Always loved Ted, but this is just so emotionally charged. Absolutely outstanding performance of a song which already hits hard. Near perfection. Love love love
Oh yes,..I can bet he is totally perfect. I love Steve Balsamo! As to Ted Neely,he still does this live as well. He has been doing it since he toured as Jesus.I saw his in Salt Lake City,in the 70's,and met him.Such a nice guy! He's amazing,really. I think they both are.I had never thought that anyone could do this song but Ted.I was so pleased to hear this incredible version a couple of years ago.Each has so much beauty in their voices,and each are such different actors in this play.Great,huh?
Best Gethsemene hands down, Steve you're a legend. That scream.... gets me in a way no one elses does. His emotion is incredible, have listened to the soundtrack more times then I care to admit. Double thumbs up. P.S. Zubin Varla is the best Judas. Wish i'd have seen this show live.
Ex singer here and give this a listen every few years as it is one of the best singing performances I've ever heard and seen, blown away by it wouldve have really loved to have been there on the night, amazing amazing amazing.
Love Ted because I grow up with him and he has my spirit but this guy is unbelievable. Anybody that can get into a song like this has my vote. Check out the tears at 4:16. He has an amazing voice.
i started out with ian loved his version (so much so that i wore out 2 albums and a cassette tape listening to it. ) then along came ted neeley. i liked his version alot. but ian was still the best. then i heard this and was completely blown away by his beautiful voice and all the emotion he put into it. i know im not going to change anyones mind on this, but i think steve's version is the best ive ever heard. wish i could get a copy of the whole performance..
BEST performance of "Gethsemane" I've seen yet since Ted Neeley belted it out back in 1974.... and he's got that high-pitch vocals just like Ted! That is NOT easy.... props to this guy!!
OMG! I don't know how I managed to miss this. I've never heard about Steve Balsamo before, though I'm a very old fan of Ted Neeley. And I really believed nobody could beat him as Jesus. I don't say that Steve beat Ted, they are too different to be compared, but this Jesus undoubtedly is as great as his '73 version. And I like their differences. I'm not talking about vocal characteristics, just about how I see these two versions of Christ. I think Neeley' s Jesus is more self-confident, a little aggressive and really really pissed:) He argues with God as his aqual, not even as a son, though he calls him "father". And he doesn't seem to accept his death, he agrees to it, because it's what he must do. And I really can't imagine him crying. On the contrary I see Steve's Jesus as a Son in the first place. A very gentle and vulnerable son. Who desperately needs his father's approval. He even starts the song with an almost childish voice. "Take this cup away, Dad, please, I don't like it, it hurts" Ah, poor baby! :) He gets more desperate than angry and at last comes to the very brink of a very real breakdown, trying to understand what he did wrong. Because he seems to think that it's he, who failed, that his own actions brought him to this point.That's why he accepts his death only when he realises that it wasn't he who's started all this. That he was a good son all along and to continue being a good son he has just to go and die. This is the turning point. I really love the moment when he rises to his feet. That looks almost heroic :) In '73 version the words were the same of course, but they didn't seem to affect Jesus' choices much. And I still don't see what did. Or was it just the sense of duty? And one more thing: Steve's version seems to be a classical illustration of 5 stages of grief. Sorry, too many words, but this is how I see it. This mini essay was just a reaction to Steve's wonderful performance. :) But I absolutely love both of them - Ted and Steve:)
Thank you. I never really dug much into the Ted Neely's version, and this one is one is from a concert, not an actual performance of the musical (which you might have guessed since his clothes would've been quite anachronistic ;)) - but I love this one exactly because of the "humanity" - the vulnerability ... it's one of my favorite passages from the gospels because it shows us Jesus in despair. In the Bible, he asks his disciples/friends to stay awake because he's heartbroken and afraid. I think that this is portrayed very well in this video. And yes, then the dignity at the end - when he stands back up. Like he needed to work through these emotions to collect himself before facing his final challenge.
@@ZeniaLarsen I agree completely. That's what touched me most of all - Jesus' human vulnerable part. And that in the end he finds strength to literally rise himself from this pit of despair. It gives hope. I never saw anything like this in the movie. And you know what? It's a huge hall and no screens. It means that no one would notice those tears. I really think they are natural. Not the part of a role. And it's damn difficult to sing while crying.
The voice and acting are so great. It's like Jesus is calling. It's such a fantastic show. he is a legend. It's an honor to see this video for free on UA-cam.
