The Music of the Night | Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera Soundtrack (Movie Clip) 

12 years later and I still find him incredibly attractive...

To me, this is the best Phantom of the Opera performance, ever. Gerard Butler is fantastic with his performance. He has the passion for being the phantom and gives a new look to him by being so handsome. Emmy Rossum gives a wonderful performance, also.

Gerard Butler gives such a heartfelt, vulnerable perfomance for this song. This Phantom is seductive, but he also tugs at your heartstrings. You can feel the loneliness and longing in his voice. He is seductive, not in a bold manner, but in a whispery kind of way. Especially when he sings ''Only then can you belong to me...''. You can just feel how he is barely keeping himself from melting into tears of love for Christine.

Does anyone else find themselves loving this guy's voice!?

He's so gentle when he catches her after she faints. I haven't seen any Broadway or theatre productions of the Phantom of the Opera but I want to. But, Gerard will always be my first intro to the Phantom! He sings so well😍😁❤️

Traditional, when the Phantom says the line "turn your face away" he's turning Christine's face away from him, but in the movie, he turns her face to him - implying that it is the world that is ugly, not him. I really liked this change.

The very first word that comes to my mind about this song is "hypnotic," if not by the Phantom's voice then definitely by the lyrics. "Silently the senses abandon their defenses." Just thinking of the meaning behind those words alone... It sounds so intimate, so vulnerable that my breath catches every time I hear it.

I think he is my favorite phantom because his voice isn't perfect. It is low and almost raspy, which I think fits with the character.

Though quiet yet almost silent, Butler managed to hold that last note for a good 23 seconds which is impressive! I’m still completely floored that for a man with little to almost no singing lessons, Butler did an absolutely great job with his singing and I’m sure he wanted to do his best even with barely any teaching on singing

People seem to forget that this man has had no musical training I mean he is an actor but he still rocked it in my opinion is he as good as warlow or Crawford?....no but dang considering he is not a professional he still did pretty damn good lot of respect for him

I love his voice its so seductive and very calming. He had no musical training whatsoever but he did damn good. Favorite phantom by far

No one sings Music of The Night like Gerard can or ever will. The other phantoms we're not nearly as romantic, handsome, or sexy as Gerard's phantom ! I love the direction he took his phantom character he was totally different from all the other phantoms and I love that !!!!! He phantom stands out from all the rest now and always. My favorite phantom of all time !

Gerard is my favorite Phantom. I find his voice very hypnotic, especially here. Christine is obviously in a trance, and that’s how I feel every time I hear this song. No musical training, just natural talent. Plus he sings from the heart. He is absolutely amazing.

" I was made to remember that, though he was not an angel, nor a ghost, nor a genius, he remained the voice...for he sang. And I listened ... and stayed!...That night, we did not exchange another word. He sang me to sleep..." -Christine D.

Their chemistry is unmatched, the way they both look at each other with love, fantasy and wonder. The way she is breathing and the way Erik walks around the candles and stares at her is EPIC. I always get lost in this movie. I really love this film. It isn't perfect, but the feeling is there.

For years there was this old-timey music box at my grandparents' house. They had this huge house and in the main ballroom behind the piano the music box sat on top of a tiny antique table. It was made of this dark marble of some kind. I was always so fascinated by it as a child. Whenever I was alone and all the other cousins went off to play I'd go behind the piano and wind up the gear at the bottom of the music box. It would play this song but at the time I had no idea what song it was. It was just a melody that I loved as a child. Years later, I was probably 14 or 15, my sisters and cousins put on the DVD for this movie in the media room that my cousins had at their house. At first I was thinking, "What, a musical movie? Not my thing but I guess I'll just stick around." I kinda just sat around, watching this movie with my cousins and sisters, barely paying attention. Then this scene came in. When Gerard started to sing the melody at the start, I jumped up from the couch in total shock. For years I had no clue what that melody was. My cousins tried asking me what was wrong and I couldn't say. Memories of my childhood flooded my brain. Sneaking off to be alone with that music box in the ballroom just to hear that melody. Totally entrancing. Now whenever I hear this song, it takes me back to a simpler time. What a beautiful melody.

