James Anest: YouTube Videos
Whether it's a fan or upload, James' YouTube Videos are continuing to grow in numbers. Below are what we know is out there in YouTube land. If you know of any others, please contact us with the video link and we'll add it. For other videos, see our main Video Page. There are somme of James' original content-some of which is not found anywhere else.
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James Anest as Gaston in
"BEAUTY AND THE BEAST"
Here's one of James' most popular Musical Theater Roles. As Gaston in Beauty and the Beast singing "ME" Live in Solvang, California to Belle (Dana Costello).
A rare snippet of James singing "Me" live outside at a Nebraska Festival.
"The villain Gaston (James Anest) is big, crude, arrogant and totally charming. He has a fine, virile voice with biceps to match -- and displays them at the slightest provocation."
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JAMES ANEST AS EMILE DE BECQUE IN
"SOUTH PACIFIC"
A Role originated by (and written for) Metropolitan Opera Star, Enzio Pinza, Emile de Becque is a French Plantation Owner with a dark past during WWII.
Luckily, James had the perfect Nellie to sing to in his first production of this show, opposite Tony Nominee, Stephanie J. Block.
James sings "Some Enchanged Evening" to Tony Nominee, Stephanie J. Block as Nellie in California
"If you go for no other reason than to hear the classic baritone voice of James Anest in the role of Emile De Becque, you time will be well-spent. Emile has one of those voices that bring tears to your eyes. Ezio Pinza would be proud."
James as Emile de Becque, singing "This Nearly Was Mine" (Live) from South Pacific.
A rare studio demo recording of "Some Enchanted Evening" by James with beautiful South Pacific Photos.
Another South Pacific live performance video with James as Emile de Becque and Stephanie J. Block as Nellie Forbush in California. The two singing "Twin Soliloquies" and the reprise of "Some Enchanged Evening". A lovely, touching love scene.
JAMES ANEST AS "El Gallo" IN THE MUSICAL, "The Fantasticks"
Here James sings "Try To Remember" live in San Diego, California. This was the first time he played the dashing El Gallo.
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JAMES ANEST AS THE PIRATE KING IN:
"THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE"
"One of the most physical roles I've ever played." - James Anest
The Pirate King (James Anest) finds out that Fredrick is really not an orphan...he doesn't take it well.
James Anest - Jazz Song: Embraceable You
A lovely presentation of James singing "Embraceable You" while art is being made. Cool!".
"The making of a cermaic tumbler while James sings "Embraceable You" - Start to finish in only the length of this song!
JAMES ANEST AS Masetto in the Mozart Opera, "Don Giovanni"
Here James is singing "Ho Capito" from "Don Giovanni" Live with Orchestra in Santa Barbara, California. Zerlina is Shana Blake Hill and Bradley Garvin as Don Giovanni.
JAMES ANEST SINGS FROM "CALVARY STREET"
James' first CD Release was a Praise and Worship CD entitled, "Calvary Street".
"Behold The Cross" as sung by James Anest from his CD Album, "Calvary Street".
Production Photos
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as Max in "Lend Me A Tenor"Production photo from the Moonlight At The Avo - CA
With the Los Angeles OperaNot bad as a Baldy!
The "Gaston" ChairBeauty and the Beast - PCPA
ABOUT JAMES ANEST
"UNDER NO DEFINING TERMS"
James Anest is a pretty complicated guy. He is equally comfortable in a wide range of musical styles, including Opera, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Liturgical Music and even Modern Standards. He fits in just as easily at a concert hall in Europe as a Rock concert on the Sunset Strip. He is proficient in French, German and Italian, as one would expect from an Operatically-trained singer, but he is also fluent in Modern Greek, the native language of his Mother. He works hard to "blur the Genere line" even though his career began in the somewhat persnickety world of Classical Music, yet you would be hard pressed to find somebody more friendly and down to earth. To understand where James is coming from, you have to go way back. And in this case, "way back" starts in Nebraska.
moreJames as a Producer
"As Artists, we are always creating...therefore, this was a natural evolution."
Working in the Entertainment Industry for over 2 decades, James has worked along side amazing talent. Also, during that time, he worked as contracted labor on numerous Industrials, Corporate Events, Concerts, etc. He participated, learned and then decided to take the plunge into production. "After so many productions and shows, I began to get a feel for what I thought was working and what was not...then my little voice said, "If you think you can do it better, then do..."....so I did. I've never looked back...". James began what now is Entree Entertainment, Inc. A full-service Entertainment Agency that specializes in Vocal Entertainment for Corporate Events, Concerts, and Private Parties across the United States and even Europe. "It has been an amazing ride. I've learned and continue to learn...". Under the "Entree" moniker, James has produced and created numerous
entertainment acts, including, The Amazing Waiters, An Original Singing Waiter Act that is designed to surprise unsuspecting guests at parties, weddings and business gatherings with fabulous singing and witty dialogue. "All of these shows are customized...special and one-off for each Client. We take pride in knowing that no attendee in the room will have seen this particular show. It's what makes The Amazing Waiters the best and most Original Singing Waiter Act in the World. And, it's why Clients come to us when they want something unique, fun and memorable".
James Anest as a Recording Artist
"My first recording "Calvary Street" was an experiment. I didn't even think anyone would notice it."
""Calvary Street" ended up being a culmination to my Catholic Cantoring "Career" that, let's just say, lasted a very long time. It started when I first got to Los Angeles to go to College at Mount Saint Mary's Univeristy in the posh Bel Air Neighborhood and got aquainted with one of my early Mentors, Frank Brownstead. Frank was already heavily involved in the Catholic Liturgical Circuit in LA and he quickly introduced me to that genere of music. I have and still have great admiration for him. He's a fabulous Musician."