For me, no other performances, either earlier or later, have equalled the 1973 movie's version of Teddy Neeley singing "Gethsemane" and Carl Anderson singing "Heaven On Their Minds." Goosebumps every time.
Third generation atheist here, and still the story of Jesus and all of the interpretations of it throughout different cultures are so moving, fascinating, poignant, and beautiful.
You know why it still appeals to you? That's the Lord Jesus throughout your whole life, knocking on the door of your heart. If there was nothing to Him, if you were meant for hell. Even this would make no expression on you. Can you not see we are in the End times. Please open up yourself to Him. What do you have to lose? ❣️🕊️
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+ChimpoTalks Gaming Sorry about your dad Chimpo. This song moves me too. Jezus was a good man. I think your dad would have enjoyed the movie God on Trial (2008). It asks many of these, and other questions, and invites the viewer to think about it all, and come to ones own verdict.
just don't read rest of the story. There would be more plot holes. Jesus part was actually good (saying this as an Atheist) And yes - this Musical is Amazing
@@jmilitala14 he's hardly gonna say follow the Mormons or Roman Catholic or any other religion is he. The foundations of the vast majority of religions are only follow my god and not any other god. Hence all the trouble that this causes.
GunBug Bit I think we would have to call this, the gold standard for any musical. Its not full of CGI, Special effects or gimmicks only talent and lots of it!
Ian Gillan, to me, is the quintessential Jesus, especially in this song. Ted does well, I would never take anything away from him. Ian's performance brings chills.
I've rediscovered this movie, and now I'm obsessed with it again. Both Carl and Ted's performances are just out of this world, underrated in my opinion.
miap I feel the same way, the main performers are top notch talent...born to play these parts. Loved this, when it first came out, and rediscovered it, also.
Nobody, NOBODY, captures the emotionality of this song anywhere close to what Ted does. The angst, anger, fear and final capitulation all building and slowly revealed as the song unfolds. Bravo. Bravo. Bravo.
It's really nice to see Jesus portrayed with some humanity rather than being a completely saintly man without a single flaw or doubt, actually fearing his upcoming death and wanting to avoid it, just makes the character a lot easier to relate to and if anything makes the things he did seem even grander as they were done by a simple man.
Ted Neeley said on the commentary of the DVD that he wanted to portray Jesus as just a normal human being and during this scene he envisioned Jesus talking to God as if it was a son talking to his dad about being betrayed. This is what I love about this movie no magic effects just a group of dancers and singers bringing the story of Jesus to life.
I feel the same. Brings Jesus to life and shows the power and depth of his sacrifice and obedience to God and God's support of Jesus--that's the part that makes me cry--when Jesus begins to give over his will
It's not that he had any flaws, as I don't believe doubt is necessarily a flaw. I think this is a very important part in the Bible because it shows that doubt is perfectly normal and fine, and is simply part of the process of living a Godly life. It's fine to doubt or be confused by God's will, and it is usually that doubt which will then give you a more clear understanding of why it must happen.
Sergei Ivanovich Mosin Ironically the very fact that Jesus is portrayed as "just a man" in this play caused major controversy when it first opened. Some have gone so far as to accuse Lloyd-Weber and Rice of blasphemy.
By far the most beautiful, moving, and powerful scene. This scene IS the movie. Speaks volumes beyond. Love it. Ted Neeley is breathtaking in his portrayal. Leaves me breathlessly mesmerized.
What I love about this song is how it strengthens the character of Jesus. Showing doubt and insecurity makes him more a man, and less divine, and therefore easier to connect with.
Ted Neeley breaks my heart every time I see him in this role. He's inspiring and I believe him. And I love his vocals, so powerful and emotional. He fits my picture.
Spot on! Ted Neeley fit this role so deeply! There were a few after him (in this musical) that tried to duplicate him, but they broke the mold after him!
Joshua Montague Most certainly there is a shared operatic quality between Mr. Gibb and Mr. Neeley. We do not really have this singing calibre (on the pop cultural-mainstream fronts) but most assuredly still found on (for example) the New York Broadway scene. In their era, 1970s, this WAS THEE genre that many thronged to listen to!
Every time I hear this song Gethsemane by Ted Neeley it always brings tesrs to my eyes. This song is so powerful and he has the most moving and powerful voice I have ever heard. No one can compare. I was so lucky to have seen this play Live at the Fox theater where I live. Ted Neeley is absolutely amazing!
You want to know why? It is when your soul is open to pure joy and love that the holy spirit flows through you. I truly believe that. I am not even a very religious person.
Жаль мне никогда не услышать вживую исполнение ни то что Тэда Нила, но и вообще англоязычного исполнителя этого шедевра. Никто в Россию - матушку не едет...
Wiccan here, and I grew up Christian (Episcopalian, specifically). What I love so much about this film/musical is that it doesn't feel the need to be preachy and thus, it's something everyone can enjoy. It presents Jesus exactly as he would have seemed during his earthly life: Just an ordinary dude, a carpenter's son of all people, who claimed to be touched by the divine, and whether or not he genuinely was is left to the audience, as well as the religious and social implications that would have had. This particular version of the story respects its audience enough to let them come to their own conclusions and, in turn, I think we should all be able to respect that. Blessed be.
I think you made an interesting point here, "as he would have seemed during his earthly life" and that's exactly confirmed by the Bible itself, when he came back to Nazareth and when they said - but we know him whell, and his parents, who does he think he is, what does he have to teach us? If we get it back to our personal life, we are also often seen just as another human being wasting oxygen and not as a unique and unrepeatable human being that is pricless. There was and never will be anyone like you on this planet. If we could approach ourselves with like that, maybe there would be less hate and suffering in this world.
It really was an absolutely awesome performance. And the lines that always get me: "God, thy will is hard... But you hold every card." Always brings a chill up my spine.
@@Yawopy That's because you guys are interpreting a line Jeus never actually said, based on the depection of Gethsemane in this film or musical. In the Scriptures Jesus never is frustrated or bordrline sarcastic as shown here. Tim Rice, who wrote this hypotetical line, knew the passages from the New Testament. Jesus was in far more anguish than the film or musical can capture or even attempts to capture. In the New Testament, Jesus kept going back to his disciples, wanting them to pray with him, because he needed companionship during this horrible time, but they were sleeping. Then he kept returning to pray multiple times, falling on his face while praying for the cup to pass him but only if it be the Father's will and not his, and in so much destress that he was sweating blood. If you think Tim Rice, knowing this, writes the lyric, 'Take Me Now, before I change my mind" because Jesus was letting the Father know I'm in complete control here but I'm gonna let you have your way, than you either haven't read the scriptures or they went over your head. Jesus was scared to death, wanting people to pray with him and going back and forth between the disciples and the garden in disaray and stress and sweating. So had he said the line "Take me now before I change my mind" it would have been because he was scared and weak and wanted to hurry up and get it over with it before he backed out.
