Colm R. McGuinness, The Music Of the Night | Song Review 🎵

Colm R. McGuinness delivers a stunning cover of the beloved The Phantom of the Opera song, “The Music Of the Night,” originally performed by Michael Crawford.

“Nighttime sharpens, heightens each sensation / Darkness stirs and wakes imagination.” Those lyrics hail from 🎵 “The Music Of the Night”, one of the preeminent songs from the 🎼✍ Andrew Lloyd Webber Broadway musical, The Phantom of the Opera.  Originally, 🎙️ Michael Crawford performed sung this mesmerizing ballad, playing the iconic role of The Phantom.  In the 2004 movie, it was 🎭 Gerard Butler who took the reins. Now, in 2023, simply covering “The Music of the Night,” is the talented, Irish musician, 🎙 Colm R. McGuinness.  He doesn’t disappoint.

McGuinness, who is also a violinist 🎻 and composer, has a magnificent voice – an understatement. He delivers an expressive, nuanced performance of “The Music of the Night” that makes the listener believe he could’ve originally performed it.  His technique is flawless – a professional through and through. He never over sings or over dramatizes, providing balance and poise. He pulls back and ups the ante when it feels natural. Colm is also supported by lushly orchestrated backdrop, which retains the warmth, spirit, and most importantly, the sanctity of the original.  Sure, the Michael Crawford take earns definitive honors, but Colm R. McGuinness shines on 🎵 “The Music Of the Night”, PERIOD 💪.

🎙 Colm R. McGuinness • 🎵 “The Music Of the Night” • 🏷 Colm R. McGuinness • 🗓 10.21.23

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