I'm sure there are plenty of great Pilate performances out the there, but of the ones I've seen, Barry still nails the emotional tone the best, like he is sad for himself, yes, but also legitimately sad for "the Galilean," too!
A wonderful stage performer, several movies, and TV shows as well. Barry Dennen’s last performance May 6, 2017. He passed away after falling down a flight of steps at his home. Rest In Peace Barry 🙏💔💜
I agree it sounds very effective as an older man - it has a much more reflective feel to the song. Hard to believe he was gone 4 months later - falls are a big blow for people over a certain age, even the healthiest can struggle to recover from them...
RIP Barry. No one I’ve seen could portray the fragility of Pilate the way he could. You could really understand how tenuous he felt in his position as he struggles to quash an insurrection while trying to find any way possible to avoid putting Jesus to death. And when he unleashes that voice in all its fury, as he did in the Broadway production and the film, it was truly astounding. Such a fine artist. Hopefully you are raising your voice with the angels.
It's really fascinating to see how the various cast members' interpretations and re-interpretations changed over the years as they aged, grew wiser or not, experienced the vicissitudes of life that everybody does. They really are eternal characters: ageless, always relevant, evergreen.
This is a lovely song I feel that is often underrated, and I feel that Barry Dennen actually improved a lot with age, the gravel to his voice really sells it to me. Side note: did any gamers know Barry Dennen also played the Vizier in Prince of Persia?
Perhaps only Yul Brenner is more associated with a single role. A piece of musical history comes to an end. Thanks Barry for a such a powerful sensitive performance across the venues and across the ages.
Wow his voice sounds the same, but the testosterone fueled response has faded; still my favorite rendition by an artist… Age is a thief of human beauty, a gradual ebbing that turns soft defined edges into hanging shadows.
Barry Dennen will forever be the greatest Pontius Pilate! There’s literally no one I’ve seen top him yet!! RIP you talent!
He's still got it rest in peace
@@rickwojciechowski1950 He brought a sympathetic passion to Pilate, instead of being officious or even malevolent.
Give Dennis DeYoung a listen.
I really love his voice! he's still perfect as Pilate!
He puts so much emotion to the song
I loved this movie so freaking much
MY FAVORITE PILATE FROM JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
RIP BARRY... May you continue singing in heaven as on earth.
I'm sure there are plenty of great Pilate performances out the there, but of the ones I've seen, Barry still nails the emotional tone the best, like he is sad for himself, yes, but also legitimately sad for "the Galilean," too!
Yeah I haven’t heard too many versions of this song, but I genuinely can’t imagine it being better than Barry’s version
May you rest in peace Barry. You've been loved.
❤️
A wonderful stage performer, several movies, and TV shows as well. Barry Dennen’s last performance May 6, 2017. He passed away after falling down a flight of steps at his home. Rest In Peace Barry 🙏💔💜
Thank you Barry for all you gave of yourself! You'll be missed.... RIP Barry
He was the one and ONLY PILATE!
Amen
Except for Pontious Pilate himself
He is an amazing man.
Beautiful beautiful thank you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I agree it sounds very effective as an older man - it has a much more reflective feel to the song. Hard to believe he was gone 4 months later - falls are a big blow for people over a certain age, even the healthiest can struggle to recover from them...
RIP Barry. No one I’ve seen could portray the fragility of Pilate the way he could. You could really understand how tenuous he felt in his position as he struggles to quash an insurrection while trying to find any way possible to avoid putting Jesus to death. And when he unleashes that voice in all its fury, as he did in the Broadway production and the film, it was truly astounding. Such a fine artist. Hopefully you are raising your voice with the angels.
RIP Barry You took your final bow this show May 6, 2017. You were the perfect Pilate.
Simply beautiful.
RIP Barry
😢😢😢😢😢
Te quiero mucho Barry Dennen
Fantastic actor. Much loved.
This man was a big influence on my teenage years. So sorry to hear that he had passed.
Wow. He is just as perfectly spot-on now as we was then. Even more so. What a great talent.
Thank you for posting this video! Barry is awesome! Long Live Jesus Christ Superstar!
It's really fascinating to see how the various cast members' interpretations and re-interpretations changed over the years as they aged, grew wiser or not, experienced the vicissitudes of life that everybody does. They really are eternal characters: ageless, always relevant, evergreen.
Nothing, nothing but respect to him. The best Pilate I have seen or heard.
I have this double cd set I loove it
RIP Barry, you will be dearly missed.