Jesus Christ, LOL, this is really a great performance. I actually usually hate anything that deviates from my junior high school music class but this guy is really fucking good.
Pure emotion... Without any doubt the BEST performance so far of this incredibly beautiful song... And I'm not referring only to how Balsamo sing, 'cause of course his vocal performance is absolutely incredible, but also, what is really touching is his amazing interpretation... NO WORDS. P.S.: 4:55 "I will drink your cup of poison..." my favourite part, his singing there is literally magnificent, and at 5:03 that high note on the word "cross" smash you to the ground... ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!
as a massive deep purple fan, and gillan fan I have to say steve balsamo is a lot better. This is the definitive gethsemane (yeah its better than ted's)
Случайно увидел и был поражён. Настолько качественно спето, а также так эмоционально! По моему личному меню самая лучшая версия "Gethsemane". Стив шикарен! А слезы на его лице! По всему телу бегут мурашки!
Always thought Ted Neely was the best you could get at singing this but Steve Balsamo just as good if not better. Good luck to the lads who are auditioning to be the new Jesus Christ Superstar as these two are excellent. Hope the next one to get the role has got as good a voice.
this version was recorded at Ahoy Rotterdam in Holland at june 2004. It was a big musicalshow with al the big Dutch performers from musicals and the great songs. Steve was their special secret gest. Holland met (i already knew Steve) the greatest singer of this time then. He also did a song from Poe, "immortal".
You can on CD. The 1996/97 West end cast recording which Steve Balsamo starred in. No video unfortunately as for some unaccountable reason they went for SB's understudy, Glen Carter for the video version. And this video is a recording of a one off performance of Gethsemane and not the full show.
@treadwejo This video is a trimmed version of a video from the perfomer's channel. In the title of that video it says that it was recorded at "Ahoy, Holland" in June 2004. I'm afraid that's all I know.
In movies they're not acting while singing - everything is recorded in a studio and then they film. Plus they get multiple takes for both recording and filming.
My personal opinion is, that notwithstanding the lyrics being absolutely unworty and shameful of biblical Jesus's personality, vocally and from the perspective of acting, - Steve did an exceptional job with this aria. Bravo
Breaks my heart I'm not Christian but has me in tears just a awesome performance well done steve
I saw him in London in 1996… this was the best production I’ve seen.
Simply a riveting performance. The range Balsamo has is incredible and the power of his falsetto is unmatched.
I just love the way he sings it is so fantastic and it makes me cry
Always loved Ted, but this is just so emotionally charged. Absolutely outstanding performance of a song which already hits hard.
Near perfection. Love love love
Oh yes,..I can bet he is totally perfect. I love Steve Balsamo! As to Ted Neely,he still does this live as well. He has been doing it since he toured as Jesus.I saw his in Salt Lake City,in the 70's,and met him.Such a nice guy! He's amazing,really. I think they both are.I had never thought that anyone could do this song but Ted.I was so pleased to hear this incredible version a couple of years ago.Each has so much beauty in their voices,and each are such different actors in this play.Great,huh?
Best Gethsemene hands down, Steve you're a legend. That scream.... gets me in a way no one elses does. His emotion is incredible, have listened to the soundtrack more times then I care to admit. Double thumbs up. P.S. Zubin Varla is the best Judas. Wish i'd have seen this show live.
When he goes down on that high note's key at 2:35 I feel goosebumbs no matter how many times I listen to that...
This song always makes me cry
There's something really tender and sensitive yet strong and articulate about his voice. Rare combination of qualities.
Holy smoke! This guy is phenomenal. I love Ted, but wow, I was in awe of this performance. I want to see him live.
How can anyone hold that high note as long as he does? Incredible. For me, he is the consummate JC.
Ex singer here and give this a listen every few years as it is one of the best singing performances I've ever heard and seen, blown away by it wouldve have really loved to have been there on the night, amazing amazing amazing.
Love Ted because I grow up with him and he has my spirit but this guy is unbelievable. Anybody that can get into a song like this has my vote. Check out the tears at 4:16.
He has an amazing voice.
The top performance of Jesus, for me!
He is amazing
Why doesn't this have way more views?? He's perfect. Love this.
Holy hell... I love Ted Neeley, but crap this dude can belt it out, and I love the passion and intensity that gives. Really awesome.
Magic defined by a human voice!
Amazing talent far superior to most if not all,.
Swansea boy done us proud....Totally off the scale of awsomness,,,,,shivers down the spine amazing,,,,Love this so much...Proud to be welsh....
