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Video Spotlight: Phantom of the Opera by Peter Hollens featuring Evynne Hollens

For the third day of Phantom of the Opera week, I bring you a video from Peter Hollens that features his wife Evynne. I have to say that as much as I enjoy both of their solo works, I especially love when they join forces for a project. Their voices are perfectly suited for each other and their collaborations are usually pretty special. Now Evynne usually sings with a pianist, but Peter is an a cappella artist. This video is completely a cappella and it's truly a lovely medley. Watch.





My favorite thing about all of these covers is seeing how each person or group takes the songs from the show and finds ways to make them their own. While staying true to the heart of the show. It's fun to watch all the different interpretations. In this case, I appreciate the simplicity of the basic black background and the lighting. It serves as a kind of homage to the mask the Phantom wears. I liked the opening shots and the way the images are linked to the music. It's interesting to hear how the music sounds with just voices instead of the instruments we're so used to. This is true of a cappella in general, but especially in cases like this when the actual music is so iconic. I think it pays to watch this at least twice. Once focusing more on the solo parts and again, focusing on the background harmonies. They're wonderful.

Now I think we need to take a moment to talk about Evynne's voice. She has so much control over her voice and if you watch some of her videos, you'll see that her voice is very versatile as well. She can sing so many different kinds of music and can adjust her voice accordingly. Her high notes are so clear and seemingly effortless. It's like ringing a bell. It's such a pleasant contrast to the richness of Peter's voice when they sing together. Them being married just makes "All I Ask of You" that much sweeter. Their voices are so right for that song too. I like the way it fades from that into "Music of the Night". Not an easy song to sing, but Peter does a great job with it. Love the ending. Also have to add that I always enjoy watching Peter's videos at the end. 

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