For me he'll always be Valjean. Seeing him in Les Miz was one of the most amazing things I've ever experienced. This performance does no justice to what I saw. It was the only time I've ever seen a theater give someone a standing ovation during a performance
DJ Flakes - and Sir Andrew also chose Sierra Boggess as his fav Christine. Sierra and Ramin are absolute perfection together in anything they do. Also the very best of friends.
I never had the amazing pleasure. Was blessed to see Michael Crawford and several others. Michael was the best but listening to rahim makes me wish I could see him
Who can sing this to a guitar? I cry every time I hear him sing this song. He sings like a violin. No schooling. Just blessed. My daughter had the privilege of sharing the stage with him. He was a role model to her. True raw talent.
Apparently he saw Colm in phantom when he was young, and he knew he wanted to do phantom. So seeing him sing this and KNOWING Colm has passed the torch means lots to me bc I’m a Ramin Stan 😂 and also to him I’m sure
Colm literally did the Les Mis equivalent of passing the torch though because in the Toronto production Colm played the bishop for a gala production when Ramin was Valjean and Colm literally handed Ramin the candlesticks then they did a Bring Him Home duet at the end of the show
The acoustic guitar works so well here! That accompanist is amazing honestly, not that Ramin isn't, but I think he deserves just as much appreciation. As for Ramin, obviously he sounds amazing. He has amazing technique and crazy good breath support. I am always impressed with his work.
Dedicate this to my 4 year old with cystic fibrosis who is battling a sickness right now... Let him be, let him live, if i die, let me die, let him live...
I don't know if there's anyone else who appreciates this, but I LOVE the little squeaks at the end of Ramin's long powerful notes. It's like he has so much power and emotion in there that the notes can't even convey all that. What an incredible musician. Brings tears to my eyes almost every time!
Agreed. The rise in pitch and inflection in his high notes show he can go even higher, but is showing amazing control to keep it all fluid. It's a true mark of an incredible singer.
This is why Hugh Jackman was wrong for Jean Valjean. Not because he doesn't have the talent - he really does - but because he doesn't have the range to do this song justice. This...goosebumps, not even halfway through.
Name recognition. I thought that was obvious. Like I said, he is quite talented, and I'd pay to see him in a show without a second thought; he just wasn't right for the vocal part.
Yes millions would have seen the movie with an unknown. Jackman sang it just fine, not the best and a lot better than a lot of actors I've seen both in NY and London. And Jackman's acting was perfection, something which cannot be said for the majority of actors who played this role on stage. Ramin Karimloo is perfection.
Hey guys, I love Ramin Karimloo's voice as much as everyone else but Hugh Jackman definitely killed it. I think he has the range for this song and much more. If you notice Hugh sings it full voice the whole time. Ramin goes for this headvoice/falsetto thing for the majority of the song( which is beautiful) but Hugh does it full without sounding like he's straining. And I agree with Nick, Hugh Jackman's acting is stellar!
I haven’t hear Ramin sing this role before, but I gotta say: the man understood the assignment. It’s not just about vocal power and being able to hit the high notes. Bring Him Home is a prayer, it should come from the heart.
on the whole i thought the entire cast was excellent, except eponine. She did well on her own song, On My Own, but her voice did not suit well with any of the others.
It's a ridiculously hard song. I just finished playing Valjean at my college and song was by far the mod difficult. But it's so incredible to actually be on the stage singing it. The truth of the song only really hits home when you're performing it live. Ramin you're incredible!
Bravo! I saw him perform on Broadway last night and the ovation after "Bring Him Home" stopped the show. I've seen Les Mis seven times on Broadway through the years and with all due respect to Colm Wilkinson, Fred Inkley, J. Mark McVey, Tim Shew, Gary Moss and Alexander Gemignani, IMHO Ramin Karimloo's performance was simply the best ever!
God on high Hear my prayer In my need You have always been there He is young He's afraid Let him rest Heaven blessed. Bring him home Bring him home Bring him home. He's like the son I might have known If God had granted me a son. The summers die One by one How soon they fly On and on And I am old And will be gone. Bring him peace Bring him joy He is young He is only a boy You can take You can give Let him be Let him live If I die, let me die Let him live Bring him home Bring him home Bring him home.
