Music Recording: 'Who Am I?' from 'Les Misérables'

'Les Misérables' is the world's longest running musical and has been seen by an estimated 55 million people worldwide. Adapted from Victor Hugo's timeless, classic novel by French composers Boublil and Schönberg, with English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, 'Les Mis' follows the story of Jean Valjean, imprisoned for nineteen years after stealing a loaf of bread. Realising he has been given the opportunity to begin his life anew, the former prisoner 24601 assumes a new identity as Mayor of Montreuil-sur-Mer. But he discovers he will never be rid of the shadows of the past when he is purused to the streets of rebellion-torn Paris by the ruthless Inspector Javert and discovers the virtues of compassion, redemption and love through his care of the orphaned child Cosette.

'Who Am I?' sees the tempest within Valjean's skull as he wrestles with his conscience, can he condemn an innocent man mistaken for himself, or must he face his past and return to the galleys with a number and no name?

'Les Mis' remains my favourite musical of all time and Jean Valjean the most emotional and rewarding character I have played.

Many thanks to Joe Lammond who helped me record the song. To hear more from this very talented musician, please visit http://soundcloud.com/joe-lammond.

The sound quality of the video is not as clear as the original recording; something I have been unable to rectify. Despite this I hope you enjoy listening to it.

Thanks for reading!