Even as a kid when my parents played me the original with Ian Gillan and Murray Head I remember talking about how awesome the bass is....especially in What's The Buzz and Superstar!
Ryan Clark the bass throughout this entire musical is incredible. I don't know who played the bass for the soundtrack, but they were a really awesome bassist. If you focus on the bass for every song in this movie you will be blown away time after time by the skill of the bass player.
Spenner was probably the best "unknown" bass player of that era. Everyone's familiar with all the big name bass players like John Paul Jones or Entwistle or Geezer, but Spenner's not a household name. The dude got around, though, and played for Joe Cocker, Frampton, and Ted Nugent, among others. His work on the JCS concept album was simply brilliant.
This does a very good job of affirming Jesus' humanity and divinity.....he was actually scared and suffered like all of us do....but ultimately....cannot change God's will.....
Maybe he was asking for the wrong will to be changed. Christians believe God sends Jesus to suffer and die to save them from suffering and death and the 'second death'. But it was the people put Jesus on a cross. Maybe if the people had understood that scapegoating and violence are not answers - he'd not have needed crucifying. Not sure it was 'God's will' needed changing. Not that it changes anyway - apparently. Why is there an assumption that Jesus asking "God's will" be done means Jesus going to die on a cross. God wills this. Was it not to show the opposite. That man needs to learn he doesn't need rams offered in bushes - burning or not - or scapegoats generally. But to grow up. Maybe the way to the more 'abundant life' spoken about is when we learn to 'crucify' our own petty egos. No longer the eye for eye leaving all blind. But I love this song too cause of the real humanity it displays. Very real and true.
Praying is a way to communicate with God, as you would talk to a beloved parent. Jesus, as His Son, knew His Father's will... knew what He had to do, and He was scared... so stressed that He sweated blood. Praying is a way to express the anguish. Jesus was praying, if You can remove this fate, please... but not my will. Just as you would say to your parent if they ask you to do something painful.
@@Ben-yj8ye That honestly sounds like an abusive parent if they won’t take any of your input or at the very least explain why they are making you do things you don’t want to do.
Every time..., every single time I see or hear Ted Neely sing this song, the waterworks begin. This man's talent and his emotional interpretation of the lyrics just destroy me, every time. This is my favorite movie of all time.
In 1979 I was 16 ----- my dad kind of didn't "get" this movie ---- I said, (as a Catholic) "you should be supporting this movie as it's brining "teen-agers" closer to God". We argued. About (3) years later he actually "watched" the movie with my brothers ----- and when we spoke on the phone, he apologized...saying the movie was truly wonderful. And it is. It's a great rendition of what happened, and the soundtrack only adds to it. ----- it was a cool moment between me and my dad :)
Reminds me of when people were not liking Mel Gibson's the Passion of the Christ and Pope John Paul 2nd viewed it and just simply said it is as it was.
Indeed, it did bring a turn-around. This was the film which had brought me close to God/Jesus Christ, when by my early twenties I had already turned the world upside down.
Believe in what ever you want. I beleive, that this performance is the most capturing ever. Ted. You made me believe in music, god will, and all the good stuff.
This scene makes it clear that Crucifixion was not predestined: it was Jesus' choice. In the end, despite his doubts, he surrendered himself...but dying on the cross, he asked why God had forsaken him. And Neeley's performance of these lyrics is just breath-taking.
I hope there’s an alternate universe where Ted Neeley was a famous movie star and singer who did multiple hit movies and albums throughout his career. He certainly deserved more than what he got.
The best Andrew Lloyd Webber score ever. The best version of JCS ever. That's a G above high C, folks. What a fantastic singer. I got to see Neeley and Carl Anderson and Dennis De Young in this show back in 1992 and it was huge.
This is the best version of this song. No one matches Ted Newley in his prime singing this. Not only for the high notes he hits, but for the various raw emotions when coming to terms with the knowledge of his own demise, through first working through fear, then bargaining, anger, sadness, before the final acceptance that he’s going to die and nothing can change that.
Im not a fan of religion nor do I follow any of them but this movie from an emotional standpoint is excellent. Each song emotionally draws you in. With this song you see the fear and doubt a person may feel before fulfilling whatever their destiny is. In this case Jesus knows what will happen and has a shred of doubt if it should happen but in the end accepts his fate. All other incarnations of Jesus Christ Superstar seem to not be as good as this one from 1973. These are just my opinions.
Most powerful song and scene in a movie that's stuffed full of them. Jesus shows himself as a man who is afraid of death and questioning the necessity of his sacrifice...but in the end he takes a leap of faith and submits to what he perceives as God's will. You don't have to be religious to see the tragic beauty of this. Like all of us, Jesus asks the question "Why?" that never has an answer. "Far too keen on 'when' and 'how' but not so hot on 'why'!"
Ellen Lee And an awesome piece of music... I'm not religious... never have been, probably never will be, I've seen the worst of man but when we can create something as beautiful as this, maybe I will change my mind... one day..
Gareth Rothwell Not one day...Please, start your relationship with Jesus NOW! He is the Truth :) #LoveJesus btw.. You don't have to be religious to believe :) I'm not religious but I love and thank Jesus for what He did and still do for me! #Blessed #Thankful #Love
+Ellen Lee Well said! You've eloquently put what I've felt about this movie into words that I could never find. It does a phenomenal job of transcending man-made institutions of thought (religious or otherwise) and it tries to capture the passion of the men who wholeheartedly believed they were involved in something way beyond their control. Whether or not one believes what they believed is besides the point! Thanks for this comment :)
+tforeignguy l Yes he already knew the answer and I believe he knew exactly what was going to happen. Our salvation through him is why. He IS the answer.
Ted Neeley is AMAZING! I still cry every time I hear 'I Only Want To Say', Carl Anderson also moves me to tears! Yvonne, you get to me too. I love you all ♡ JCS ♡
WOW! 45 years later (since the movie hit theaters), and, this STILL gives me goose bumps and fills my eyes with tears. I remember like it was yesterday, when I went to see the movie in 1973. I didn't know alot about it, I didn't read any long reviews either. The Odeon theater was full. I was emotionally moved during the movie several times, but. when this scene played, and, Ted Neely hit those high notes, telling his Father, that he will die, and, then they played those pictures of Him dying, I (and several others) stood, both my hands covering my mouth in horror, and tears streaming down my face . Incredible experience indeed.
The greatest performance in a musical ever....there is no comparison. Ted Neeley was just superb as Jesus. There can be no argument- I have never seen such emotion and depth in ANY musical performance before or since. I had the privilege of seeing him and Carl Anderson 4 times during their 1997 tour of the 25th anniversary of the movie. So incredibly special and I was devastated when Carl passed away. This duo will NEVER be repeated.
In 1998, there was a tour of JCS commemorating the 25 years anniversary of the movie. The live production had Ted Neely as Jesus and Carl Anderson as Judas- the originals from the cast. The tour came through Denver 4 times and I went to each show. Unfortunately, Car passed away several years ago from leukemia. But I can tell you it was very special and something I will never forget. No one will ever do Jesus or Judas justice they way those 2 did.
