I find it interesting to hear how his voice has developed and how his interpretation of this song developed over time. Quast's voice has definitely improved with age.
Saw it in row D of the stalls, Shiver down the spine wow. In 1999 I went to uni as a mature student in Manchester and worked at The Palace. The original UK tour ended there! It was my first show party - much wine did flow curtesy of Mr. MacIntosh
@@MonikaS1890He has retired from musicals but occasionally performs his ‘one man show’ accompanied only by his collaborator/pianist. I saw him in Sydney in 2023.
This is off the soundboard and we're hearing what is coming straight off his forehead microphone. Listen what happens when he takes his hat off and puts his head back at "Stars in your multitudes". That's the echo from the space above the stage your hearing. Later when he kneels down and does the "Lord let me find him" bit it's bouncing off the floor and there is more of a bassy sound. The audience will be getting a better experience via the amplification on the Sound Board and the theatre acoustics. This is what got me about the movie version ; live singing on a movie set without proper sound modification is just not on!
The 10th anniversary was definitely a better performance all around. In some places his timing was off here and for whatever reason he seemed unable to sustain his notes as well (or as long) as he did in the 10th anniversary concert. Still love anything he sings though.
Yes I think he is 55. Just seen the trailer for the film at the cinema and to my mind Russel Crowe can sing but just doesn't have the power, beauty and magnificence that Philip Quast does - and that the role calls for. Oh well, I'm hoping that I'll enjoy it anyway...
I wonder too, especially as he can act aswell as sing, and act off nothing. He's not far off Javet's age in the latter bit of the book either, (I think he PQ is 55)
Every Russell Crowe fan needs to listen to Philip Quast sing Javert. Most especially the Suicide, because no matter how much I personally hate that scene :( (though not the song, the song's amazing when Quast does it, I just hate that he was unable to accept a convict's mercy and was driven to suicide), Quast does it with so much emotion, so much character--a great portrayal of what Javert was thinking and feeling--that I don't how they would be able to like Crowe in that role anymore.
Marilla Raina I've seen both and, judging by all the conments I have read about "Les miserables", everyone loves the most the performance he watched first. Personally, I adore both of them. Too bad many times people who know nothing about music and acting judge them.
I love Russle. You can't exactly compare a musical to a musical based film......different settings all together. I think for a movie Russle was fantastic, acting spot on voice not too shabby (to my untrained ears, I'm no singer so his voice appeals to me) Quast is a freaking legend but peeps should also give Russle his due. I think comparing is a mistake since they are both different settings.
Crowe completely misfired with his portrayal of Javert. He gave us a villain. Javert is the Lawful Neutralest Lawful Neutral who ever walked around with a stick up his rear! He's the quintessential example of a character who valued law, order, and authority over merciful justice, without introducing self-serving motives or malice into the equation. He’s crippled by discipline, it’s his metronome and his compass. His whole world is hanging from a very fragile thread of misguided fundamentalism. Quast nailed this. He juxtaposes sinister with vulnerability. You really feel the tragedy. We all know Crowe can act so I put this down to an unfortunate miscast!
An amazing performance. Still, I prefer the version he sang for the 10th anniversary; there was so much more passion and intensity in his delivery. Contrast the line "And so it must be!" in both versions as a comparison.
![One Day More-[Manchester UK Tour, 1992]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/jNWXm_uZrMk/mqdefault.jpg)
I find it interesting to hear how his voice has developed and how his interpretation of this song developed over time. Quast's voice has definitely improved with age.
Philip Quast is the sexiest most handsome and lushious Javert ever. I love him!
So true
Girl 😀
There's other Javerts?
And I was his understudy at the time ...
Is that true
Really?!
Tell us MORE...!
I've seen a great many Javerts -- but Philip Quast is the undoubtedly the best. Thank goodness he was features in the PBS special performance.
Philip Quast fits the part to perfection ,,,
Philip Quast is the most gorgeous Javert ever!
He will always be my Javert!!!!!
This man is the real life Javert!.
Phillip Quast is Javert, no doubt about it!!! thanks!!