Sick voice, for sure. And he's singing this "sitting down." That's very difficult to do, especially when you have all those high notes. He even takes the low notes of this song and makes them dramatic. Can't wait to see and hear more of him, for sure. Thanks for sharing!
not only is he talented, he is so humble and nice and he sings this song beautifully. such a great actor as well. I'm sad he's leaving the show, but I hope he has fun in japan
Ramin Karimloo a man of many talents, an incredible singer with a voice that is pure heaven. Whilst doing one of the best hands down unintentional impressions of a Tony Stark lookalike in this video.
Can't get over the fact that the same guy who plays Valjean is Madani in Holby. Each time I see him on Holby, this song pops into my head...'If I die, let me die. Let him live'.
ok, I have not seen this show on Broadway. But what I do know is this Ramin Karimloo is an awesome singer. Anyone that says otherwise, I would like to hear you sing!! And when he says he is tired and old, Ramin is not talking about himself. Listen to the song!!
Got a standing ovation when he sang this at the performance I went to (after the show the actors said it was the best he's ever done it) the crowd was cheering so much they had to delay the next part because we wouldn't stop
Had the honor of seeing his stunning performance with my own eyes on the Les Miserables Toronto production! He has an amazing voice and a one of a kind talent.
My husband and daughter knows how much I love Ramin and they are going with me to see Les Mis in August. I'm sure we're going to have a fantastic time!
Enough to make me want me to see it in person in the theater...which I imagine was the point from the beginning. Ramin has quite the voice and presence.
Oh my goodness is he gorgeous! And what a voice!!! He reminds me of Colm Wilkinson and John Owen Jones in this. Wow!!! Anybody want to join me while I hitchhike across the country and go see Les Mis?
Wow, I only knew this guy from his current role as surgeon Kian Madani in the UK TV series 'Holby City' so this was a complete shock to see and hear him singing this great song so beautifully. I'm totally blown away.
He was Valjean, Marius, Enjolras, Phantom and Raoul, Chris in Miss Saigon, Gleb in Anastasia, Archibald in The Secret Garden, Che in Evita, Anatoly in Chess etc. He's amazing. Love him in Holby too ❤️
I heard him sing this the day of my wedding on this show. The two most important people in my life, had passed away (one 6 months previous). I just sat there and wept as I knew they could not be there physically, but was hoping they were with me anyway.
Awesome actor, awesome singer. From Phantom to Valjean he is ever amazing. As St Joseph he acted naturally. As a fellow actor / singer Ramin is force to watch and to listen to. Idol of actors, he is
Absolutely brilliant.I have loved Ramins singing since first saw him in Phantom when we came to London to see Les Mis he was wonderful and took my daughter to see him at Symphony Hall Birmingham and she's impressed too. Keep up the good work I think Vow to thee my country at Albert Hall was the pinnacle of his performances kept us going through lock. Great talent seems such a good person xx
I cant believe I didnt get a chance to go see him in this show before he left. He's so talented. Meeting him at the stage door would have completed my life
Had the incredible pleasure of doing chorus vocals for a Les Mis concert this year with Ramin as Val Jean. Got to listen to this song 5 times, never got old.
Considering this is a live performance, it is just astounding.. It is of studio quality (to my untrained ear).. I wish I could get this exact performance on my iPod. He really nailed it. There is something about the chord progression in the guitar as Ramin is holding the last note that is slightly different than what I expected, second to last chord I think.. Sounds really, really nice like this with the guitar. Superb presentation all around!
Pure perfection! I could listen to Ramin's voice all day long and not get tired. So lucky to have seen him as Jean Valjean twice on two different trips to NYC. My third trip, there was an understudy. I was heartbroken. Still glad I got to see him the two previous times and got a picture with him.
He truly is an angel of music.
Space Gandalf for the win...Yeahh! *_*
You little
You little
+Space Gandalf angel of music you decived me I thought you were the phantom of the opera
Space Gandalf I absolutely agree.
This guy is the broadway legend of this generation...
Yes, even with only actually doing one show on Broadway!
Sage Matise
he starred in like half of broadway's large productions...