My Mom & I saw him and Carl Anderson perform their roles years ago and I never wanted to see another version because it would NEVER be as good. They are amazing.
The most beautiful musical of all times, the most beautiful song of all times... I've seen it in Italy in the Arena in Verona. Just powerful and amazing like so many years ago...
The historical Jesus was a rebel who spread a message that anyone could receive God - whatever you think God might be. This was in opposition to the established code at the time that only "holy" people could receive God. Ted Neeley's anti-establishment look and his intense but wavering voice saturated with human emotion is the perfect portrayal of a rebel Christ. There will never be another Ted Neeley.
Man... My best friend and I used to know all the lyrics by heart in 74 and we'd sing it in our club house in the back yard... Freakin great! I'm so sad, the Stadium edition is coming to San Ant for ONE freaking night! I'll be out of town. grrr!
Ted Neeley certainly put a human POV on the dilemma Christ found himself in. Wonderful story from this perspective. I surely appreciate the inner battle He fought for all humanity's sake.
Mmm. Every time I look into Neely's big, blue, sad-looking eyes, I know there isn't anyone on planet earth they'd have found that could own this role better than he did!
Amelia Bee many people said that the only jesus is ian gillan but i think they are equal - ian gillan the - the original recording.. but in the movie I can think of no other than Ted Neely
+Michael Gombkötö I grew up with the film version, so I can only see Neely in the role. Maybe my opinion woulda been different if I had seen Gillian on broadway first, but such is life, I suppose. But seriously. Those deer-like eyes. Soooo perfect.
I think there exists no broadway version with ian gillan. Perhaps with murray head as Judas. But Ian Gillan sung only the original Record en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Gillan
I cry every time I hear this song. It’s so emotional, and how he was having a difficult time deciding what choice to make. 😢 As we all know, he made the right one.
Anne C. Emmerich, who was supposed to have visions of Christ's passion, wrote that Jesus pain, temptation, in Getshemane was - look, you are going to the cross and still, not only multitudes will not accept you and your sacrifice but your owm disciples will cause scandals, crimes, etc...
i will never get over how he is able to express the conflict between the human and the divine parts of the savior... better than any performer i've ever seen in the role.
The live Easter version brought me here. I enjoyed it, but this, this, I LOVE. Nothing compares to the cast of this version. So much pain, passion and realness feels. Wow, will never tire of this.
"God thy will is hard, but you hold every card" will always be one of my favorite song lyrics of all time. Also one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard and I will love it to my dying day.
Ted Neeley will always be my favorite; although there are some other renditions, I think most of them focus too much on sounding "elegant" instead of bringing out the actual subtext. Ted Neeley's voice isn't the most elegant, but his emotions are enormous and he really knows what he's singing about. My favorite part is when he sings "Bleed me, beat me, kill me!"
StrasbergProtégé that is my favorite part...along with the line just before: why then am I afraid to finish what I started...what you started. .I didn't start it. Wow!
This scene is my favorite of the film and musical. The Bible doesn't really help us grasp the agony Jesus was in there at Gethsemane. Here we can get a great idea tbe agony Jesus' human side was dealing with as He prepared for the Cross. For me as a Christian, it brings great comfort to know that my Lord and Savior, because He experienced emotional pain and agonizing, understands when I deal with agony over things in my own life. We should all be grateful for that.
If you reflect and meditate on that Bible passage, as on any other, many things are revealed, some very hard to bear. This art piece, no matter how valuable, doesn't come close to Jesus' experience. Just try to have a concept - a being whose consciousness is pure good needs to affront betrayal, rejection, mockery, spitting, whipping, torment and death and not to respond to it with agression, venegance, cursing, but prayer and forgivness. That's what breaks the cycle.
Слушаю сотни раз, и влюбляюсь все больше и больше! Каждый раз - мороз по коже. Какие глаза, какой голос! Какие эмоции! Спасибо Норману Джевисону за то, что в далёком 72-м разглядел в Теде Иисуса! Спасибо тебе, Тед! Ты - the best!
Hey, call me Hippie any day. I will proudly where that badge with honor! This entire musical is a masterpiece. Amazing song, dance, vocal & acting performances. Ted Neely, Carl Anderson (miss you), Yvonne Elliman, Larry Marshall, But truly, everybody in this movie, you changed my life forever. I am not a Christian. No offense intended at all. I understand where the faith started, what was before, and hopefully what will be after (for all of humans to be united). This musical does so much to portray the reality of religion, and human-kind. To this day this musical impacts me tremendously, so many feelings. Andrew Loyd Webber & Tim Rice: you both are untouchable....your opus, the greatest musical of all time! Thank you both so much!!!
when i was 12 i saw this live in Charlotte, Ted Neeley still playing Jesus, and old of course, but STILL can nail these high notes. CHILLS EVERY TIME. I love it. Ted Neeley is life
Ted is one of the best singers & actors. We really enjoyed seeing him & the cast, live in Jackson, Mississippi, a few years back. The cast members are all, so talented. Happy Easter to everyone. Huggs.
Lol I mean, I was raised Catholic but I have to say something about this song and the movie really does put it all into perspective in a way that I never got going to church shhhh. This song in particular as far as those things we feel we have to do in life even if it might be dangerous/scary/sacrificial....but we have to do it because God wants it, it's the plan...it's deep. Not gonna lie there are definitely times I feel the "Show me just a LITTLE of your ominpresent brain" line a lot
Thing is. Jesus knew his entire purpose of coming to earth. He knew and he knows all that was to come. He never had any doubts in His heavenly fathers ways and reasons. He died for all of us sinners as a perfect ransom sacrifice. A life for a life.
my jewish teacher taught me that, for being jewish, you do not have to believe in God, you have to act like a jewish. It doesn't matter what a man says, his acts count. It's a great lesson. To be christian, no one needs to believe in Jesus in the sense of believing he's Christ. To act as he taught would be more than enough. I notice how many people declare they hate God, then they embrace the first thing that seems to make a little sense. Sometimes in violent directions. Jesus Christ left something that can be fully appreciated and respected even as an atheist, but only if a person believes in peace and love and respect. We all pretend we are so great and good. He choose to be human.
