The part of this song when Judas follows Jesus as He moves across the front of the stage touching hands with the audience is one of the very best things in this whole show. Jesus was a rock star, his followers adored him, and Legend plays that perfectly. Say what you will about his singing, this is one of the things he got absolutely right.
I remember watching this when it aired. Norm Lewis and Brandon Victor Dixon were the standout performers. John was Jesus Christ but Brandon was the superstar.
The thing about this rendition the i so absolutely adore is that its only Jesus that experiences this as a diagetic experience. Everyone else doesnt even acknowledge anything is really happening. Its teally get across a sense of jesus existing on a separate plain of existence above just the one we live in. Its like he can feel and hear the emotions of judas. Its by far the most moving protrayal of thisbscebe in any rendition
Idk why people have slept on this version so much!! I’ve watched it multiple times with my father, grandmother, grandfather, and have even used the songs in an online contest before because they’re vocally challenging and the slightly more rock style well done. So underrated!
That's the point of them doing it. It was done to show the way Jesus's followers, and Jesus himself, ignored the fears Judas had until he felt the only way to save them was to betray Jesus.
… that was literally the point. Did you listen to what was being sung? The director BRILLIANTLY used the inevitable audience reaction to John at the exact point he did to make it part of the story and what Judas is seeing. “You’ve started to believe the things they say of you You really do believe This talk of God is true And all the good you’ve done Will soon be swept away You’ve begun to matter more Than the things you say!”
The commotion helps underline the message. "I don't like what I see... I'm frightened by the crowd" makes a lot more sense in this setting than in the way it's presented in the 1973 movie.
As good as this version was, I was disappointed with the performance of John Legend as “Jesus Christ”. I didn’t feel that power nor that intensity that one should embody when playing this character
@@Iansco1 That and it just shows that just because you’re one of the producers of this concert doesn’t mean you need to be in the title role for the sake of star power
His voice is deeper than the normal range for people cast as Jesus- but I think it still could have worked:) he just seemed to struggle to act and sing at the same time and both suffered for it. Usually if he had to, he prioritized singing:) so I think we are missing that performance portion 😬 it’s not an easy job!
It’s kind of like getting Nick Jonas for the 25th anniversary of Les Mis. Out of place with other veteran Broadway singers. They are another level of musicality and acting together. Hard to pull it off if you’re not from Broadway.
Yes, Legend absolutely not understand the assignment: this is a rock opera. He was waaaay too soft as Jesus and he didn’t want to strain his voice. BVD is great as Judas and even though he isn’t a rocker, he has some edge along with his Broadway chops.
Sadly, not even close to the original version :( Beautiful voice but Judas from 1973 was terrified and deeply concerned about Jesus' future, I don't see it here.
The guy who plays Judas should’ve gotten the role of Jesus, a better and stronger singer than John Legend (don’t get me wrong,he’s amazing when he’s singing in his style but not musical theater)
I hate I can't attend these great performances by my own people. I live in the south, so you know this type of entertainment is limited. I hate the traitor took away from the performances by making his intruding entrance.
I really watched this because of Alice Cooper. Brandon blew it out of the water. John just didnt have the voice for this. All in all not a horrible show.
He has a nice but limited voice, and he never seems to bring any energy or character to when he sings. And I'm not just saying this based on this performance but also other TV specials I've seen him in.
This was Brandon Victor Dixon's show, not John Legend's. Dixon came as close as anyone possibly could to Carl Anderson's performance. Simply stellar.
Brandon is lovely
I was thinking the same thing. I just saw this and my first thought was how much he sounds like Carl Anderson. Really amazing performance here
First time hearing this. It is great. Wish I could of seen the play
I'm sorry, but John Legend was a piece of wet toast in this. I feel bad but he was just so boring! The rest of the cast blew him out of the water!
@@lewasil His acting was horrible. He seemed emotionless the entire time.
He ate this whole musical up. Literally one of the best Judas performances ever.
He's a good Judas. Too bad the audience was preoccupied with another personality on the stage.
You're joking, right?
He was not good.
@@billybaldwin8918 man, shut up.
@@joyajohnson2216 I just relistened to it - worse than when I heard it last night.
The part of this song when Judas follows Jesus as He moves across the front of the stage touching hands with the audience is one of the very best things in this whole show. Jesus was a rock star, his followers adored him, and Legend plays that perfectly. Say what you will about his singing, this is one of the things he got absolutely right.
His singing is just fine. That moment was super cringe.
@@pollypockets508it exactly captures what the song is about and what Judas is seeing, so I have no idea what you’re talking about
Brandon Victor Dixon stole the show. Legend was horrible!
