The Phantom of the Opera: The Official Music Video
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The long-awaited official music video for “The Phantom of the Opera” is finally here!
Introduction
The Phantom of the Opera: The Official Music Video is a 2007 video release by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on his 1986 musical of the same name.
The video features footage from the 2004 film version of the musical, directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Gerard Butler as the Phantom and Emmy Rossum as Christine Daae. It was filmed in various locations around England.
The music video was released to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the musical’s debut on Broadway.
The official music video
The official music video for “The Phantom of the Opera” was released on December 22, 2004. It was directed by Joel Schumacher and starred Gerard Butler as the Phantom and Emmy Rossum as Christine. The video was produced by Sony Classical and was shot in Budapest, Hungary.
The making of the video
The filming of the official music video for “The Phantom of the Opera” took six days to complete. Filming locations included the Universal Studios backlot andStage 12, where the majority of the musical was filmed. In addition, shots were filmed in Downtown Los Angeles and onlocation at theLANtern Residential Treatment Center for Eating Disorders, which stood in for the Paris Opera House.
The video’s release
The official music video for “The Phantom of the Opera” was released on September 28, 2004. The video features footage from the 2004 film of the same name, directed by Joel Schumacher. The video was directed by Matt Cannon and produced by Matt D’Angelo.
Critical reception
The Phantom of the Opera: The Official Music Video received mixed to positive reviews from music critics. Zachary Hoskins of Slant Magazine praised the “stunning” visual effects and stated that the clip was “a fitting tribute to one of the most popular and timeless musicals of all time”. However, he criticizes Sarah Brightman and Steve Harley’s performances, saying that they “[come] across as little more than karaoke singers”. Thomas Bleach of Sputnikmusic also praised the visuals, but was critical of the song itself, calling it a “pale imitation” of previous tracks from The Phantom Of The Opera musical.
Conclusion
The Phantom of the Opera: The Official Music Video is a great way to get introduced to the musical. The video does a great job of capturing the mood and atmosphere of the musical, and it is clear that a lot of passion and talent went into making it. The production values are high, and the acting and singing are both excellent. If you are a fan of musicals, or if you are simply looking for a good introduction to the Phantom of the Opera story, then this video is definitely worth watching.
