The 1970s version was characterising 1970s.(BTW,JC there looking a bit 1790s:-)) This version captures our days of 2000/2010 to be constantly actual.How else would you like to make the story actual,if not set it contemporary?And set it almost gay,to reveal/to admit it full gayness in Herod´s scene.To say it is the mirror (from Pilat to Herod to Pilat) - meaning it is two stories in one:physical and spiritual.Sure,everyone knows.But take JC really spiritually only and guess what you get...
I don't know what problems some of you r having with this version. Its been said that immitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I went as far as to get,not only the dvd but the original vhs tape of this marvelous musical. but give this version its due, its actually not that bad. But like I told others, you should have seen it in the drive in theaters in the earily seventies, what people were doing; it would have blown your minds.
Again, this is kind of distracting. Pilate has what appears to be a whip in his bed - and he sleeps naked? While I think this man is extremely handsome to look at, it's not really in the spirit of JCS, I don't think. Very talented cast here, though!
Yep..Ur totally right..n Im a man..totally straight..n this guy is awesome. The JCS musical is awesome..listened to the 1970s version every easter when I was a kid..still have the LP.
I don't like the decisions made in this scene. Pilate should not be angry as he seems to be in key moments of this song. Furthermore, Pilate should not be a bass.
@hczxp91 Well, you're right, he seems to be angry, but I think that's because he's scared about the dream, and that's the main feeling this scene wants to tell. Besides, I've listenend to thousands or millions of JC Superstar versions, and Fred Johanson will always be my favourite Pilate, his voice is freaking brilliant... Again, that's my opinion :)
I love this interpretation of Pilate- It shows how much that premonitiion scared him, and that he knew he had no control over what was about to happen. We see that he really WAS human, and that he didn't want to kill Jesus, but he was coerced into it... And he saw into present times, that Christans say Christ was "Crucified under Pontius Pilate", and it really disturbed him. You can see that he had human feelings. Just like we see that Jesus did. Some say it's wrong, but I love this humanity
its so weird how in the beginning of this song, he's telling you what he saw in his dream. Then later on he sees it happening. Which is really creepy.
Why does he sound so tortured? Pilate wouldn't have known the implications of the dream just yet...the torture isn't until later.
Also, I can't take this guy seriously. He reminds of a bear for some reason...like a giant teddy bear trying to be an authority figure. Though in this scene the singing isn't too bad, though at times a bit shouty...I prefer Dennen's voice by far.
I dunno. I think I like the 70's version better compared to this one. I liked the softness of Pilate's voice in that. This one is good, but I just find the other one more appealing to me.
He has a really powerful voice, and still he manages to sound fragile and vulnerable in this song. That shows just how great his acting is! Hes great! Fred is the best Pilates! He nailed the role like Quast did with Javert!
i think the two versions just approach the action differently
totally agree this version is more dramatic and powerful
but the 1971 version is more natural and realistic, coz in this scene, Pilates doesn't reli know the implication of his dream, rite? so it is quite implausible to be so emotional and tortured when he wakes
the 1971 Pilates, however, was just a bit confused and treated it as 'just a dream'
@anovus but the dream was proberly like a nightmare to him normally when you wake up from a nightmare you get little bit scare so thats why he is proberly sweating and crying quite a bit
The creepy thing is, that he sees it in his dream and then at the end of the DVD, it comes true.
RosesNightengales 1 week ago
The 1970s version was characterising 1970s.(BTW,JC there looking a bit 1790s:-)) This version captures our days of 2000/2010 to be constantly actual.How else would you like to make the story actual,if not set it contemporary?And set it almost gay,to reveal/to admit it full gayness in Herod´s scene.To say it is the mirror (from Pilat to Herod to Pilat) - meaning it is two stories in one:physical and spiritual.Sure,everyone knows.But take JC really spiritually only and guess what you get...
karelrysan 2 months ago
@karelrysan what do you mean? Your opinion makes me curious, though I didn't understand all of it.
Could you please explain your opinion of "gayness" in the new version of JCS?
SaiyaKyuu 1 month ago
I don't know what problems some of you r having with this version. Its been said that immitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I went as far as to get,not only the dvd but the original vhs tape of this marvelous musical. but give this version its due, its actually not that bad. But like I told others, you should have seen it in the drive in theaters in the earily seventies, what people were doing; it would have blown your minds.
Dbusdriver71 2 months ago
Again, this is kind of distracting. Pilate has what appears to be a whip in his bed - and he sleeps naked? While I think this man is extremely handsome to look at, it's not really in the spirit of JCS, I don't think. Very talented cast here, though!
msumedanthro 3 months ago
This man smiled gave me a smile today at the operahouse. Still starstruck.
Mickyeahh 3 months ago
@GalacticWarsPictures Yess!!!