Carl Anderson, Tim Minchin, and Brandon Victor Dixon are the best Judas. Great acting and amazing singing!
Dont forget Jon Stevens how can you forget him?
Brandon Victor Dixon and Sara Bareilles were the best of this version for me. The two of them nailed their different parts!!
Excellent performance from Brandon Dixon. Carl Anderson would be proud.
No.
@@billybaldwin8918 yes
My favorite is always judas. He's the foundation of the show. And this judas got it right. He was a mix of the original and remake rocker edge.
I’m elated that they FINALLY uploaded this. Brandon Victor Dixon was spectacular as Judas.
I remember watching this when it aired. Norm Lewis and Brandon Victor Dixon were the standout performers.
John was Jesus Christ but Brandon was the superstar.
Absolutely brilliant use of the live audience here
I don't care what anyone says, Brandon is my favorite Judas
So.. you've never seen Tim Minchin as Judas
@@TimKartveli I have, didn't like it
@@emilysheldon3284 I know why
@@TimKartveli that's nice
@@emilysheldon3284 You Woke
I'm obsessed with this version. Glad I can finally watch the performance of it.
Brandon the best in the entire show!
Brandon and Tim Minchin are quite possibly my favorites that have portrayed Judas
Both were mediocre performers.
@@billybaldwin8918 Carl Andersen is the benchmark .
@@indigocheetah4172 So true.
@@billybaldwin8918 Carl was riveting.
@@indigocheetah4172 I would have never sung musical theater if I hadn't heard Carl's Heaven on their Minds!
The times JC Super Star was on broadcast TV, I was working. I finally found it's DVD on line. FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE "BRAVO"😊
Brandon Dixon was fantastic as judas
Oh yes fantastic performance
The thing about this rendition the i so absolutely adore is that its only Jesus that experiences this as a diagetic experience. Everyone else doesnt even acknowledge anything is really happening. Its teally get across a sense of jesus existing on a separate plain of existence above just the one we live in. Its like he can feel and hear the emotions of judas. Its by far the most moving protrayal of thisbscebe in any rendition
My favourite Judas....and I've seen several including Murray Head in London in the 70s.
Carl Anderson was on another level
Brandon is so gorgeous and talented ❤❤ I'm in love.
I'm faithful to listening to the movie soundtrack. Every time I hear a cover or the original, I always sing it soundtrack style.
Brandon Dixon was incredible..nobody can top it now.
LOL.
It was a great interpretation but Carl will always be my favourite.🙏🏻
Dixon owned this!❤
Idk why people have slept on this version so much!! I’ve watched it multiple times with my father, grandmother, grandfather, and have even used the songs in an online contest before because they’re vocally challenging and the slightly more rock style well done. So underrated!
Always loved Carl Andersons ❤
I adore this version next to the original’70s cast
@brandondixon, this man is a superstar. He should be praised for his acting/ vocals
I equate JCS Judas now with Brandon. He was mesmerizing. So talented. Here I am after Easter watching him again.
Is the audience so blinded by John legend that they just sheeple into his presence rather than the message being sang (and amazingly well)?
Kind of explains the Jesus story and how that all happened, right? A charismatic personality can make one very powerful.
That's the point of them doing it. It was done to show the way Jesus's followers, and Jesus himself, ignored the fears Judas had until he felt the only way to save them was to betray Jesus.
Lol
… that was literally the point. Did you listen to what was being sung? The director BRILLIANTLY used the inevitable audience reaction to John at the exact point he did to make it part of the story and what Judas is seeing.
“You’ve started to believe the things they say of you
You really do believe
This talk of God is true
And all the good you’ve done
Will soon be swept away
You’ve begun to matter more
Than the things you say!”
Whoosh!
Whole show was great
O Carl jamais será superado.
so good
Wow, this guy is the closest I've seen someone get to the magnificence of the Carl Anderson performance. And live!
LOL!
Brandon Victor Dixon is hot af~!🔥🔥🔥🔥
This version is supreme. Catholics must be proud with this precious melody and review what happened in our ancient past.
Another good Judas, easily the choice role in this opera.
03:30 ATE LEFT NO CRUMBS CHANGED MUSICALS FOREVER
One of the best songs
Great take on it..but my fave Judas will ever be Zubin Varla..Gosh he owned it!!!
It’s too bad that there is so much commotion around this song. This is a pivotal song that drives the story
That’s literally the point, Judas is trying to save everyone but they’re too caught up in the hype around Jesus to pay any attention
The commotion helps underline the message. "I don't like what I see... I'm frightened by the crowd" makes a lot more sense in this setting than in the way it's presented in the 1973 movie.
