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DarthxErik — Alive Once Again
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Published: 2012-04-01 21:25:15 +0000 UTC; Views: 5988; Favourites: 190; Downloads: 0
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Perhaps this requires a bit of an explanation!You may all be aware of the musical "Love Never Dies" and my previous hatred toward it, ever since it was announced in 2007. I even met Ramin Karimloo in 2009 before he was officially on-board the project, and he told me "it's a wonderful story... one of redemption" and at first I didn't believe him.
Well, last month I saw the Melbourne (Australian) production in theaters with Anna O'Brien and Ben Lewis... It was a gorgeous production and the actors were phenomenal. All in all, I didn't hate it as much as I expected... and now that it's coming on DVD I'm actually excited to get my own copy.
I never thought I'd actually say this, but it's been growing on me... and now I actually really really like "Love Never Dies."
OH MY GOSH WHO AM I KIDDING I ADORE THE MUSIC, I'M TOTALLY OK WITH THE PLOT NOW AND I'M JUST GEEKING OUT OVER THE MELBOURNE PRODUCTION. It's like... seriously almost as good as the original.
And it was only fitting that when these gorgeous photos of Anna O'Brien came out with that red costume (sigh!) I had to draw this... I tried to tie in the original musical with Love Never Dies with the use of the carnival lights and the foggy background... looks a bit reminiscent of the Lair set up (although just a tad more romantic!)
Phew! Glad I got that all off my chest. Enjoy!!
[EDIT]: APRIL FOOLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, I really apologize if I got most of you going, but I'm NOT in love with "Love Never Dies" any more than I'm in love with Grease 2... I DID think the Melbourne production was fun to watch, but more for the laughs. So, I'll still keep this up for your enjoyment but yep, I still stand in the "haters" group, so to speak. Still, I hope you enjoyed my prank while it lasted!
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I suppose in a way even Christine isn't "nice" in LND. After all, she spent 10 LONG years fooling Raoul into believing Gustave was his son.
Barb (devastated by the character assassination in LND.)
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Hahahahaha... I love it! But really I love the picture, it is lovely!
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thanks!! I am actually happy with how it turned out.
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Can I just clarify the "hahahaha.. I love it!" was referring to the prank not me loving Love Never Dies.. Really needed that to be clear
However I am guilty of travelling to England to see it.. But really I just needed to know what it was like and Ramin is just spectacular I had to go and see him perform it. I didn't like the London one, but I hated the Australian one...
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Thank the Lord. I thought you lost your mind!!
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At first I was a little confused... And actually thinking that for someone who doesn't like LND that you make a lot organ art for it... And now I'm slightly less confused. Although you do make a lot of art for it.
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Yeah... my parents tell me all the time that I should stop spending so much time on it if I don't even like it, but sometimes it's just too fun to resist. Anyway, sorry if that's still confusing! I should make sure I make more original artwork from now on... haha!
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It is too fun to resist, you're right on that. If I could draw like you, I might do this sort of thing.
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Wicked girl 
My imaginary hat of for you!
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I wish I'd caught this yesterday. Pulled. It. Off. ;D
Watched the recording online recently. NEVERENDING LULZ. I could have made a drinking game out of it.
The background is nice, carnival-y but almost reminiscent of Paris lights. ^^ Did you make this JUST for April 1?
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LOL!
Thanks! (and yes haha sad, no?)
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This was my face D: and it went to the "I see what you did there" face XD good one! cute picture even though I can't stand this so-called "story"
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Oh dear, what are you to do with your anti LND group???
Jk I am part of it but only cuz it's good humor. The Melbourne production was phantastic and the music is phenomenal. Glad you have finally caught on!!!
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Nothing...
THIS WAS AN APRIL FOOLS!!!!
The only reason I still pay attention to LND/watch it is for the humor! I liked watching the Melbourne one, it was full of giggles for me. Sorry about the mean joke!
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I was getting a little scared there.
You were the first person to get me on April Fool's! No one else fooled me! Nice Job!
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I don't blame you!! You deserve a Tony for this little performance, chica... I didn't figure it out 'til I read the comments!
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OMFG I THOUGHT IT WAS CARLOTTA AT FIRST, AND I WAS LIKE "OOH THE HORROR!!!!!!!!" 
Beautiful as always, and I'm really glad you like LND now, although your hate-drawings has given many a laugh xD
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HAHA! That's what my mom thought.
I actually don't-- APRIL FOOLS!!!-- but the Melbourne production was at least better staged than the London one! It was pretty. Sorry for the mean joke! lol!
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Oh... damn, I should have known! But I didn't see it til yesterday, so it never hit me... Good one!
I actually thought the London production was better, but that might be because I saw it live and I've only seen the Melbourne one on my crappy TV :/ 
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Thanks XD hehe
I do agree that Ramin and Sierra are better, in a way... but I'm glad that Ramin and Sierra were in the original and not on the LND dvd, in a way too!
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Hmm... Maybe, but I would've liked to watch them anytime I wanted to... :/
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true. true. I think LND belongs to them, it's special when they're in it.
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yepp :/ they were fantastic in the 25th anniversary!
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In all seriousness, I need to get this DVD - and the drawing is cute!
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I might just wait till it's on Netflix and get it on there, but yes watching it is worth it if only to say you've "seen" it. Thanks!!
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Ok.
When I saw the drawing and the following comment, I thought
"it's nice, but she is betraying our poor, poor Erik!"
And then, when I finally understood it was an joke, I cursed you.
YOU SCARED ME TO DEATH
MAY YOU BURN IN HELL FOREVER!
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Nah, I'm kidding!
May you sparkle in Heaven, darling!
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Did you really meet Karimloo in 2009 or it's a fake? XD
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Cool *O*
I must say, I'm a bit envious! XD
How is he?
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ohh this was actually before anyone outside the loop of West End actors even knew who he was.
And this was in 2009 so I doubt he even remembers me unless he remembers my plushie! XD But I won't forget it obviously
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Haha! Bravissima! I was just watching this, actually, with my darling Ben Lewis. I would dearly love to know what you thought of the Australian production.
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Very nice. I might put up another spoof run or a legitimate review, although I might leave that up to the Phantom reviewer. All in all it was a very pretty production but I still dislike the story. yeah!
This was an April Fool's joke btw!
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April Fool's to you, too.
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omg i love it im a big fan of love never dies but sadly i never seen an andrew loyed webber musicals live though.
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that's cool, actually this was an april fool's joke. I don't actually love it. XD hehe
I've never seen it live either, but I'm afraid only people who live near London or Melbourne and Sydney have!
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Welp... could be worse... when I looked at the thumbnail, for a second I thought it was Erik and Carlotta because of that dress she wears in 'Notes'.
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haha!! That's what my parents thought. Thankfully they are pretty oblivious to the LND stuff.
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