Made Wales proud
We love you Swansea
powerful indeed
Steve Balsamo IS the best person to ever to play the part
100%
i started out with ian loved his version (so much so that i wore out 2 albums and a cassette tape listening to it. ) then along came ted neeley. i liked his version alot. but ian was still the best. then i heard this and was completely blown away by his beautiful voice and all the emotion he put into it. i know im not going to change anyones mind on this, but i think steve's version is the best ive ever heard. wish i could get a copy of the whole performance..
He remains my favorite Jesus to this show!! Really this performance is superior in every way!!
Makes me cry no matter how many times I watch it. Amazing.
3:30 on...amazing....love that he cries everytime he sings this
This performance is the best ever!! how Steve get into the song!! unbelievable
BEST performance of "Gethsemane" I've seen yet since Ted Neeley belted it out back in 1974.... and he's got that high-pitch vocals just like Ted! That is NOT easy.... props to this guy!!
Had the great joy of seeing Steve Balsamo in this show on two occasions. The best performance ever of this song. I still love to listen to it .
Фантастически. Этот голос как раз предназначен именно для Gethsemane. Никто не пел лучше. Даже Тед Нили в 1974-м.
OMG! I don't know how I managed to miss this. I've never heard about Steve Balsamo before, though I'm a very old fan of Ted Neeley. And I really believed nobody could beat him as Jesus. I don't say that Steve beat Ted, they are too different to be compared, but this Jesus undoubtedly is as great as his '73 version. And I like their differences. I'm not talking about vocal characteristics, just about how I see these two versions of Christ. I think Neeley' s Jesus is more self-confident, a little aggressive and really really pissed:) He argues with God as his aqual, not even as a son, though he calls him "father". And he doesn't seem to accept his death, he agrees to it, because it's what he must do. And I really can't imagine him crying. On the contrary I see Steve's Jesus as a Son in the first place. A very gentle and vulnerable son. Who desperately needs his father's approval. He even starts the song with an almost childish voice. "Take this cup away, Dad, please, I don't like it, it hurts" Ah, poor baby! :) He gets more desperate than angry and at last comes to the very brink of a very real breakdown, trying to understand what he did wrong. Because he seems to think that it's he, who failed, that his own actions brought him to this point.That's why he accepts his death only when he realises that it wasn't he who's started all this. That he was a good son all along and to continue being a good son he has just to go and die. This is the turning point. I really love the moment when he rises to his feet. That looks almost heroic :) In '73 version the words were the same of course, but they didn't seem to affect Jesus' choices much. And I still don't see what did. Or was it just the sense of duty? And one more thing: Steve's version seems to be a classical illustration of 5 stages of grief. Sorry, too many words, but this is how I see it. This mini essay was just a reaction to Steve's wonderful performance. :) But I absolutely love both of them - Ted and Steve:)
Thank you. I never really dug much into the Ted Neely's version, and this one is one is from a concert, not an actual performance of the musical (which you might have guessed since his clothes would've been quite anachronistic ;)) - but I love this one exactly because of the "humanity" - the vulnerability ... it's one of my favorite passages from the gospels because it shows us Jesus in despair. In the Bible, he asks his disciples/friends to stay awake because he's heartbroken and afraid. I think that this is portrayed very well in this video. And yes, then the dignity at the end - when he stands back up. Like he needed to work through these emotions to collect himself before facing his final challenge.
@@ZeniaLarsen I agree completely. That's what touched me most of all - Jesus' human vulnerable part. And that in the end he finds strength to literally rise himself from this pit of despair. It gives hope. I never saw anything like this in the movie. And you know what? It's a huge hall and no screens. It means that no one would notice those tears. I really think they are natural. Not the part of a role. And it's damn difficult to sing while crying.
BEST PERFORMANCE EVER!!!GO STEVE GO!!WE LOVE U!!!Cheers from Greece!!!
Absolutely love him! I just wait to see how he performs it at 63 years old.
Good point!
Awesome. Just incredible. Makes me cry, every time!!!!! My favourite version.
Sheer Brillance!!!
The voice and acting are so great. It's like Jesus is calling. It's such a fantastic show. he is a legend. It's an honor to see this video for free on UA-cam.
Jesus Christ, LOL, this is really a great performance. I actually usually hate anything that deviates from my junior high school music class but this guy is really fucking good.
Unbelievable. How is that I have never heard of this man until today!