Rose Uchiha
yes, but les mis is the only one he's actually done on braodway
*broad
Sage Matise
what do you mean? He was the broadway phantom
He'll always be the phantom to me
For me he'll always be Valjean. Seeing him in Les Miz was one of the most amazing things I've ever experienced. This performance does no justice to what I saw. It was the only time I've ever seen a theater give someone a standing ovation during a performance
But, I also agree with you. Andrew Lloyd Weber hand picked him to play the phantom in "love never dies". So he's obviously Lloyd's favorite phantom
DJ Flakes - and Sir Andrew also chose Sierra Boggess as his fav Christine. Sierra and Ramin are absolute perfection together in anything they do. Also the very best of friends.
Michael Crawford will always be my Phantom but Karim is definitely close behind him off my favorite
I never had the amazing pleasure. Was blessed to see Michael Crawford and several others. Michael was the best but listening to rahim makes me wish I could see him
His voice is as pretty as his face
EYES
True
#StatementProvenTrue
Such a tough call. His face and voice are sexy as fuck
@@brandonhagan9570 i second this
I’m not trying to be dramatic but my body’s automatic reaction to hearing Ramin Karimloo sing is to cry.
Still don't understand how he didn't win the Tony. Ramin is so amazing.
***** I understand it was kinda expected Neil would win, but Ramin is absolutely amazing and still wish he won. I'm at least happy for his nomination.
@@maddiedobson9518 ikr its crazy
Who can sing this to a guitar? I cry every time I hear him sing this song. He sings like a violin. No schooling. Just blessed. My daughter had the privilege of sharing the stage with him. He was a role model to her. True raw talent.
That's amazing!
Your daughter is so lucky
That ending was perfect. It was just what I needed. Colm Wilkinson has passed the torch.
I love Ramin sooo much but Colm IS Valjean
Apparently he saw Colm in phantom when he was young, and he knew he wanted to do phantom. So seeing him sing this and KNOWING Colm has passed the torch means lots to me bc I’m a Ramin Stan 😂 and also to him I’m sure
Colm literally did the Les Mis equivalent of passing the torch though because in the Toronto production Colm played the bishop for a gala production when Ramin was Valjean and Colm literally handed Ramin the candlesticks then they did a Bring Him Home duet at the end of the show
@@paulbloom8847, no!
He is gifted but no one can touch Colm W.
Everyone's all on about his voice (which is definitely incredibly beautiful!) but I was struck by his eyes in this video. Wow.
Jan Jorissen Professional actor eyes.
Well. Also his arm 😍😉
Me too, he has so much raw emotions in his eyes.
I just, I cannot. This man is too perfect. God, his VOICE IS PERFECTION. If they don't make a professional recording of this cast I am going to cry
They need a cast recording!!
+Maddie Dobson NO! the eponine is awful...will just ruin the recording
what's even better is Ramin is i think entirely self taught
I am in love...that voice.
@@Ben-my2wz, not only!Cossete and Fantina are worth too!
This song brought a standing ovation from the audience when I saw him do it on stage. He deserved the 2014 actor of the year award.
Who won that year
Bubbles 105539 Neil Patrick Harris, I believe
The acoustic guitar works so well here! That accompanist is amazing honestly, not that Ramin isn't, but I think he deserves just as much appreciation.
As for Ramin, obviously he sounds amazing. He has amazing technique and crazy good breath support. I am always impressed with his work.
I agree, it takes a beyond excellent musician to accompany a voice like Ramin's.
tbf, ramins technique isnt great as he is self taught but whatever you say dalewindeckerjr
@@elliotretour-_- brother this is so unnecessarily combative. Sorry I have bro a compliment 4 years ago
Dedicate this to my 4 year old with cystic fibrosis who is battling a sickness right now... Let him be, let him live, if i die, let me die, let him live...
I hope everything is going okay. My prayers sent your way
remember.... marius was saved
R/thathappened
I don't know if there's anyone else who appreciates this, but I LOVE the little squeaks at the end of Ramin's long powerful notes. It's like he has so much power and emotion in there that the notes can't even convey all that. What an incredible musician. Brings tears to my eyes almost every time!
Agreed.
The rise in pitch and inflection in his high notes show he can go even higher, but is showing amazing control to keep it all fluid.
It's a true mark of an incredible singer.
