acts of violence to prove himself a hero like this version does. It's just such an empty translation that completely leaves out all the wonderful complexities the original has. (I do however love Max's voice on this song)
To be honest Alfred is the good Guy in the Story and a Angel maybe Not a " sacrifical Angel"but an Angel. In my Opinion the english Lyrics Shows also how He would doing everything for His beloved Sarah and in a better way of gramatic than the German Lyrics, it's a great Song even in German, but their is a passage i got cringe all the Time.
I know this version is universally hated and our beloved Raoul was the best Count But this version of Say a Prayer is stunning. It must have been an amazing sound in the auditorium when those bass drums kicked in. You certainly can’t blame the performers. Even Michael Crawford could have been epic if he wasn’t so afraid of retreading his Phantom territory and performed the original score. Thanks!
The score is too beautiful for such an awful production. The original German version of these three themes is so damn epic it'll likely move you to tears in virtually every performance. And it's perfectly alright without the lame jokes.
Oh my poor heart. What has Broadway done to my favorite musical? I watched the German version 3 times and nothing compares to the 2005 version on Hamburg. You should go and type in 'Tanz der Vampire 2005 Hamburg, die roten Stiefel' and get amazed! You can thank me later
"Tanz der Vampire" : Russian version with English subtitles: Act 1: th-cam.com/play/PLDIarktnxUGhtBiHQpfRENGrj6Sfh-5M2.html Act 2: th-cam.com/play/PLDIarktnxUGiAf_g1Kub__rmPKw1y1hEJ.html
agreed! some stuff i see in the american version, if we get a PROPER broaday adaptation can work! (the dance break during garlic can be mended and tweaked and we could have something that can work just as well as the german production unless we are able to keep the dancing moments from the original and not be told to change them up obviously... )
I love Max Von Essen in this song. I first discovered him in Anastasia when he was replacing Ramin as Gleb and when I found out he was in the American version of this show I was sooo excited. I’m not a fan of how they changed the entire concept of this show for Broadway but I do love Max in this role
everyone complaining in the comments about the whole production and the coreography of this piece.....from a Vocal/Musical perspective this is the version I always come back over German and Finnish versions, it's the most exciting!
Is it just me or is this translation a lot more violent than the German version?!? The original is all about how Alfred is afraid and wants to leave, but he's mustering up the courage to stay to find Sarah. Here they've got him promising to "slash and burn" to find Sarah... Just an observation, but I think it takes a little bit away from the song. I really like Max von Essen's rendition though.
Back at the time (In old American film or story), It is by tradition that every villian must die in a violent way to qual with the same pain over what the protagonist felt after lost.
I really don´t like the way they re-imagined "The Prayer". In the original, it´s part of Sarah´s dream, meant to represent her inner conflict - the pious safety of her home sphere battling it out with the dangerous yet exciting dark temptations the count has to offer. A lot of that gets lost when the song is song by the villagers "irl" to pray for Sarah´s safety ... on the other hand, as much as I love the original musical, I´m not sure whether it would have worked on Broadway without extensive changes
It wouldn't have worked as is. Cultural standards and norms in Europe are simply very different from those in America. The show definitely needed to be tweaked, but not in this manner, with its schizophrenic narrative, vulgar and juvenile humor, and a von Krolock that has no sense of menace or romantic wonder. Simply put, David Sonenberg's comedic idea was completely wrong, David Ives was not suited for reshaping the book, John Rando was an ill-fitting director, John Carrafa a shockingly inept choreographer (for this show) and Michael Crawford was the wrong star to shape the show around. However, Jim is not without fault, even though he has always denied it. I have no doubt that Jim looked at the show and realized "what the hell have we done?" and came back to reality. But he was perfectly happy to go with Sonenberg at the time, and personally got David Ives onboard, as well as pushing hard for Crawford's casting. He also got Sonenberg installed as lead producer, after all. As for how the show should've been done, this early draft script is a sign. It contains a lot more elements from the original production, though some of the jokes are still present, and it is definitely not perfect. But it's a stepping stone and I wish it had been built on: mljs.evilnickname.org/jimsteinman/danceofthevampires/earlyscript.html
I always enjoyed reading that draft out of some sense of morbid curiosity, but in some places it is even more overwrought than the final production (Krolock monologuing for half a page and transforming into a monster at the end, for instance)...
