The Phantom Of The Opera

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Michael Crawford, Sarah Brightman

About The Phantom Of The Opera

"The Phantom of the Opera" is a song from the stage musical of the same name. It was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics written by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe, and additional lyrics by Mike Batt. The song was originally recorded by Sarah Brightman and Steve Harley, which became a UK hit single in 1986, prior to the musical. In its theatrical debut, it was sung by Brightman and Michael Crawford in their roles as Christine Daaé and the Phantom.


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Christine (Sarah)
In sleep he sang to me
In dreams he came
That voice which calls to me
And speaks my name
And do I dream again
For now I find
The phantom of the opera is there
Inside my mind

The phantom (Michael)
Sing once again with me
Our strange duet
My power over you
Grows stronger yet
And though you turn from me
To glance behind
The phantom of the opera is there
Inside your mind

Christine
Those who have seen your face
Draw back in fear
I am the mask you wear

The phantom
It's me they hear

Christine (in duet with the phantom)
Your spirit and my voice in one combined

The phantom (in duet with Christine)
My spirit and your voice in one combined

Both
The phantom of the opera is there

Christine (in duet)
Inside my mind

The phantom (in duet)
Inside your mind

Choir (very, very soft)
He's there,
The phantom of the opera
Beware,
The phantom of the opera

The phantom
In all your fantasies
You always knew
That man and mystery

Christine
Were both in you

Both
And in this labyrinth
Were night is blind
The phantom of the opera is

Christine (in duet)
Here

The phantom (in duet)
There

Christine
Inside my mind

The phantom
Sing! My angel of music

Christine
He's there
The phantom of the opera

Christine starts wailing
The phantom

Sing...

Christine continues wailing,
and keeps on wailing after every
sentence the Phantom sings
The phantom

Sing for me...
Sing, my angel of music!
Sing for me!

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Andrew Lloyd Webber

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Baron Lloyd-Webber Kt. (born 22 March 1948) is an English composer and impresario of musical theatre. more »

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Written by: Charles Hart, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Richard Stilgoe

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15 facts about this song

Musical Production
"The Phantom Of The Opera" is a song from a musical of the same name, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and sang by Michael Crawford (as Phantom) and Sarah Brightman (as Christine).
Release
The song was released in 1986 as part of the musical’s original London cast recording.
Inspirational Source
The musical and the song are based on French novelist Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel "Le Fantôme de l'Opéra".
Hallmark of Broadway
"The Phantom Of The Opera" musical, including the self-titled song, is one of the longest-running shows on Broadway.
Highest Grosser
The show has been incredibly successful financially, it is the highest-grossing entertainment event of all time, making over $6 billion worldwide.
Signature Song
"The Phantom of the Opera" is arguably the signature song from the musical, and its most recognized melody.
Galloping Chords
The song is known for its galloping chords and the powerful vocals of both Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman.
Partial Mask
Michael Crawford, who sings the part of the Phantom, wore a partial mask during performance to give the full effect of the disfigured character.
Romantic Overtones
The song and its musical revolve around a dark, romantic plotline where the Phantom is in love with Christine, a young and talented soprano singer.
Webber and Brightman Relationship
Interesting to note is that Andrew Lloyd Webber was married to Sarah Brightman from 1984 to 1990, and he specifically wrote the role of Christine for her.
Awards
The musical, along with this iconic song, has won numerous awards including the 1986 Olivier Award for Best New Musical and the 1988 Tony Award for Best Musical.
Multiple Cover Versions
"The Phantom Of The Opera" song has been covered by many artists in various genres, reflecting its enduring popularity.
Transpositions
To cater to individual vocal ranges, different versions of the song sometimes feature transpositions in key.
Movie Version
The song retained its popularity through the 2004 movie adaptation of the musical, where Gerard Butler played the Phantom and Emmy Rossum took on Christine's role.
Iconic Line
One of the song’s most iconic lines is “Sing for me, my angel of music,” which truly conveys the Phantom’s obsession with Christine’s voice.

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