IF HE IS NOT THE HAMASHIAH , WHO IS HIM , THE TRADITION DENIED THE MESSIAH , BECAUSE . IF NOT , NOTHING HAVE A MEANING FOR THE ORTHODOX , HE IS THE CORNERSTONE , YESHUA LIVES , AND HOSSANAH HE IS COMING TO REUNITE ALL THE BELIEVERS , THAT HE BOUGHT WITH HIS BLOOD , MORE THAN 400 HUNDRED STINKY ROMAN SOLDIERS , BEATING UP THE STRONG AND MORE VALIANT MAN THAT EXIST , GET THAT ONE !!!WHEN THE COWARD , PONTIOS PILATOS , CLOSE THE DOOR OF THE PRETORIO , 400 HUNDRED COWARDS , MOCKING ABOUT HE WAS ,MALAKHI AND HE IS AND HE WILL BE THE KING OF THE JEWS , HEBREWS , AND ALL THE BELIEVERS , THAT ACCEPT THE SACRIFICE ON HIS OBEDIENCE , TO FULFILL THE SCRIPTURES
Ted Neeley tore this song up! After watching the 2018 version w/John Legend I am not sure that anyone will ever replicate this version again. In Ted's time singers sung, in today's world of music synthesizers rule! I don't know how the director did it but he evoked pure emotion from the whole cast and I am even more appreciative of that now after watching the 2018 live version!
appena sentito dal vivo a Trieste. Dopo lo abbiamo atteso, abbiamo fatto una foto e ci ha abbracciati... Mi batte ancora forte il cuore, è una persona straordinaria.
William Wilson, you pray because HEAVENLY FATHER, hears you, if you pray from your heart.First always thank him because you wouldnt exist, without each breath he gives you, each second ,of each day. PLEASE BELIEVE PEOPLE.. JESUS IS YOUR ONLY HOPE for SALVATION. Now is better than never. HE LOVES YOU........ALWAYS.
This song and the whole musical is so perfect musically that it could not be inspired other than but by God. It summerises all suffers, doubts and fears what Jesus as a real human felt before his death, but in the end he took God's will and continued his road to fill his destiny.
Péter Csonka Really? It was condemned by many religious groups as blasphemous when it first came out. It doesn't portray Jesus as being God-like, he is shown as just a man.
Stunning, powerful, gripping, touching, compelling. This version of the song is 6 years older than I am, and it gives me ghoosebumps every time i hear it. Ted Neeley created a performance that still keeps spellbound and amazes both metalheads, rockfans and people who don´t care for any of those musical styles. Thank you for posting.
The quick montage of medieval/ renaissance paintings set to the time is brilliant.
"See how I die."
And it was super effective at scaring the crap out of me as a teen. Talk about scared straight lol
Jesus: "Does my death change anything?"
God: "I dunno here's two millennia of art about it set to waltz time."
@@mixmastermind do you waltz in this tempo? 😂
Ah yes, the ol 5/4 waltz
"I will drink your cup of poison."
I tear up every time.
DO NOT DO THAT , DO NOT TAKE POISON , PETER JOHN AND JAMES DID
This is in reference to when Jesus said at His arrest, "Will I not drink the cup of suffering that my Father gave me?"
You hold every card is crushing
For me it's "what you started. I didn't strat this."
This Cup is Mankind,Sins Passed, present,and future Sins which are numerous!!!
For me, no other performances, either earlier or later, have equalled the 1973 movie's version of Teddy Neeley singing "Gethsemane" and Carl Anderson singing "Heaven On Their Minds." Goosebumps every time.
True. Plus it's truly a rock opera. Other performances have a more 'Broadway' feel.
Camilo Sesto? Equally brilliant
@@e.h_8 i dont know if equal but also amazing
This. 100%.
Amen
Third generation atheist here, and still the story of Jesus and all of the interpretations of it throughout different cultures are so moving, fascinating, poignant, and beautiful.
Yes!
You know why it still appeals to you? That's the Lord Jesus throughout your whole life, knocking on the door of your heart. If there was nothing to Him, if you were meant for hell. Even this would make no expression on you. Can you not see we are in the End times. Please open up yourself to Him. What do you have to lose? ❣️🕊️
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@@maranatha2215 Do you believe, for instance, Greek myths aren't also appealing?
How can you see this as moving, fascinating, beautiful and not believe?
Dad was an agnostic who believed in Jesus the man, not the God. This scene had him weeping every time, however.
+ChimpoTalks Gaming That was Jesus tugging at his heart.
+ChimpoTalks Gaming That was Jesus tugging at his heart.
I asked him on his death bed if he truly believe in Jesus the Christ, he said yes... I can only pray that he meant it.
*****
Amen! I'm sure he did. I got chills when I read your comment. He is with Him now. God Bless.
+ChimpoTalks Gaming Sorry about your dad Chimpo. This song moves me too. Jezus was a good man. I think your dad would have enjoyed the movie God on Trial (2008). It asks many of these, and other questions, and invites the viewer to think about it all, and come to ones own verdict.
No matter what you're religion. The story of Jesus is epic and this is just beautiful.
just don't read rest of the story. There would be more plot holes.
Jesus part was actually good (saying this as an Atheist)
And yes - this Musical is Amazing
@@AlinaAniretake poser
So many religions/cultures have versions of this story. It’s touched tons of people over the course of history
Yet Jesus says follow Him only....as in Christianity
@@jmilitala14 he's hardly gonna say follow the Mormons or Roman Catholic or any other religion is he. The foundations of the vast majority of religions are only follow my god and not any other god. Hence all the trouble that this causes.
THIS is the Gold Standard of this song; no one has matched Ted's version. Wonderful, unique voice applied in a musical, passionate way.
GunBug Bit I think we would have to call this, the gold standard for any musical. Its not full of CGI, Special effects or gimmicks only talent and lots of it!
Ian Gillan, to me, is the quintessential Jesus, especially in this song. Ted does well, I would never take anything away from him. Ian's performance brings chills.
you may check the spanish version of this song performed by Camilo Sesto ua-cam.com/video/rmB7y3g_-2U/v-deo.html
I have to agree. John Legend has the best voice, but he didn't get this scene quite right
He is the greatest. But Ian is Gillan.
I've rediscovered this movie, and now I'm obsessed with it again. Both Carl and Ted's performances are just out of this world, underrated in my opinion.
miap I feel the same way, the main performers are top notch talent...born to play these parts. Loved this, when it first came out, and rediscovered it, also.
Neither Ted nor Carl were underrated. Ted's performance can't be touched, and Carl's is one of the best performances ever. This is known.
As well as Yvonne elliman
Nobody, NOBODY, captures the emotionality of this song anywhere close to what Ted does. The angst, anger, fear and final capitulation all building and slowly revealed as the song unfolds. Bravo. Bravo. Bravo.
Camilo Sesto 1977?
@@e.h_8
Close, very close...
Like debating Domingo or Pavarotti
on Nessun Dorma... close
but Pavarotti owns it finally.
Watch the Spanish version by Camilo sesto
Ian Gillan manda lembranças.
It's really nice to see Jesus portrayed with some humanity rather than being a completely saintly man without a single flaw or doubt, actually fearing his upcoming death and wanting to avoid it, just makes the character a lot easier to relate to and if anything makes the things he did seem even grander as they were done by a simple man.
Sergei Ivanovich Mosin it's also refreshing to see Judas portrayed as a confused human rather than evil incarnate.
Ted Neeley said on the commentary of the DVD that he wanted to portray Jesus as just a normal human being and during this scene he envisioned Jesus talking to God as if it was a son talking to his dad about being betrayed. This is what I love about this movie no magic effects just a group of dancers and singers bringing the story of Jesus to life.