I think he's amazing. No one has ever made me cry like this character, and especially in this movie (Gerard is the best in this role). Every time I watch a movie or read a book, I cry. I cry from descriptions of his pain, from songs. It all makes me shiver. Such a beautiful story. I'm madly in love with a Phantom💔

I would too get hypnotised by his voice. Theres just something about it that makes it luring, calming, seductive, etc. I melt from his voice every time just because of the emotion he puts in it and I cant really express it with words.

I love his voice. His voice makes the phantom so much more sympathetic. The singing in this movie is fantastic, if you don't like it there are still other versions available. You don't need to clog up the comments with hate.

I remember watching this when I was 13 and having the biggest crush on the phantom and Gerry. He was so mysterious and mesmerizing, and yet still sad and lonely. 14 years later, this musical has become my favorite and I've seen other actors perform the Phantom. But Gerry holds a very special place in my heart that no one can ever change. Then Ramin Karimloo. These men are perfect as The Phantom. While Ramin has the Voice, Gerry has the presence that attracts any women in their right mind. I mean look at him. Gerry will forever be my Phantom , then Ramin 💙

I still love this movie!! Gerard was the sexiest Phantom and had a great manly voice!

his voice is hypnotic

Absolutely the best phantom for me. His acting and voice just enchanted me. I watched the movie everyday for months and everytime enjoyed it just as the first time!!!

I can feel the effect he has on Christine as if I'm there... This song paired with his raw, emotional voice is hypnotically beautiful yet haunting - it gave me chills while warming my heart. I could think of no better phantom.

I'm sorry guys but I just love his voice so much in comparison to other phantoms. He's my favorite. A deeper and darker sounding voice better fits the phantom that I imagine.

I hear many people say they don't like this version, & I have no idea what they're talking about.

Its crazy how SEXY this all is! I mean she has been taken down to some catacombs by a mildly unhinged murderer who wants to keep her to himself forever and ever and my only thoughts are "Man this is sexy! I'm so jealous of her, I want to be with Phantom!!!" And I don't even care how crazy that sounds!

I almost forgot how beautiful this is. He really made his own mark for this role!

Such passion, lush and dark. How could anyone not give in to the night?

Nighttime sharpens, heightens each sensation Darkness stirs and wakes imagination Silently the senses abandon their defences Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendour Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender Turn your face away from the garish light of day Turn your thoughts away from cold, unfeeling light And listen to the music of the night Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams Purge your thoughts of the life you knew before Close your eyes, let your spirit start to soar And you’ll live as you’ve never lived before Softly, deftly, music shall caress you Hear it, feel it, secretly possess you Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind In this darkness that you know you cannot fight The darkness of the music of the night Let your mind start a journey to a strange, new world Leave all thoughts of the life you knew before Let your soul take you where you long to be Only then can you belong to me Floating, falling, sweet intoxication Touch me, trust me, savour each sensation Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in To the power of the music that I write The power of the music of the night You alone can make my song take flight Help me make the music of the night

Considering how long the phantom was in hiding for with people always around and being forced to live with loneliness and in silence, one can't expect him to have the perfection that professional singers have with their hours of practice. The imperfection that Butler shows in this version works well and makes a lot of sense while feeling more realistic to how the phantom was living his life prior to meeting someone. Also, depending on how deformed the face is in some areas, that can be a factor with limited mobility as well (not that it affected him). For those reasons alone, I really enjoy this version a lot more.

Gerard buttler is so good in this movie. He should make more movies like this.

the phantom sacrified all his time and dedication to Christine, he made her the best singer of the opera and he had genuine love for her... sometimes i think she would be happier if she had chosen him instead of Raoul :/ the movie don't mention it but in the book... several years before in the catacombs of the opera people found his skeleton; is so sad that he died there all alone.

17 years on and still an amazing song and he is still as sexy.

man, i'd sure hate to be the one who had to light all those candles.

okay but you can't deny the fact that he kind of gives the vibe of an self-trained man. yes, in the book erik's voice made everyone weep to its beauty but he didn't take any lessons from anyone, his was just a god-given gift. gerik's voice sounds just like that.

is this weird that when I hear him sing I want to cry because he has such a beautiful voice my soul actually began to soar!!!!!!

Gerald is number 1! sorry but his has so much emotion. especially the begining when his voice creaks like I find it so attractive and luring. especially since he's in comeption with actual opera singers! it just makes him more special

Of all the Phantoms I have seen Gerard is and will be my all time favorite.