This is a lovely song I feel that is often underrated, and I feel that Barry Dennen actually improved a lot with age, the gravel to his voice really sells it to me. Side note: did any gamers know Barry Dennen also played the Vizier in Prince of Persia?
Yes. He was also Fatman in Metal Gear Solid 2
And Mendel, the Rabbi's son in the movie of 'Fiddler on the Roof'.
PLEASE don’t say “underrated” !!! So SO overused to the point it has lost its original meaning!
@@spacejockey4746 Actually, looking back now, I completely agree with you.
@@JavertRA I don't see a problem with your use of the word..
Just amazing.... tears in my eyes as I am writing this comment.
Goosebumps all over ❤ wow
He was also the voice of the Chamberlain in THE DARK CRYSTAL...we owe him a lot!
Thank you for sharing your God given talent and all the casts of Jesus Christ Superstar 🙏❤💕
“He had this look you very rarely find - the haunted hunted kind.”
No ! It’s the, “haunted haunting kind”
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
RIP Barry...Legend!
BARRY DENNEN IS THE MOST SINGER AND INTERPRETER OF ALL TIME!!!
Великие времена, великие люди, великие произведения
You'll be remembered forever for this
He sounds amazing. Miss you Barry…❤
Rest in Peace, Mt.Dennen. You Pilate's dream is my favourite
amazing Barry as Pilate yr the best Pilate R.I.P. I still can not believe yr gone you are very much missed 😭😢😔😕
What an amazing voice, and such a moving performer.
Very good performance
Barry is an outstanding artist.
He killed me in Kentucky Fried movie. I am like OMG Claude Lamont is Pilate. He was fantastic in all that he did.
RIP Mr. Dennen. An awesome talent gone too soon.
i always cry whn i hear this song. sleep well brother.
I will never forget the song sung by you. Beautiful and sad song.....
RIP BARRY :(
Er kannn's immer noch!
Barry rules
Rest in peace ben blij dat ik hem nog live heb mogen horen
Beautiful voice..😍
perfect voice, perfect interpretation
I hope in my heart that Barry & Pilate both found our Lord before they left this earth.
Wow! This man will always be the only Pontius Pilate to me! He still sang it so soulfully! ❤
Brilliant brilliant actor!
You will be remembered
RIP Barry. We miss you
Wow, he totally still had it, I might even prefer this to the film version. RIP
Such a song and singer.
Perhaps only Yul Brenner is more associated with a single role. A piece of musical history comes to an end. Thanks Barry for a such a powerful sensitive performance across the venues and across the ages.
Hard to believe he died 4 months 20 days later on my bday, he was my favourite sing along in jcs
Barry Dennen you will always be the best Pilate
You'll never be forgotten....
I met Barry on The Shining, a lovely man , Derek xx
Nunca lo olvidé. 1971.Todos los años la canto. Formidable!
Het was geweldig.
Extraordinary!!
Barry Dennen. He will be missed.
RIP, mr. Dennen. We will remember you.
Rest well, my talented friend.
I didn't know he died, he was the orginal pilot and the best
RIP, Grand Magus, son of Aghanim
RIP, Lord of Chaos, One of Fundamentals
RIP, Phantom countryman, Royal Lancer.
He died four months later. :(
To me this is better than his original performance.
Best Pilate ever IMO
Such a good singer! Perfect voice for Dean Domino!
I was struck by his talent when we were students at UCLA's Theater Arts Dept. ('56, '57) where he, more than once, stole the scene from the leads...
He really nails this
I 🙏 for the day when ian will do it again on stage along with all these great actors
Wow his voice sounds the same, but the testosterone fueled response has faded; still my favorite rendition by an artist… Age is a thief of human beauty, a gradual ebbing that turns soft defined edges into hanging shadows.
Always thought Barry Dennen was english. He was born in Chicago.
TK/TB-41066, out...
Beautiful video like my friend
Wonderful. But I wish audiences would refrain from wild applause when a song of such magnitude begins. Just listen. Appreciate. Learn.
thank you, R.I.P.
maravilloso actor, lindo recuerdo
how sad i just found out he died ....beautiful voice rip barry
My favorite. The best Pontius Pilate..
rest in peace we love your voice we will miss you
The best Pilate
R.I.P. Barry
Best song in Jesus Christ Superstar
Parece que fue ayer 👏👏👏
👏👏👏
Fathers Masterpiece
Best in the entire movie
R.I.P :(
общение с Богом задело душу Понтия Пилата.
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REST IN PEACEEEEEEE