I feel the same. Brings Jesus to life and shows the power and depth of his sacrifice and obedience to God and God's support of Jesus--that's the part that makes me cry--when Jesus begins to give over his will
It's not that he had any flaws, as I don't believe doubt is necessarily a flaw. I think this is a very important part in the Bible because it shows that doubt is perfectly normal and fine, and is simply part of the process of living a Godly life. It's fine to doubt or be confused by God's will, and it is usually that doubt which will then give you a more clear understanding of why it must happen.
Sergei Ivanovich Mosin Ironically the very fact that Jesus is portrayed as "just a man" in this play caused major controversy when it first opened. Some have gone so far as to accuse Lloyd-Weber and Rice of blasphemy.
"God, Your will is hard, but You hold every card." That line makes me cry every time.
So chilling.
totally!
I'm an atheist myself but when he tells god take me now before I change my mind. Makes you think.
"Why then am I scared to finish?" always gets me, because of my own fear of death.
Me too
By far the most beautiful, moving, and powerful scene. This scene IS the movie. Speaks volumes beyond. Love it. Ted Neeley is breathtaking in his portrayal. Leaves me breathlessly mesmerized.
What I love about this song is how it strengthens the character of Jesus. Showing doubt and insecurity makes him more a man, and less divine, and therefore easier to connect with.
He's absolutely amazing, there are no words.
+Mox_au chelsea fan says always true.
+Tamo Bebia :)
+Mox_au has anyone ever done this as well as neeley?i just spent 20 minutes to no avail
+Derrick Jones yeah if there is, i haven't heard them yet
None better. Period.
Ted Neeley breaks my heart every time I see him in this role. He's inspiring and I believe him. And I love his vocals, so powerful and emotional. He fits my picture.
That moment when you realize Jesus can slay the high notes
Spot on! Ted Neeley fit this role so deeply! There were a few after him (in this musical) that tried to duplicate him, but they broke the mold after him!
Who is the singer?
+Preben Kruger Ted Neely
yes i was thinking that too, and it make me laugh
Joshua Montague Most certainly there is a shared operatic quality between Mr. Gibb and Mr. Neeley.
We do not really have this singing calibre (on the pop cultural-mainstream fronts) but most assuredly still found on (for example) the New York Broadway scene.
In their era, 1970s, this WAS THEE genre that many thronged to listen to!
Every time I hear this song Gethsemane by Ted Neeley it always brings tesrs to my eyes. This song is so powerful and he has the most moving and powerful voice I have ever heard. No one can compare. I was so lucky to have seen this play Live at the Fox theater where I live. Ted Neeley is absolutely amazing!
You want to know why? It is when your soul is open to pure joy and love that the holy spirit flows through you. I truly believe that. I am not even a very religious person.
Жаль мне никогда не услышать вживую исполнение ни то что Тэда Нила, но и вообще англоязычного исполнителя этого шедевра. Никто в Россию - матушку не едет...
Wiccan here, and I grew up Christian (Episcopalian, specifically). What I love so much about this film/musical is that it doesn't feel the need to be preachy and thus, it's something everyone can enjoy. It presents Jesus exactly as he would have seemed during his earthly life: Just an ordinary dude, a carpenter's son of all people, who claimed to be touched by the divine, and whether or not he genuinely was is left to the audience, as well as the religious and social implications that would have had. This particular version of the story respects its audience enough to let them come to their own conclusions and, in turn, I think we should all be able to respect that. Blessed be.
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I think you made an interesting point here, "as he would have seemed during his earthly life" and that's exactly confirmed by the Bible itself, when he came back to Nazareth and when they said - but we know him whell, and his parents, who does he think he is, what does he have to teach us?
If we get it back to our personal life, we are also often seen just as another human being wasting oxygen and not as a unique and unrepeatable human being that is pricless. There was and never will be anyone like you on this planet. If we could approach ourselves with like that, maybe there would be less hate and suffering in this world.
It really was an absolutely awesome performance. And the lines that always get me:
"God, thy will is hard...
But you hold every card."
Always brings a chill up my spine.
"Take me now, before I change my mind"
My dad's favorite line! Jesus was in complete control but he decided not to take it
Or it can be interpreted as take me now while I'm submitting to you because I'm weak and will back out if you don't hurry.
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@@Yawopy That's because you guys are interpreting a line Jeus never actually said, based on the depection of Gethsemane in this film or musical. In the Scriptures Jesus never is frustrated or bordrline sarcastic as shown here. Tim Rice, who wrote this hypotetical line, knew the passages from the New Testament. Jesus was in far more anguish than the film or musical can capture or even attempts to capture. In the New Testament, Jesus kept going back to his disciples, wanting them to pray with him, because he needed companionship during this horrible time, but they were sleeping. Then he kept returning to pray multiple times, falling on his face while praying for the cup to pass him but only if it be the Father's will and not his, and in so much destress that he was sweating blood. If you think Tim Rice, knowing this, writes the lyric, 'Take Me Now, before I change my mind" because Jesus was letting the Father know I'm in complete control here but I'm gonna let you have your way, than you either haven't read the scriptures or they went over your head. Jesus was scared to death, wanting people to pray with him and going back and forth between the disciples and the garden in disaray and stress and sweating. So had he said the line "Take me now before I change my mind" it would have been because he was scared and weak and wanted to hurry up and get it over with it before he backed out.
Anyone ever noticed how awesome and creative the bass line on this song is?
The whole soundtrack is awesome! The bass line is great in 'What's the Buzz?' too...
Even as a kid when my parents played me the original with Ian Gillan and Murray Head I remember talking about how awesome the bass is....especially in What's The Buzz and Superstar!
Ryan Clark the bass throughout this entire musical is incredible. I don't know who played the bass for the soundtrack, but they were a really awesome bassist. If you focus on the bass for every song in this movie you will be blown away time after time by the skill of the bass player.
Spenner was probably the best "unknown" bass player of that era. Everyone's familiar with all the big name bass players like John Paul Jones or Entwistle or Geezer, but Spenner's not a household name. The dude got around, though, and played for Joe Cocker, Frampton, and Ted Nugent, among others. His work on the JCS concept album was simply brilliant.
That's the instrument I always listen to, apart from Mr Neeley's insane pipes 👌
this song always gets me...it's that raw passion in his voice...gets me all choked up all the time.
After 43 years, I don't get tired of watching this video. Great performance by Ted Neeley. I saw the movie in Chile 12 times.
_Christ,_ has it been that long? (heh)
I seen it at the Lyceum in London it was perfect.
Juan Valeriano
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So did I in Italy. 12 and more times....
PRESENTALA EN UN CCINE CLUB AND INVITE TEENAGERS , THIS IS REAL YESHUA IS THE ONE AND ONLY MAN WITH GUTS "COJONES"
Still watching. Love ❤️ it. God bless
This does a very good job of affirming Jesus' humanity and divinity.....he was actually scared and suffered like all of us do....but ultimately....cannot change God's will.....