I honestly don´t know. Maybe an American who knows the original show might have an idea? I think the approach of making the themes more explicit and restructuring the narrative somewhat is not wrong, but a more serious, somber tone could - and should - still be kept. Take the characters more seriously again, take out some of the more over-the-top, superfluous stuff, tone down the farcical humor... Plus, the design (set and lighting) of the original show plays a huge part in its success imho - so, more of that?
luv4hutch Finally I can put my love for this show to good use. I agree with a lot of Jimsteinman’s points. The set and costumes should’ve been kept relatively the same as the European production (Never Seen was butchered here especially because of the set being downsized to just Sarah’s room and everyone being basically crammed in there and I feel like they really overdid it with Sarah’s makeup here). The storyline should’ve definitely been kept intact but keep maybe a few jokes from this production because as bad as some are others do work. The original show was a comedy but it was really more of a subtle comedy than this was but maybe a few jokes here and there would be enough to keep the overall serious tone and still please the general American audience. They should also have kept the story in Alfred’s point of view because that opening scene with Sarah and her friends was pointless. Take out the dramatic death for Krolock because that was pointless as well. And I know this might ruin the show even for an avid fan of the original like me but realistically speaking Total Eclipse Of The Heart should be taken out because as much as it works in the European version, in America literally anyone born in the last 30-45 years would know it and it would probably be strange for them to hear it in a musical (and I should know, I told a lot of people about the fact that it was in this show and they were all confused). Maybe replace it with a new song that still conveys the same themes. Other than that I can’t think of anything else. Woah look at me writing an essay 😂
So the whole show, including the recent London production (as it's the same production) uses a click track the whole way through, which means there's a recording on top of the live playing as well...just means it doesn't sound as sparse
The german version is sooo much better! The scenic design, is way more detailled and doesnt look like a high-school production. Here, they also changed a lot of the story. Thats so sad. The red boots is such an immpressive scene in german. Just look up for "Draussen ist freiheit/Stärker als wir es sind/Das gebet Tanz der Vampire"
I don´t like the way they changed the scene´s purpose, though - in the original, the prayer is part of Sarah´s dream sequence, highlighting her inner moral struggle, while here, it is just the villagers hoping she will be safe
the german version is better but its a pleasure to hear a englisch version
I don't understand all the haters. This would blow away most anything on Broadway today.
This is the best part of DotV.
Is it Sherie or no..?
Beautiful and epic
The “Say a Prayer” sequence from the American version is THE ONLY part of the show that is better than the original version.
lisa brescia is one of a kind. what a talent. what a human. 💙
unfathomable that the translation is so bad, this production of the show is so bad, the direction of this scene is so bad, and yet max von essen is giving the most spirited performance of this song i have ever heard. hes going for the tony. unfortunately hes in dance of the vampires
Thank you-I saw this show on Broadway many years ago. This appears to have the original cast. Adam Pasqual and Heather Headley (spellings?) we’re amazing.
This isn’t the original cast.
Even It wasn't a success on Broadway but this Sarah is absolutely stunning vocally, no Wonder she got the First Part of the Finale.
That would be Mandy Gonzalez, who's best known for going on to originate the role of Nina Rosario in the original Broadway production of In the Heights, as well as the first to take over as Angelica Schuyler early on in the Broadway run of Hamilton! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandy_Gonzalez
This may be from Crawfords Carry on Tanz But hell can that girl sing and no drum machine lol
I cannot get over how much they missed the point of the original version when translating it, it's almost hilarious. One thing I love about this song is that Alfred doesn't think of himself as the hero who is there to save the damsel in distress. The song is originally not so much about doing whatever it takes to rescue Sarah, which this translation heavily leans into, but rather how Alfred has grown as a person and will continue to be brave and be there for her despite his fear. He's kind of hyping himself up and recognizing that all he has done has been on behalf of Sarah. It reaches beyond their current predicament and really depicts Alfred as more than just a scared, lovesick, naïve character. To me, nothing about his character (overall and in this song) screams "sacrificial angel" or willing to commit acts of violence to prove himself a hero like this version does. It's just such an empty translation that completely leaves out all the wonderful complexities the original has. (I do however love Max's voice on this song)
To be honest Alfred is the good Guy in the Story and a Angel maybe Not a " sacrifical Angel"but an Angel. In my Opinion the english Lyrics Shows also how He would doing everything for His beloved Sarah and in a better way of gramatic than the German Lyrics, it's a great Song even in German, but their is a passage i got cringe all the Time.
Russian version is close to the German one (English subtitles): th-cam.com/video/8CM0fHOp1l0/w-d-xo.html
Didn't know Timothee chalamet played Alfred 😂
Is this Lea Salonga? Or Jennifer Paz?