Saw it in row D of the stalls, Shiver down the spine wow. In 1999 I went to uni as a mature student in Manchester and worked at The Palace. The original UK tour ended there! It was my first show party - much wine did flow curtesy of Mr. MacIntosh
instant adoration for a voice I wonder what Victor Hugo would think about his story now xx
I think he would be blown away ❤️. Xx
Saw him live in concert last weekend - can confirm that he's still got it, and still so handsome!!
Live in concert?? How to find him live?
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@@MonikaS1890He has retired from musicals but occasionally performs his ‘one man show’ accompanied only by his collaborator/pianist. I saw him in Sydney in 2023.
simply the best!!! get on twitter phillp quast and we can all adore you xxx.
The very best
Can’t believe I missed this in Manchester. My home city. I had never seen Les Mis in 1992
I much preferred him in the 10 anniversary. I found it more intense.
This is off the soundboard and we're hearing what is coming straight off his forehead microphone. Listen what happens when he takes his hat off and puts his head back at "Stars in your multitudes". That's the echo from the space above the stage your hearing. Later when he kneels down and does the "Lord let me find him" bit it's bouncing off the floor and there is more of a bassy sound. The audience will be getting a better experience via the amplification on the Sound Board and the theatre acoustics. This is what got me about the movie version ; live singing on a movie set without proper sound modification is just not on!
The 10th anniversary was definitely a better performance all around. In some places his timing was off here and for whatever reason he seemed unable to sustain his notes as well (or as long) as he did in the 10th anniversary concert. Still love anything he sings though.
He sings this perfectly every time.
@@ruthkenyon1723 The movie was hot garbage for every reason.
Brilliant!
Here Here!!
Me too, me too, me too!!!
Why, oh why is he not playing Javert in the new film?????
I love the song stars this song is awesome and amazing my name is marcus Craig king from a south west wales 🏴 Pembrokeshire
Yes I think he is 55. Just seen the trailer for the film at the cinema and to my mind Russel Crowe can sing but just doesn't have the power, beauty and magnificence that Philip Quast does - and that the role calls for. Oh well, I'm hoping that I'll enjoy it anyway...
And did you?
I wonder too, especially as he can act aswell as sing, and act off nothing. He's not far off Javet's age in the latter bit of the book either, (I think he PQ is 55)
Every Russell Crowe fan needs to listen to Philip Quast sing Javert. Most especially the Suicide, because no matter how much I personally hate that scene :( (though not the song, the song's amazing when Quast does it, I just hate that he was unable to accept a convict's mercy and was driven to suicide), Quast does it with so much emotion, so much character--a great portrayal of what Javert was thinking and feeling--that I don't how they would be able to like Crowe in that role anymore.
Marilla Raina I've seen both and, judging by all the conments I have read about "Les miserables", everyone loves the most the performance he watched first. Personally, I adore both of them. Too bad many times people who know nothing about music and acting judge them.
I love Russle. You can't exactly compare a musical to a musical based film......different settings all together. I think for a movie Russle was fantastic, acting spot on voice not too shabby (to my untrained ears, I'm no singer so his voice appeals to me) Quast is a freaking legend but peeps should also give Russle his due. I think comparing is a mistake since they are both different settings.
SoHardToBeMe *Russell!
Crowe's rendition of the Suicide is ok if you watch it as a separate clip. Without that awful sound effect at the end, that is.
Crowe completely misfired with his portrayal of Javert. He gave us a villain. Javert is the Lawful Neutralest Lawful Neutral who ever walked around with a stick up his rear! He's the quintessential example of a character who valued law, order, and authority over merciful justice, without introducing self-serving motives or malice into the equation. He’s crippled by discipline, it’s his metronome and his compass. His whole world is hanging from a very fragile thread of misguided fundamentalism.
Quast nailed this. He juxtaposes sinister with vulnerability. You really feel the tragedy. We all know Crowe can act so I put this down to an unfortunate miscast!
Anyone have Javert’s Suicide from 92?
The best ever Javert bar none
Wait....which recording is this from? I don't think I've ever heard this version of him singing!
An amazing performance. Still, I prefer the version he sang for the 10th anniversary; there was so much more passion and intensity in his delivery. Contrast the line "And so it must be!" in both versions as a comparison.
Where did you find this?