Scott Dorr So why pray?
Maybe he was asking for the wrong will to be changed. Christians believe God sends Jesus to suffer and die to save them from suffering and death and the 'second death'. But it was the people put Jesus on a cross. Maybe if the people had understood that scapegoating and violence are not answers - he'd not have needed crucifying. Not sure it was 'God's will' needed changing. Not that it changes anyway - apparently. Why is there an assumption that Jesus asking "God's will" be done means Jesus going to die on a cross. God wills this. Was it not to show the opposite. That man needs to learn he doesn't need rams offered in bushes - burning or not - or scapegoats generally. But to grow up. Maybe the way to the more 'abundant life' spoken about is when we learn to 'crucify' our own petty egos. No longer the eye for eye leaving all blind. But I love this song too cause of the real humanity it displays. Very real and true.
Praying is a way to communicate with God, as you would talk to a beloved parent. Jesus, as His Son, knew His Father's will... knew what He had to do, and He was scared... so stressed that He sweated blood. Praying is a way to express the anguish. Jesus was praying, if You can remove this fate, please... but not my will. Just as you would say to your parent if they ask you to do something painful.
@@Ben-yj8ye That honestly sounds like an abusive parent if they won’t take any of your input or at the very least explain why they are making you do things you don’t want to do.
Every time..., every single time I see or hear Ted Neely sing this song, the waterworks begin. This man's talent and his emotional interpretation of the lyrics just destroy me, every time. This is my favorite movie of all time.
In 1979 I was 16 ----- my dad kind of didn't "get" this movie ---- I said, (as a Catholic) "you should be supporting this movie as it's brining "teen-agers" closer to God". We argued. About (3) years later he actually "watched" the movie with my brothers ----- and when we spoke on the phone, he apologized...saying the movie was truly wonderful. And it is. It's a great rendition of what happened, and the soundtrack only adds to it. ----- it was a cool moment between me and my dad :)
Reminds me of when people were not liking Mel Gibson's the Passion of the Christ and Pope John Paul 2nd viewed it and just simply said it is as it was.
Indeed, it did bring a turn-around. This was the film which had brought me close to God/Jesus Christ, when by my early twenties I had already turned the world upside down.
Good story! thank you for that. Thursday I wll hear it first time live in The Hague Holland. Really looking forward toward this.
Enjoy! I actually got to hear Ted Neeley sing it twice live on stage, and his voice and those high notes were wonderful.
Yup. They showed this film to the Pope and he approved at the time. He thought it was beautiful.
This never gets old....love it. But ir makes me cry. I'm so stressed....the heavy burdens weighing down on me. God I hope you are hearing my prayers.
Dana OKane Hidamn romams
Politics kill
Dana OKane God's perfect peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ!
HE IS AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE ATTENT TO YOU BABE , AND I PRAY FOR YOU TWO , MAYBE , SOME DAY WILL MEET IN HIS GLORY , PRAY FOR ME TOO
Believe in what ever you want. I beleive, that this performance is the most capturing ever. Ted. You made me believe in music, god will, and all the good stuff.
This scene makes it clear that Crucifixion was not predestined: it was Jesus' choice. In the end, despite his doubts, he surrendered himself...but dying on the cross, he asked why God had forsaken him. And Neeley's performance of these lyrics is just breath-taking.
I hope there’s an alternate universe where Ted Neeley was a famous movie star and singer who did multiple hit movies and albums throughout his career. He certainly deserved more than what he got.
The best Andrew Lloyd Webber score ever. The best version of JCS ever. That's a G above high C, folks. What a fantastic singer. I got to see Neeley and Carl Anderson and Dennis De Young in this show back in 1992 and it was huge.
You haven't heard Ian Gillan then. Still much better.
Well, of course I have heard him. I was in high school when the original album came out. It's just a matter of taste, right?
By the way, that's a Bb above high C.
Marco Acca no it is most definitely a G5
This is the voice that i always looked for
Man I love it when he hits those high notes at 2:29 and 3:08 ... goosepimples!!
This is the best version of this song. No one matches Ted Newley in his prime singing this. Not only for the high notes he hits, but for the various raw emotions when coming to terms with the knowledge of his own demise, through first working through fear, then bargaining, anger, sadness, before the final acceptance that he’s going to die and nothing can change that.
Im not a fan of religion nor do I follow any of them but this movie from an emotional standpoint is excellent. Each song emotionally draws you in. With this song you see the fear and doubt a person may feel before fulfilling whatever their destiny is. In this case Jesus knows what will happen and has a shred of doubt if it should happen but in the end accepts his fate. All other incarnations of Jesus Christ Superstar seem to not be as good as this one from 1973. These are just my opinions.
totally agree.
I absolutely agree.
Agreed
И девять лет спустя я полностью с Вами согласен!
Most powerful song and scene in a movie that's stuffed full of them. Jesus shows himself as a man who is afraid of death and questioning the necessity of his sacrifice...but in the end he takes a leap of faith and submits to what he perceives as God's will. You don't have to be religious to see the tragic beauty of this.
Like all of us, Jesus asks the question "Why?" that never has an answer.
"Far too keen on 'when' and 'how' but not so hot on 'why'!"
Ellen Lee And an awesome piece of music... I'm not religious... never have been, probably never will be, I've seen the worst of man but when we can create something as beautiful as this, maybe I will change my mind... one day..
Gareth Rothwell Not one day...Please, start your relationship with Jesus NOW! He is the Truth :) #LoveJesus btw.. You don't have to be religious to believe :) I'm not religious but I love and thank Jesus for what He did and still do for me! #Blessed #Thankful #Love
+tforeignguy l Well with the difference that he had the choice to partake in it, people didn't ever had it.
+Ellen Lee Well said! You've eloquently put what I've felt about this movie into words that I could never find. It does a phenomenal job of transcending man-made institutions of thought (religious or otherwise) and it tries to capture the passion of the men who wholeheartedly believed they were involved in something way beyond their control. Whether or not one believes what they believed is besides the point!
Thanks for this comment :)
+tforeignguy l
Yes he already knew the answer and I believe he knew exactly what was going to happen. Our salvation through him is why. He IS the answer.
People, if you grew up in a Catholic/Anglo-Catholic household this may have been every Good Friday of your childhood. I feel you, people...
Underrated actor and film…he nailed the agony of Gethsemane. I didn’t like the film when I first watched it but it progressively grew on me…!
Ted Neeley is AMAZING! I still cry every time I hear 'I Only Want To Say', Carl Anderson also moves me to tears! Yvonne, you get to me too. I love you all ♡ JCS ♡
This performance shows so intensively when someone is troubled with doubts, struggling with fears but
but finally surrends. This is the FAITH!
One of the most emotional performances ever!