I know this version is universally hated and our beloved Raoul was the best Count But this version of Say a Prayer is stunning. It must have been an amazing sound in the auditorium when those bass drums kicked in. You certainly can’t blame the performers. Even Michael Crawford could have been epic if he wasn’t so afraid of retreading his Phantom territory and performed the original score. Thanks!
The score is too beautiful for such an awful production. The original German version of these three themes is so damn epic it'll likely move you to tears in virtually every performance. And it's perfectly alright without the lame jokes.
Full show pls
My second favorite character in this are Lisa's hair snakes
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I think they should have kept the original German storyline from the original German version. But translate the songs to English. Just my opinion.
Oh my poor heart. What has Broadway done to my favorite musical? I watched the German version 3 times and nothing compares to the 2005 version on Hamburg. You should go and type in 'Tanz der Vampire 2005 Hamburg, die roten Stiefel' and get amazed! You can thank me later
my bad karma for feeling motion sickness I guess, need a #dramaramamine haha #piracy? I dunno, just dizzy. Love it though.
th-cam.com/video/cGi0RCwfCMw/w-d-xo.html This is the musical Aida which is in Korea. please see this!! ㅎㅎ
Let me guess 2001?
Beautiful light baritenor sound from him here.
show might have been awful but i love this song so much just learned it on keyboard!
"Tanz der Vampire" : Russian version with English subtitles: Act 1: th-cam.com/play/PLDIarktnxUGhtBiHQpfRENGrj6Sfh-5M2.html Act 2: th-cam.com/play/PLDIarktnxUGiAf_g1Kub__rmPKw1y1hEJ.html
Country Amneris I love it
This is one of the best vocal performances I've ever heard and it maddens me that it's not more well-known!
who's she?
Lisa Brescia
White people playing African royalty......Sounds about white
the broadway version ruined the whole story and the beautiful music 😭😭😭 HOW CAN YOU DO THAT SHAME ON YOU!
If you want to see what might have been for the New York version, check this out: archiveofourown.org/works/17395376/chapters/40942775
What was wrong with the music?
The German version is much better than this
agreed! some stuff i see in the american version, if we get a PROPER broaday adaptation can work! (the dance break during garlic can be mended and tweaked and we could have something that can work just as well as the german production unless we are able to keep the dancing moments from the original and not be told to change them up obviously... )
The camera work is so lousy. I had to turn it off. Her voice is great. Will look for a better version.
And you could have done that without comment.
I love Max Von Essen in this song. I first discovered him in Anastasia when he was replacing Ramin as Gleb and when I found out he was in the American version of this show I was sooo excited. I’m not a fan of how they changed the entire concept of this show for Broadway but I do love Max in this role
Who is the guy that plays Radames?
everyone complaining in the comments about the whole production and the coreography of this piece.....from a Vocal/Musical perspective this is the version I always come back over German and Finnish versions, it's the most exciting!
Who is che? Bradley Jaden?
Is it just me or is this translation a lot more violent than the German version?!? The original is all about how Alfred is afraid and wants to leave, but he's mustering up the courage to stay to find Sarah. Here they've got him promising to "slash and burn" to find Sarah... Just an observation, but I think it takes a little bit away from the song. I really like Max von Essen's rendition though.
Back at the time (In old American film or story), It is by tradition that every villian must die in a violent way to qual with the same pain over what the protagonist felt after lost.
I really don´t like the way they re-imagined "The Prayer". In the original, it´s part of Sarah´s dream, meant to represent her inner conflict - the pious safety of her home sphere battling it out with the dangerous yet exciting dark temptations the count has to offer. A lot of that gets lost when the song is song by the villagers "irl" to pray for Sarah´s safety ... on the other hand, as much as I love the original musical, I´m not sure whether it would have worked on Broadway without extensive changes
It wouldn't have worked as is. Cultural standards and norms in Europe are simply very different from those in America. The show definitely needed to be tweaked, but not in this manner, with its schizophrenic narrative, vulgar and juvenile humor, and a von Krolock that has no sense of menace or romantic wonder. Simply put, David Sonenberg's comedic idea was completely wrong, David Ives was not suited for reshaping the book, John Rando was an ill-fitting director, John Carrafa a shockingly inept choreographer (for this show) and Michael Crawford was the wrong star to shape the show around. However, Jim is not without fault, even though he has always denied it. I have no doubt that Jim looked at the show and realized "what the hell have we done?" and came back to reality. But he was perfectly happy to go with Sonenberg at the time, and personally got David Ives onboard, as well as pushing hard for Crawford's casting. He also got Sonenberg installed as lead producer, after all. As for how the show should've been done, this early draft script is a sign. It contains a lot more elements from the original production, though some of the jokes are still present, and it is definitely not perfect. But it's a stepping stone and I wish it had been built on: mljs.evilnickname.org/jimsteinman/danceofthevampires/earlyscript.html
I always enjoyed reading that draft out of some sense of morbid curiosity, but in some places it is even more overwrought than the final production (Krolock monologuing for half a page and transforming into a monster at the end, for instance)...