There’s got to be a name for those
@@marshmallowallen5677 They're his little Ramin squeaks!!! :)))
@@marshmallowallen5677 In reality I *think* it's something of a glottle stop perhaps?
@@miaplaysthepiano that makes sense as a name. Although there are so many wrong names for things in music that it’s kinda hard to know
This is why Hugh Jackman was wrong for Jean Valjean. Not because he doesn't have the talent - he really does - but because he doesn't have the range to do this song justice.
This...goosebumps, not even halfway through.
Why did they cast Hugh then?
Name recognition. I thought that was obvious.
Like I said, he is quite talented, and I'd pay to see him in a show without a second thought; he just wasn't right for the vocal part.
Not-Homesick NG John Rain Also, Jackman really really pushed for the movie to be made. Wouldn't have been made without him.
Yes millions would have seen the movie with an unknown. Jackman sang it just fine, not the best and a lot better than a lot of actors I've seen both in NY and London. And Jackman's acting was perfection, something which cannot be said for the majority of actors who played this role on stage. Ramin Karimloo is perfection.
Hey guys, I love Ramin Karimloo's voice as much as everyone else but Hugh Jackman definitely killed it. I think he has the range for this song and much more. If you notice Hugh sings it full voice the whole time. Ramin goes for this headvoice/falsetto thing for the majority of the song( which is beautiful) but Hugh does it full without sounding like he's straining. And I agree with Nick, Hugh Jackman's acting is stellar!
Props to the guitarist, perfect volume control. A brilliant accompanyist! No need to say how good Ramin is :).
I haven’t hear Ramin sing this role before, but I gotta say: the man understood the assignment. It’s not just about vocal power and being able to hit the high notes. Bring Him Home is a prayer, it should come from the heart.
Seated, accompanied by a guitar, and delivering a jaw-dropping performance of this show stopper like it’s nothing…with a twinkle in his eyes. 🤯🤯🤯
Ramin Karimloo is perfection.
He is my angel of music ❤️
It's not fair that he looks like that and has a flawless voice. He's perfect.
The amount of goosebumps I get listening to him sing is incredible. His voice is a true gift from God.
This is amazing but he did this song with BBC and I think that’s even better than this. More atmospheric. Try search it
I couldn't have said it better!!
I’ve got goosebumps on goosebumps he is truly an angel of music
GIVE HIM HIS TONY AWARD RIGHT NOW!!!!😍😍
Literally can't handle how perfect he is..
It sounds so effortless for him. My gosh.
An open letter to Broadway and the West End: Cast Ramin in more things. Cast Ramin in ALL the things.
everyone always wishes ramin to sing all the song from Phantom of the opers all I ask of you to Anastasia My st Petersburg but I do agree with you
incredibly hard song to sing, Ramin KILLED it. saw on broadway last night and it was perfection.
Im going to see him in october in new york. I'm probably going to fan girl and cry the whole time. I cry almost everytime I hear him sing.
I saw it too it was so good. What did you think of the Enjolras?
on the whole i thought the entire cast was excellent, except eponine. She did well on her own song, On My Own, but her voice did not suit well with any of the others.
It's a ridiculously hard song. I just finished playing Valjean at my college and song was by far the mod difficult. But it's so incredible to actually be on the stage singing it. The truth of the song only really hits home when you're performing it live. Ramin you're incredible!
I am a 40 year old man, and that had me in tears
My goodness, this man is like fine wine - he just gets better with age! And he's gorgeous!!!
Bravo! I saw him perform on Broadway last night and the ovation after "Bring Him Home" stopped the show. I've seen Les Mis seven times on Broadway through the years and with all due respect to Colm Wilkinson, Fred Inkley, J. Mark McVey, Tim Shew, Gary Moss and Alexander Gemignani, IMHO Ramin Karimloo's performance was simply the best ever!
God on high
Hear my prayer
In my need
You have always been there
He is young
He's afraid
Let him rest
Heaven blessed.
Bring him home
Bring him home
Bring him home.
He's like the son I might have known
If God had granted me a son.
The summers die
One by one
How soon they fly
On and on
And I am old
And will be gone.
Bring him peace
Bring him joy
He is young
He is only a boy
You can take
You can give
Let him be
Let him live
If I die, let me die
Let him live
Bring him home
Bring him home
Bring him home.