1:50 he hit that note so damn beautifully i died inside and gave in to the darkness

Gerald Butler voice is Incredible.

GERARD BUTLER, AND EMMY ROSSUM !!!!!!!! SUBLIME AND WONDERFUL VOICES !!!!!!!!

His voice is so mesmerizing.

Her eyes checking and scanning him ... Incredible ! Everything is perfect in this play . 👏 👏 👏

soft and intoxicating Phantom portrayed so well by Gerard! I hope there's a continuation...

16 years later and this man still makes shivers run down my spine

I will keep listening to the POTO until my last breath on earth. Thanks and love to my daughter, who studies, theatre, for getting me hooked!

Thank you Gerald Butler for playing the phantom And raising my expectations for guys to like level 1000 -_-

Am I the only one who thinks Emmy Rossum is beyond gorgeous here.

2:54 to 3:15 I fell in love with the intensity of his stare and the power of the voice. Incredible!

if the Phantom didn't "make" her stay, she probably would've willingly married him. you can see in this song she's so attracted to him. already, even though she's just seen him.

The best phantom....i like that he is not a tenor....but a rock signer and actor.... handsome wild beautiful tall acressive and attractive together.... I can't understand why he didn't play again the phantom at "love never dies...." what they expecting....?!

Gerard by far is my favorite Phantom!! Me puts so much passion in his performance and his voice is superb for this ... he is the BEST!!!! ❤️❤️

my favorite phantoms by far are Gerald and Ramin, both of which have never had formal music training, which i feel is very accurate to the character. the Phantom never took a music lesson, he acquired his talent through listening to the singers in the opera house... ramin and gerald both have that rawness to their voices💜💜

I think I was one of the few people who was really rooting for the Phantom to get the girl... I just loved the whole gothic EAPoe feel to his obsession with her.

You can come through my mirror and take me away... Gosh... Such a hypnotic, seductive and beautiful voice..

Gerard Butler will ALWAYS be the phantom to me! He gets a lot of hate, but in my opinion his voice is WAY better than any of the other phantoms that I have heard. His voice has such an organic and enchanting sound to it, and the fact that he had no prior musical training makes this even more amazing!

20 years has gone by and this phantom still has my heart! I still love him.

His voice gives me goosebumps like no other.

Operaház fantomja rajongóként is az a szerény meglátásom, hogy fantasztikusan van összevágva! Mintha a történetben Cristine a fantomot választotta volna Raul helyett. Nekem ez a verzió sokkal inkább áll közelebb a szívemhez mint az eredeti! Nagyon szépen köszönöm ezt a változatot. 🎭🎼🌹

This is the most beautiful movie I’ve ever seen, and Gerard Butler is just too beautiful for words!

Hearing people nitpick his voice makes me love it even more. The raw power in his voice is incredible.

1:48-2:00 Right there he just jumped the octave on the words "to soar". He went from low A-flat to high A-flat. He does it again on the words "to be" at the end of the next verse and in "Down Once More" ("as HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELL!") That octave jump is my favorite part of "Music of the Night."

Great actor (and singer) handsome Gérard Butler!! 💕

So touching! Gerard Butler is a wonderful phantom!

At the start of the movie, I was a bit put off by the Phantom's rather insecure singing, which was contrasted by Christine's very solid voice. This feeling quickly went away, and I have come to really appreciate Butler's performance. The timbre fits the character very well, giving a sublime air of mystery. The singing is by no means perfect, but it conveys a lot of emotion making for some memorable renditions, such as this one. I don't mind imperfection in singing, this is, after all, a movie and not a musical theater play. In fact, imperfection makes the experience a bit more relatable.

Man I could never get tired of listening to Gerard Butler (the Phantom) singing “Music of the Night” in the Phantom of the Opera (2004) ❤️.

I watched this movie for the first time on my 10th birthday. Today is my birthday, I am 23. I don't care what anyone says. This was The Phantom of The Opera I was exposed to first, and it will always be my favorite movie and my favorite version of this story. And for those harping on his disfigurement or "lack there of", why don't you use your imagination and pretend that in this universe, no one has ever been exposed to anything remotely "ugly". Everything is beautiful and perfect for them till they see The Phantom.

Why is he sooo attractive? Like I'm seriously hooked😍😍😍❤

Ok, I can't stop listening to this song and I can't understand why too many people complained about his voice, look how much emotion he holds and he was also really good at acting. I think people are complaining for nothing.