Awesome
Bravo!
Michaela Diamond, shes come a long way.
JOHN WALKING AROUND LIKE THE MAN HIMSELF
dope
So great ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ John Legend who? 😏😏
John Legend pales in comparison to Brandon Victor Dixon. Incredible talent.
1:07 i agree!!!! 1:48 1:50
Wish there was an interview with the director about doing this!
Yeah there’s a reason some of the other live broadcasts didn’t have an audience, and this one clip shows why: they never shut up
thanks for bringing jesus again in the musical but sorry its the tedd neeley and carl Andersson for me but thanks lr. legend god bless you
As good as this version was, I was disappointed with the performance of John Legend as “Jesus Christ”. I didn’t feel that power nor that intensity that one should embody when playing this character
It took him too long to remember he was not singing R&B.
@@Iansco1 That and it just shows that just because you’re one of the producers of this concert doesn’t mean you need to be in the title role for the sake of star power
His voice is deeper than the normal range for people cast as Jesus- but I think it still could have worked:) he just seemed to struggle to act and sing at the same time and both suffered for it. Usually if he had to, he prioritized singing:) so I think we are missing that performance portion 😬 it’s not an easy job!
It’s kind of like getting Nick Jonas for the 25th anniversary of Les Mis. Out of place with other veteran Broadway singers. They are another level of musicality and acting together. Hard to pull it off if you’re not from Broadway.
Yes, Legend absolutely not understand the assignment: this is a rock opera. He was waaaay too soft as Jesus and he didn’t want to strain his voice. BVD is great as Judas and even though he isn’t a rocker, he has some edge along with his Broadway chops.
Omg this is sono good
Beautiful voice. Personally I preferred the version with Tim Minchin.
The audience screaming for John Legend over Judas’s voice is so ironic though😢
This is what happens when you cast actual singers.
Carl was a friend who passed too soon. This does not reach the foothills of he mountains..
John Legend does a great Judas!
Bruh John Legend is Jesus
You're funny. Lol
@@gInGeRs4mUr4i r/whoosh
@@pollypockets508Touch grass, Reddit boy.
What?
Why are these people clapping along? 😑
Sadly, not even close to the original version :( Beautiful voice but Judas from 1973 was terrified and deeply concerned about Jesus' future, I don't see it here.
Well.. this Judas is fed up and agitated. People are free to interpret a character as long as it makes sense.
Original Broadway cast, Ben Vereen played Judas
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Featuring Brandon Victor Dixon, not John Legend. Definitely unsubscribing now.
Word
if you ever feel useless, just remember john legend's existence in this video
You’re dragging it
Great voice, but too behind the beat on this one for me.
People forget that JCS was written from Judas' pov. It's mainly Judas' story.
The guy who plays Judas should’ve gotten the role of Jesus, a better and stronger singer than John Legend (don’t get me wrong,he’s amazing when he’s singing in his style but not musical theater)
this is great but nobody can touch carl anderson
I hate I can't attend these great performances by my own people. I live in the south, so you know this type of entertainment is limited. I hate the traitor took away from the performances by making his intruding entrance.
I really watched this because of Alice Cooper. Brandon blew it out of the water. John just didnt have the voice for this. All in all not a horrible show.
Good stuff, but gimme Carl A All day
I love John Legend but terrible choice for the role. If you haven't listened to Ben Forster singing Gethsemane listen to it its powerful.
I love this version. Its much better than Ted Neeley's "angry Jesus'.
He’s no Carl Anderson . He’s great and I love the Live in concert. But I can do Carl Anderson to a tee
John the non Legend single handedly ruined this production.
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He has a nice but limited voice, and he never seems to bring any energy or character to when he sings. And I'm not just saying this based on this performance but also other TV specials I've seen him in.
@reginabillotti
Exactly! And you don't "phone in" the part of Jesus Christ.
When they insist on using the exact score from 25 years ago note by note... unfortunately its sounds ever more like Karaoke to me.
Dixon couldn't win a Karaoke contest at the local bar.
he needs more passion....
Im not allowed to care about my race.😟
no even close to Minchin!
To me its Jon Stevens
Meh.
Curious to know what kind of donkey sounds you would make in this part.
tim minchin still the best
“Let’s get John legend as Jesus!”
“But he can’t sing it”
“Who cares we have diversity!”
More like "Who cares, we need an a-list singer to star"
Hahaha not even close. But whatever. Haha