How has this video got dislikes? Are you mad? or deaf? That right there is pure mastery of his craft. Bravo Ramin, Bravo.
Most people get goosebumps when they hear an amazing singer.
I get goosebumps just from the thought of him singing.
After the word “in my need“ I had to stop because my eyes started filling with tears. The man has a gift; I know not from whom, but definitely a gift.
practise is not a gift
@@tanyaretour5715 Ramin absolutely has a natural God-given talent which is honed by hard work
How many Valjeans do you know of that have played Erik, Raoul, Gustave, and Enjorlas?
Yes he did. Years ago. He is the only actor to have played Erik, Raoul, and Gustave Daae (2004 film)
Krista Masucci noo he is the phantom of the opera! hadley fraser was raoul
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oooh ok i didnt know that
Love him most as Phantom and Enjolras and Hadley as Raoul and Grantaire
Sick voice, for sure. And he's singing this "sitting down." That's very difficult to do, especially when you have all those high notes. He even takes the low notes of this song and makes them dramatic. Can't wait to see and hear more of him, for sure. Thanks for sharing!
Every single time I hear his voice...I fall in love. Just wow! He's amazing.
Florayde Ken Bernardez have the same felling
Thank you; finally a broadway performer who actually SINGS this instead of croon-and-scream it; hats off sir!
Ramin Karimloo nails it down perfect...
His "The summers die..." part is the greatest moment in the History of Musical Theatre
not only is he talented, he is so humble and nice and he sings this song beautifully. such a great actor as well. I'm sad he's leaving the show, but I hope he has fun in japan
Ramin Karimloo a man of many talents, an incredible singer with a voice that is pure heaven. Whilst doing one of the best hands down unintentional impressions of a Tony Stark lookalike in this video.
Can't get over the fact that the same guy who plays Valjean is Madani in Holby. Each time I see him on Holby, this song pops into my head...'If I die, let me die. Let him live'.
He's beautiful, of course, but I am stuck forever on his Phantom performance - that was truly perfection.
ok, I have not seen this show on Broadway. But what I do know is this Ramin Karimloo is an awesome singer. Anyone that says otherwise, I would like to hear you sing!! And when he says he is tired and old, Ramin is not talking about himself. Listen to the song!!
What a gorgeous voice he has - absolutely perfect for this song.
marecku21 1:40!!
This song, this guy....I can't even....
He leaves me speechless every time he sings! Amazing!
The accompaniment is amazing. I love the expression on the accompaniment's face @2:58. Bravo.
This is like actual perfection. How can one man be so amazing!? He's kind, amazingly talented and SOOO HANDSOME!!!!
Got a standing ovation when he sang this at the performance I went to (after the show the actors said it was the best he's ever done it) the crowd was cheering so much they had to delay the next part because we wouldn't stop
Ever so many years we are blessed with a soul whom we feel has everything we hope to experience and Ramin is our love for this time.
Had the honor of seeing his stunning performance with my own eyes on the Les Miserables Toronto production! He has an amazing voice and a one of a kind talent.
My husband and daughter knows how much I love Ramin and they are going with me to see Les Mis in August. I'm sure we're going to have a fantastic time!
Lucky!! I live all the way down in Texas, so I can't see him. Way to expensive😩
Ramin is without a doubt one of the best West end/Broadway singers to have ever graced our screens.
He is up there with Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson.
He sings with so much love. Oh my God. How I love him.
Can he get any more beautiful.. his voice.. his face.. I could watch and listen to him all day
This is as close to perfection as a song can be sung. Speechless....
Wasted in holby city they killed him off well come on with your voice you will go far bless you absolutely beautiful voice just love it xxx
Lol what an amazing voice. Every time I hear him sing it always sounds like phantom to me, really great. Ramin will always be my fav
Enough to make me want me to see it in person in the theater...which I imagine was the point from the beginning. Ramin has quite the voice and presence.
Beautiful eyes. Beautiful voice. Beautiful accompanist.
I was listening to this while babysitting my little brother and Ramin's beautiful voice put him to sleep!
This song brings me to tears every time I hear it, and with Ramin singing it...whaaaaaaaaaaa......
What an incredible voice, it's truly heaven blessed.