I truly think his voice is better because it isn't high and annoying like most phantoms. He is the only Phantom that can sing the songs with emotion and he didn't even have training.

It's amazing to me how he lived in a basement his entire life yet managed to grow in to a handsome well put together and well spoken man

Had her until homie busted out of the Wax mannequin, smh

I love the music I saw this at the movies it was a great movie 👍 and Gerry Butler has a beautiful voice I don't care what people say he's a great actor he can play any character I love this man he's so handsome with beautiful blue eyes 💋❤️💜😇👍💋🇺🇸

Gerald Butler absolutely killed the part masterfully

Music of the night 2004 is my favorite and very moving

I love it so much! Gerard Butler plays this so well

I always loved this movie but not only was it beautiful it was deeply sad. I felt so sorry & bad for the phantom. But also felt bad for Christine not only for her sorrow for her father passing but also cuz she had a difficult decision to whom she would choose to love. She was in the middle & chose someone she new. Some how I wish it was the phantom & christine

I loved this Beautiful Film. They got the Actors perfect for it. Gerard Butler is the most Handsome Phantom ever. His Voice is Amazing considering he has never been trained. I found this very Sexy. Considering this was a true story. Very sad. They found his body years later in the vaults of the Theatre. Gerard Butler great Scotsman . Great in a Kilt.

I had no idea Gerard Butler sang - totally blown away by this :-) pure talent!

Oh my god! Gerard Butler as phantom has me trembling. He is beyond delicious in this film. 🤤🤤🤤 Might be just me but i would of picked Phantom over Raoul.

I saw Phantom on stage last year; but, this interpretation ..the 2004 movie is more moving and surpasses the stage production. The music is beyond words. I truly loved the movie version. Perfect selection of actors !

I love this song because of how Eric gets almost excited or happy at points while singing, if you watched the deleted scene "no one would listen" You understand why he loves her and does all this stuff for her, they have know each other for a long time and he has finally revealed his self to her. To me it seems kinda realistic of how he acts, but don't mind me, just geeking out here and wished Christine choose Eric over Raoul.

This song has steadily grown on me. I never could understand why people would say Christine should've chosen the phantom over Raoul but I've grown to learn the power of love and that which is unexpected and unconventional.

The first time I saw this movie in music class, and when this song came on I fell asleep to him singing "Music Of The Night" in class. his voice is so hypnotizing to me, it was like he was singing me a lullaby right where I was. Although he's not a trained singer, unlike Ramin Karmiloo who is the real angel of music, Gerard definitely surprised me with his voice. He's my second favorite phantom and my first favorite is Ramin

He is the most seductive phantom...a woman can only say yes. What heaven.

Given how Gerald Butler no virtually no musical training before this movie, he does a (mostly) very solid job. True there are times I can't help but snicker at his delivery, but he was/is a good Phantom.

This makes me cry every single time I watch it it's so beautiful, Gerard Butler takes my breath away.

Wait... Gerard Butler is singing this?! WHAT?!

He was amazing in the movie!!!😍😍

Look everyone's saying that he's not as Michael Crawford or Ramin but I prefer Gerard. He has this power and feeling behind his voice. While the others have had professional training but idc I definitely choose Gerard butler (:

His voice is beautiful. I thought he was classily trained. He did a great job.

He has a beautiful voice.🎶

I would love to see Gerald Butler play the Phantom on Broadway he would be great!

HE HAS A VOICE OF FRINKEN ANGELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I watched this for the first time ever two years ago!!! I am 18 and my mom didn't let me watch for SO long because she thought it wasn't realistic and inappropriate and messed up and my innocence would be ruined!!! But she finally gave in a d here i am obsessing over a disfigured guy WAY older than me with the rest of you guys!!! 😁😁😁😀😀

Gerard's performance here is the best version of this song!

I still can't believe that this is Gerard Butler who knew he could sing he really captured the Phantom and Emmy was fantastic as Christine she's got a beautiful voice and she was only 16 although she looks to be 19 in this film. I still want to see the show itself I had the opportunity but a classmate of mine thought the tickets were too pricey if Phantom comes back to my town I'm going to go see it anyway.

If he hadn't shown her his creepy doll, I do think she'd have slept with him.

Amazingly beautiful scene I loved Gerard's voice!