Ted Neeley is complety amazing! I love his voice. I'll never tire to hearing him. And this is the best version of Gethsemane
WOW!!! Jesus Has Some Lungs To Be Hittin Thoese High Notes!!!!
wild thing ...Ted still tours ..theres a video from 2017 of him doing this song on stage and WHAM still hitting those notes still full of emotion
Many people don’t realize that Jesus had an amazing voice as well.
WOW! 45 years later (since the movie hit theaters), and, this STILL gives me goose bumps and fills my eyes with tears. I remember like it was yesterday, when I went to see the movie in 1973. I didn't know alot about it, I didn't read any long reviews either. The Odeon theater was full. I was emotionally moved during the movie several times, but. when this scene played, and, Ted Neely hit those high notes, telling his Father, that he will die, and, then they played those pictures of Him dying, I (and several others) stood, both my hands covering my mouth in horror, and tears streaming down my face . Incredible experience indeed.
Magnificent, this is magnificent, Ted Neely will forever be the best as Jesus; even though Gillan was truly great this one is just SUPERB.
The greatest performance in a musical ever....there is no comparison. Ted Neeley was just superb as Jesus. There can be no argument- I have never seen such emotion and depth in ANY musical performance before or since. I had the privilege of seeing him and Carl Anderson 4 times during their 1997 tour of the 25th anniversary of the movie. So incredibly special and I was devastated when Carl passed away. This duo will NEVER be repeated.
Goosebumps and tears every time. 48 years later same effect. Nobody can do it like Ted!
Ted is the BEST!! None can compare. It is as it should be!! xxoo
Ted exceeded expectations in this role, totally awesome
Watched JCS in high school 35 years ago and watched it again and again still gives me goosebumps!! Ted Neely is a magnificent singer👏👏👏👏
i love ted neeley. i feel so lucky to have seen him perform live, it was amazing. what a voice and a perfect jesus!
agree. John Legend has big shoes to fill in his version this Easter.
In 1998, there was a tour of JCS commemorating the 25 years anniversary of the movie. The live production had Ted Neely as Jesus and Carl Anderson as Judas- the originals from the cast. The tour came through Denver 4 times and I went to each show. Unfortunately, Car passed away several years ago from leukemia. But I can tell you it was very special and something I will never forget. No one will ever do Jesus or Judas justice they way those 2 did.
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My Mom & I saw him and Carl Anderson perform their roles years ago and I never wanted to see another version because it would NEVER be as good. They are amazing.
alederhos
precisely
Played guitar with Ted and Yvonne this weekend in Boston…Ted absolutely crushed this song both nights. Nobody does Gethsemane quite like Ted, man…
I will never get tired of listening to my lord's story. it reminds me what he has done and is doing for me,Amen
The most beautiful musical of all times, the most beautiful song of all times... I've seen it in Italy in the Arena in Verona. Just powerful and amazing like so many years ago...
The historical Jesus was a rebel who spread a message that anyone could receive God - whatever you think God might be. This was in opposition to the established code at the time that only "holy" people could receive God. Ted Neeley's anti-establishment look and his intense but wavering voice saturated with human emotion is the perfect portrayal of a rebel Christ. There will never be another Ted Neeley.
Man... My best friend and I used to know all the lyrics by heart in 74 and we'd sing it in our club house in the back yard... Freakin great! I'm so sad, the Stadium edition is coming to San Ant for ONE freaking night! I'll be out of town. grrr!
Ted Neeley certainly put a human POV on the dilemma Christ found himself in. Wonderful story from this perspective. I surely appreciate the inner battle He fought for all humanity's sake.
2023 Still listening. Loving Jesus. This was instrumental to bringing me to faith. 3rd grade now 58.
Mmm. Every time I look into Neely's big, blue, sad-looking eyes, I know there isn't anyone on planet earth they'd have found that could own this role better than he did!
Amelia Bee many people said that the only jesus is ian gillan but i think they are equal - ian gillan the - the original recording.. but in the movie I can think of no other than Ted Neely
+Michael Gombkötö I grew up with the film version, so I can only see Neely in the role. Maybe my opinion woulda been different if I had seen Gillian on broadway first, but such is life, I suppose. But seriously. Those deer-like eyes. Soooo perfect.
I think there exists no broadway version with ian gillan. Perhaps with murray head as Judas. But Ian Gillan sung only the original Record en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Gillan
This is so true!!
+Amelia Bee I agree................
I cry every time I hear this song. It’s so emotional, and how he was having a difficult time deciding what choice to make. 😢 As we all know, he made the right one.
Anne C. Emmerich, who was supposed to have visions of Christ's passion, wrote that Jesus pain, temptation, in Getshemane was - look, you are going to the cross and still, not only multitudes will not accept you and your sacrifice but your owm disciples will cause scandals, crimes, etc...
i will never get over how he is able to express the conflict between the human and the divine parts of the savior... better than any performer i've ever seen in the role.
Just watched John Legend sing and had a NEED to hear this version...
Gretchen yeah, he didn't have the chops for it.
Yeah...there was a little too much Nat King Cole in Mr Legend's Jesus...
me too
Same.. Like don't give me wrong he did a great job but nothing tops this
John Legend didn't even come close to this guy
This is a performance for the ages. It still sends chills down my spine.
This is the way my Jesus looks like in mind. I love Jesus. Thank you.
The live Easter version brought me here. I enjoyed it, but this, this, I LOVE. Nothing compares to the cast of this version. So much pain, passion and realness feels. Wow, will never tire of this.
"God thy will is hard, but you hold every card" will always be one of my favorite song lyrics of all time. Also one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard and I will love it to my dying day.
Ted Neeley will always be my favorite; although there are some other renditions, I think most of them focus too much on sounding "elegant" instead of bringing out the actual subtext. Ted Neeley's voice isn't the most elegant, but his emotions are enormous and he really knows what he's singing about. My favorite part is when he sings "Bleed me, beat me, kill me!"
StrasbergProtégé that is my favorite part...along with the line just before: why then am I afraid to finish what I started...what you started. .I didn't start it. Wow!
Neither Ian Gillan, nor Camilo Sesto
Ted did a great job, but the original sung by Ian Gillan can't be duplicated.
Ted Neeley is just better.
StrasbergProtégé
Seen this movie over 100 times! Fav Rock Opera!
This scene is my favorite of the film and musical. The Bible doesn't really help us grasp the agony Jesus was in there at Gethsemane. Here we can get a great idea tbe agony Jesus' human side was dealing with as He prepared for the Cross. For me as a Christian, it brings great comfort to know that my Lord and Savior, because He experienced emotional pain and agonizing, understands when I deal with agony over things in my own life. We should all be grateful for that.
If you reflect and meditate on that Bible passage, as on any other, many things are revealed, some very hard to bear. This art piece, no matter how valuable, doesn't come close to Jesus' experience. Just try to have a concept - a being whose consciousness is pure good needs to affront betrayal, rejection, mockery, spitting, whipping, torment and death and not to respond to it with agression, venegance, cursing, but prayer and forgivness. That's what breaks the cycle.