This guy has a gift. A gift few have. The ability to connect with the audience. Beautiful voice!
Dmitri Hvorostovsky had this gift. A beautiful baritone voice and a handsome man
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Oh my goodness is he gorgeous! And what a voice!!! He reminds me of Colm Wilkinson and John Owen Jones in this. Wow!!! Anybody want to join me while I hitchhike across the country and go see Les Mis?
Wow, I only knew this guy from his current role as surgeon Kian Madani in the UK TV series 'Holby City' so this was a complete shock to see and hear him singing this great song so beautifully. I'm totally blown away.
He was Valjean, Marius, Enjolras, Phantom and Raoul, Chris in Miss Saigon, Gleb in Anastasia, Archibald in The Secret Garden, Che in Evita, Anatoly in Chess etc. He's amazing. Love him in Holby too ❤️
He was an amazing phantom!
I heard him sing this the day of my wedding on this show. The two most important people in my life, had passed away (one 6 months previous). I just sat there and wept as I knew they could not be there physically, but was hoping they were with me anyway.
Ramin Karimloo is amazing, he is a superstar of the musical/broadway world.
Wonderful.
Wow....I've seen probably 20 different singers perform this song and never heard it done as well. Speechless!
Love Ramin since the first time I listened to his powerful, soft and emotional voice. ❤❤By far the Best Valjaan and the most passionate Phantom.❤
yes! ❤
What an amazing voice and he is so frickin gorgeous! What a dream boat!
Still going back to watch in 2021. ❤️
Goose bumps, Dreamy & adding his voice, The Voice..
I tangibly FEEL God around me when Ramin Karimloo sings and I cant explain why but I adore this man. I could listen forever.
Awesome actor, awesome singer. From Phantom to Valjean he is ever amazing.
As St Joseph he acted naturally. As a fellow actor / singer Ramin is force to watch and to listen to. Idol of actors, he is
why are you talking like yoda?
I usually don't like Bring Him Home because of the key, but Ramin makes me want to listen to it on repeat
Wait, what do you have against A major?
it's like he is dancing on the music. he is fantastic !!
Absolutely brilliant.I have loved Ramins singing since first saw him in Phantom when we came to London to see Les Mis he was wonderful and took my daughter to see him at Symphony Hall Birmingham and she's impressed too. Keep up the good work I think Vow to thee my country at Albert Hall was the pinnacle of his performances kept us going through lock. Great talent seems such a good person xx
What a beautiful man! My goodness! Chills!
The Angel of Music no matter what he sings.
That voice...! He's a really great actor in the UK show Holby City x
I cant believe I didnt get a chance to go see him in this show before he left. He's so talented. Meeting him at the stage door would have completed my life
Love the acoustic guitar version, really different feel, and the push forward in tempo is lovely!
Damnit Ramin. Why do you have to be so amazing? You're the only person outside my personal life that has kept my faith in music strong. Thank you!
Sing for me my angel of music
Got lovely eyes. Loved him in Phantom of the Opera as well as Les Mis great singer & actor ❤
What a beautiful performance. He brought me to tears when I saw him in the Toronto production.
6 years later, & I’m still gushing. The best.
Had the incredible pleasure of doing chorus vocals for a Les Mis concert this year with Ramin as Val Jean. Got to listen to this song 5 times, never got old.
Breathtakingly beautiful!!!!
Blessings on His Head and Voice
Considering this is a live performance, it is just astounding.. It is of studio quality (to my untrained ear).. I wish I could get this exact performance on my iPod. He really nailed it. There is something about the chord progression in the guitar as Ramin is holding the last note that is slightly different than what I expected, second to last chord I think.. Sounds really, really nice like this with the guitar. Superb presentation all around!
hearing this for the first time, makes my soul cry. What a voice, what a gift, beautiful.
did anyone else get teary while listening to this? I sure did this was wonderful!!!
This guy is a god....saw him live last month and he effing killed it. Total badass
Pure perfection! I could listen to Ramin's voice all day long and not get tired. So lucky to have seen him as Jean Valjean twice on two different trips to NYC. My third trip, there was an understudy. I was heartbroken. Still glad I got to see him the two previous times and got a picture with him.
Absolutely amazing
Sublime ❤