Da brividi grazie 🙌
Perfection...voice, emotion, all of it..!! Wow!
Ten utwór,to wykonanie !!!!!!!!!!! Niesamowite!!!! Dziekuję Steve Balsamo. Kocham Cię Jezu :)
Pure emotion... Without any doubt the BEST performance so far of this incredibly beautiful song... And I'm not referring only to how Balsamo sing, 'cause of course his vocal performance is absolutely incredible, but also, what is really touching is his amazing interpretation... NO WORDS.
P.S.: 4:55 "I will drink your cup of poison..." my favourite part, his singing there is literally magnificent, and at 5:03 that high note on the word "cross" smash you to the ground... ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!
Beautiful performance! What a voice!
I think Ted Neeley did more acting than singing. Steve has a pure tenor voice with perfect, perfect vibrato.
as a massive deep purple fan, and gillan fan I have to say steve balsamo is a lot better. This is the definitive gethsemane (yeah its better than ted's)
Случайно увидел и был поражён. Настолько качественно спето, а также так эмоционально! По моему личному меню самая лучшая версия "Gethsemane". Стив шикарен! А слезы на его лице! По всему телу бегут мурашки!
OMG I thought Ted Neely was the best "Jesus" I has ever heard but this is something else...
Beautiful. The best imho. I just can feel the anguish of a man, the anger and mostly hurt because his father has forsaken him.
Best performer for Jesus Christ!
Wow wow wow absolutely unbelievable
Wow
I did - on 4 occasions. Absolutely amazing. The best JC and Judas I have ever seen.
OMG this has me in tears, this guy is amazing, thank you for posting. x
Always thought Ted Neely was the best you could get at singing this but Steve Balsamo just as good if not better. Good luck to the lads who are auditioning to be the new Jesus Christ Superstar as these two are excellent. Hope the next one to get the role has got as good a voice.
What a performance!! 10/10.. Amazing!!!!!
i blare this out in me car, i get some strange looks but bollox to em !
Best version of this song. definitly!
dude this gave me the guse bumps really bad
love this guy
amazing i saw this preformans live, and i like tis one, i think its the best preformans, what a voice does he have
so strong voice. the best of i have heard
love love love love this version. gives me chills.. :D
Deliciosa interpretación de este hombre!! Wooow! La mejor!
Great voice!
this version was recorded at Ahoy Rotterdam in Holland at june 2004. It was a big musicalshow with al the big Dutch performers from musicals and the great songs. Steve was their special secret gest. Holland met (i already knew Steve) the greatest singer of this time then. He also did a song from Poe, "immortal".
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This brought tears to my eyes, what a performance!! Standing ovation!!!!
Божественно!
Another great version as many others!! Bravo!
Amazing!👍
Wow. Just Wow.
TY
4:10 Was so moving. He cried, I cried. We had a connection.
Amazing!
i cant get over how fucking good this is
Holy
Shit. Wow.
Jesus Christ! That was... Wow.
maravilloso
Moved me Bellisimo
Brilliant🙏
I need an infinite cut of this
hi,because there a load of others showing the same singer and song,and by the way this guy is amazing at evertything he sings !
Chapeau
Bravooooo !.
that ad lib..."nail me to your cross and break me" wow
очаровательно))))))
Exactly!
What i would have done to be there!!!!!! this is amazing OoO
The best version. That is all
super..
Wow!
amazing (y)
You can on CD. The 1996/97 West end cast recording which Steve Balsamo starred in. No video unfortunately as for some unaccountable reason they went for SB's understudy, Glen Carter for the video version. And this video is a recording of a one off performance of Gethsemane and not the full show.
Это сууууупер!
He's much better than the original !.
Wow
@treadwejo This video is a trimmed version of a video from the perfomer's channel. In the title of that video it says that it was recorded at "Ahoy, Holland" in June 2004. I'm afraid that's all I know.
O__O ma che cazzo di mostro, fantastica
In movies they're not acting while singing - everything is recorded in a studio and then they film. Plus they get multiple takes for both recording and filming.
I don't know, I've always liked Ted's better! This was just as phenomenal, but I prefer Ted's over this one.
shit me this is AMAZING!!!!
Best version, except the original one with Gillan
Hay por favor, Ted Neeley forever!
My personal opinion is, that notwithstanding the lyrics being absolutely unworty and shameful of biblical Jesus's personality, vocally and from the perspective of acting, - Steve did an exceptional job with this aria. Bravo