I love the fact that the song is build around this sick bassline
Incredible performance! This is my favorite song from JCS.
Sim
I've watched a million covers of this song.
Nothing tops this version.
Damn, Jesus can sing! :D
Like a god! :-D
VultureClone Jesus has divine rhythm
Real actors. amazing performance. from the beginning to the end.
This man's voice gives me chills every time I hear it! And, such passion.
Слушаю сотни раз, и влюбляюсь все больше и больше! Каждый раз - мороз по коже. Какие глаза, какой голос! Какие эмоции! Спасибо Норману Джевисону за то, что в далёком 72-м разглядел в Теде Иисуса! Спасибо тебе, Тед! Ты - the best!
Wasn't even born when this movie came out, but saw Ted Neeley last year in the european tour. He still does is it!
Goosebumps and tears all at the same time. There's no one who can sing this like him.
Ted. The one and only.
I saw it in 1973 it come to my soul I see thsi every year when Jesus the day he die and he is my best friends in teaching
Hey, call me Hippie any day. I will proudly where that badge with honor!
This entire musical is a masterpiece. Amazing song, dance, vocal & acting performances. Ted Neely, Carl Anderson (miss you), Yvonne Elliman, Larry Marshall, But truly, everybody in this movie, you changed my life forever. I am not a Christian. No offense intended at all. I understand where the faith started, what was before, and hopefully what will be after (for all of humans to be united). This musical does so much to portray the reality of religion, and human-kind. To this day this musical impacts me tremendously, so many feelings. Andrew Loyd Webber & Tim Rice: you both are untouchable....your opus, the greatest musical of all time! Thank you both so much!!!
when i was 12 i saw this live in Charlotte, Ted Neeley still playing Jesus, and old of course, but STILL can nail these high notes. CHILLS EVERY TIME. I love it. Ted Neeley is life
GENIUS ..... One of The Greatest Musicals of All Time
Through his performances, Ted Neeley was touched by The Holy Spirit and opened his heart to Jesus Christ.
Ted is the best Jesus of all Jesuses
Even better than the real One...?
Ted is one of the best singers & actors. We really enjoyed seeing him & the cast, live in Jackson, Mississippi, a few years back. The cast members are all, so talented. Happy Easter to everyone. Huggs.
more powerful than anything out of the mouth of a priest or minister,,,,,
Certainly was and has been for me. Couldn't agree more!
Lol I mean, I was raised Catholic but I have to say something about this song and the movie really does put it all into perspective in a way that I never got going to church shhhh. This song in particular as far as those things we feel we have to do in life even if it might be dangerous/scary/sacrificial....but we have to do it because God wants it, it's the plan...it's deep. Not gonna lie there are definitely times I feel the "Show me just a LITTLE of your ominpresent brain" line a lot
Thing is. Jesus knew his entire purpose of coming to earth. He knew and he knows all that was to come. He never had any doubts in His heavenly fathers ways and reasons. He died for all of us sinners as a perfect ransom sacrifice. A life for a life.
my jewish teacher taught me that, for being jewish, you do not have to believe in God, you have to act like a jewish. It doesn't matter what a man says, his acts count. It's a great lesson. To be christian, no one needs to believe in Jesus in the sense of believing he's Christ. To act as he taught would be more than enough. I notice how many people declare they hate God, then they embrace the first thing that seems to make a little sense. Sometimes in violent directions. Jesus Christ left something that can be fully appreciated and respected even as an atheist, but only if a person believes in peace and love and respect. We all pretend we are so great and good. He choose to be human.
IF HE IS NOT THE HAMASHIAH , WHO IS HIM , THE TRADITION DENIED THE MESSIAH , BECAUSE . IF NOT , NOTHING HAVE A MEANING FOR THE ORTHODOX , HE IS THE CORNERSTONE , YESHUA LIVES , AND HOSSANAH HE IS COMING TO REUNITE ALL THE BELIEVERS , THAT HE BOUGHT WITH HIS BLOOD , MORE THAN 400 HUNDRED STINKY ROMAN SOLDIERS , BEATING UP THE STRONG AND MORE VALIANT MAN THAT EXIST , GET THAT ONE !!!WHEN THE COWARD , PONTIOS PILATOS , CLOSE THE DOOR OF THE PRETORIO , 400 HUNDRED COWARDS , MOCKING ABOUT HE WAS ,MALAKHI AND HE IS AND HE WILL BE THE KING OF THE JEWS , HEBREWS , AND ALL THE BELIEVERS , THAT ACCEPT THE SACRIFICE ON HIS OBEDIENCE , TO FULFILL THE SCRIPTURES
Love you Ted Neeley, your voice is amazing and such a god actor you are!!!! You`re perfect!
4:00-4:26 is definitely me in my last year of university.
Ted Neeley tore this song up! After watching the 2018 version w/John Legend I am not sure that anyone will ever replicate this version again. In Ted's time singers sung, in today's world of music synthesizers rule! I don't know how the director did it but he evoked pure emotion from the whole cast and I am even more appreciative of that now after watching the 2018 live version!
De Chile ,Santiago , 2018 .La mejor película musical de todos los tiempos.La interpretación de Ted Neely y Carl Anderson magnífica, como Jesus y Judas
appena sentito dal vivo a Trieste. Dopo lo abbiamo atteso, abbiamo fatto una foto e ci ha abbracciati... Mi batte ancora forte il cuore, è una persona straordinaria.
This brings Jesus right to my heart. Ted Neely is awesome!
William Wilson, you pray because HEAVENLY FATHER, hears you, if you pray from your heart.First always thank him because you wouldnt exist, without each breath he gives you, each second ,of each day. PLEASE BELIEVE PEOPLE.. JESUS IS YOUR ONLY HOPE for SALVATION. Now is better than never. HE LOVES YOU........ALWAYS.
This song and the whole musical is so perfect musically that it could not be inspired other than but by God. It summerises all suffers, doubts and fears what Jesus as a real human felt before his death, but in the end he took God's will and continued his road to fill his destiny.
Wonderfully said!
Wow, that was deep. :-)
You´re absolutely right. Beautifully said. Happy Easter
Happy Easter! :)
Péter Csonka Really? It was condemned by many religious groups as blasphemous when it first came out. It doesn't portray Jesus as being God-like, he is shown as just a man.
So beatifull this..I get tears on this..
I want that every one knows and understand what jesus did for us all..
For all people on earth.
I've seen him several times and there is no one that can play this role like he could
Stunning, powerful, gripping, touching, compelling. This version of the song is 6 years older than I am, and it gives me ghoosebumps every time i hear it. Ted Neeley created a performance that still keeps spellbound and amazes both metalheads, rockfans and people who don´t care for any of those musical styles. Thank you for posting.
When this Rock-opera was released I was 11 years old and on Easter 1974 we had to watch this on School (Easter project)
Loved this since
I HOPE IT CHANGED YOUR LIFE
watched many versions, this is still the best one! just awesome!