How do you feel would be the best manner to Americanize the show but still retain the original intent?
I honestly don´t know. Maybe an American who knows the original show might have an idea? I think the approach of making the themes more explicit and restructuring the narrative somewhat is not wrong, but a more serious, somber tone could - and should - still be kept. Take the characters more seriously again, take out some of the more over-the-top, superfluous stuff, tone down the farcical humor... Plus, the design (set and lighting) of the original show plays a huge part in its success imho - so, more of that?
luv4hutch Finally I can put my love for this show to good use. I agree with a lot of Jimsteinman’s points. The set and costumes should’ve been kept relatively the same as the European production (Never Seen was butchered here especially because of the set being downsized to just Sarah’s room and everyone being basically crammed in there and I feel like they really overdid it with Sarah’s makeup here). The storyline should’ve definitely been kept intact but keep maybe a few jokes from this production because as bad as some are others do work. The original show was a comedy but it was really more of a subtle comedy than this was but maybe a few jokes here and there would be enough to keep the overall serious tone and still please the general American audience. They should also have kept the story in Alfred’s point of view because that opening scene with Sarah and her friends was pointless. Take out the dramatic death for Krolock because that was pointless as well. And I know this might ruin the show even for an avid fan of the original like me but realistically speaking Total Eclipse Of The Heart should be taken out because as much as it works in the European version, in America literally anyone born in the last 30-45 years would know it and it would probably be strange for them to hear it in a musical (and I should know, I told a lot of people about the fact that it was in this show and they were all confused). Maybe replace it with a new song that still conveys the same themes. Other than that I can’t think of anything else. Woah look at me writing an essay 😂
sad that some people dont even know the show but its amazing
I have the full OBC on my channel - also all the b-roll. I worked on the OBC 🖤
Very good dance combination
So the whole show, including the recent London production (as it's the same production) uses a click track the whole way through, which means there's a recording on top of the live playing as well...just means it doesn't sound as sparse
The german version is sooo much better! The scenic design, is way more detailled and doesnt look like a high-school production. Here, they also changed a lot of the story. Thats so sad. The red boots is such an immpressive scene in german. Just look up for "Draussen ist freiheit/Stärker als wir es sind/Das gebet Tanz der Vampire"
Your high school productions looked like this?
And don't miss the Polish production with Lukasz Dziedzic and Malwina Kusior , also excellent!
I didn't recognise where this was from at first and actually _did_ suspect it was a high-school production for a moment :'D
ARGENTINA. Te. AMO E V I T A
This is a total crap compared to the Finnish version that I saw 4 times!!
Anna-Mari Erola I didn't know there was a Finnish production 🤔
There were two. In Helsinki and in Seinäjoki. I saw both, loved especially the Seinäjoki version.
@@trixena5334 How nice for you.
Dance of the Vampires butchered the source material - but the Prayer actually transferred fairly well, I have to say.
TheGunslinger I was just gonna say.. I really enjoyed THE PRAYER in the end even despite the translation 👍🏻
I don´t like the way they changed the scene´s purpose, though - in the original, the prayer is part of Sarah´s dream sequence, highlighting her inner moral struggle, while here, it is just the villagers hoping she will be safe
Who is singing Amneris?
Kelli Fournier.
@@toad455 This is Lisa Brescia as Amneris.
I hope this come back to Broadway !!!
Been saying the same for 15 years!!! How could they discontinue such a classic?!
Max Von Essen was wonderful in this unfortunate show. This clip shows how fine was his work.
Star Sky That production was purely awful but HE seems amazing, I really like his voice 👍🏻
Am I the only who thinks he looks like Sweeney Todd (movie version)?? That hair, that pale face, that outfit XDXD
Haha I’m using this song to audition for Sweeny Todd
yoyoeldas specifically for Anthony
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