EthanxClarke 3 months ago
Can we all just take a second to appreciate
1. His face.
2. His body.
3. His voice.
4. THE FACT THAT HE HAS A RIDING CROP IN BED WITH HIM.
MissRobot1 3 months ago 35
@MissRobot1
Yep..Ur totally right..n Im a man..totally straight..n this guy is awesome. The JCS musical is awesome..listened to the 1970s version every easter when I was a kid..still have the LP.
Condorhorizon 3 weeks ago
@MissRobot1 And armor.
bowserhunter1 6 days ago
I stand corrected. I thought they'd cut this. I wonder if "We Are Decided" is around here somewhere.
vidfan69 4 months ago
Muscle Pilate??? Noooo!!!!
ThingsThatVexMe 4 months ago
I don't like the decisions made in this scene. Pilate should not be angry as he seems to be in key moments of this song. Furthermore, Pilate should not be a bass.
hczxp91 5 months ago
@hczxp91 Well, you're right, he seems to be angry, but I think that's because he's scared about the dream, and that's the main feeling this scene wants to tell. Besides, I've listenend to thousands or millions of JC Superstar versions, and Fred Johanson will always be my favourite Pilate, his voice is freaking brilliant... Again, that's my opinion :)
OblivionAngel666 4 months ago 3
He sleeps...naked...?
Komnenit 5 months ago
his voice, his boodie... oh god, orgams.
Gabuchilovemanga 6 months ago
@Gabuchilovemanga organs?
waxlaxo 3 months ago
this is a more opera kind version :) but also very cool!
HRTF3dfreak 6 months ago
Fantastic. Period.
lcowles 6 months ago
Mute the video..
Instant pornography!
LimeyLassen 7 months ago
He is hot!!!
kshanafelt 7 months ago 2
wow, he's got such a silky voice!! It's lush!! XD
evebil123 7 months ago
He has the most amazing voice for this song. I absolutely love it
Maran01234 8 months ago
i like the old one better. this scene isn't so overacted in the original
TeamBrookegirly 8 months ago
Excellent! Like this low tenor better than the other versions in higher octave. His acting is great too.
blackwashtv1 8 months ago
esta versión es un insulto a la obra...
teneley 9 months ago
@teneley xqee?
NO !
calderonabbi 8 months ago
This is one of my favorite songs. His voice is amazing.
vegasjellyfish 9 months ago
I love this interpretation of Pilate- It shows how much that premonitiion scared him, and that he knew he had no control over what was about to happen. We see that he really WAS human, and that he didn't want to kill Jesus, but he was coerced into it... And he saw into present times, that Christans say Christ was "Crucified under Pontius Pilate", and it really disturbed him. You can see that he had human feelings. Just like we see that Jesus did. Some say it's wrong, but I love this humanity
ShadowPoet174 9 months ago 5
I saw JCS three times on stage, I know the movie and I know the 70's LP...
Johanson is the most expressive Pilate EVER!
KUDOS!
... where can I get the whole movie, I would even pay for it to complete my collection.
KaeruGaman 9 months ago 2
I swear this song is for a Baritone/Tenor, and if I'm not mistaken he is Bass lol
BigItalianTony 9 months ago
@BigItalianTony He really isnt. This song isn't low at all. He's a baritone with a resonant deep tone so it sounds lower than it is
cdrom789 7 months ago 2
Brilliant interpretation!
mohikaner2004 9 months ago
He has a good voice, but he sings the song pathetically
MortyBoy15 9 months ago
its so weird how in the beginning of this song, he's telling you what he saw in his dream. Then later on he sees it happening. Which is really creepy.
RosesNightengales 10 months ago
E' inavvicinabile all'originale del 1973.
bobocane2 10 months ago
Why does he sound so tortured? Pilate wouldn't have known the implications of the dream just yet...the torture isn't until later.
Also, I can't take this guy seriously. He reminds of a bear for some reason...like a giant teddy bear trying to be an authority figure. Though in this scene the singing isn't too bad, though at times a bit shouty...I prefer Dennen's voice by far.
WickedWitchElphaba 10 months ago
@WickedWitchElphaba i thought Pilate is supposed to be a governmental puppet... hence like a giant teddy bear trying to be an authority figure.
lumutmenjulurrr 10 months ago
I dunno. I think I like the 70's version better compared to this one. I liked the softness of Pilate's voice in that. This one is good, but I just find the other one more appealing to me.
Losaru 1 year ago
This is so great! I'm impressed..
lievenoa 1 year ago
fantastic.
chimpanzeecrap 1 year ago
rose and cross...
i would drink a poisonous cup for you...
if he did it...
plesisnjim 1 year ago
I can not listen to this version
freddymalins 1 year ago
I auditioned for my school's musical with this song, and i got the role i wanted
DJsaxby16 1 year ago
Poor Tom of Finland Pilate, I hate when I'm binding like that.
barofsolitude 1 year ago
kack emo schwuchtel. der braucht mal ne ordentliche line dann gehts auch wieder gut
DKMWeissensee 1 year ago
does anyone else think this pilate is kinda sexy? not so much his face, but his voice and bod? i'm sure he's naked under those sheets ;)
MDkid1 1 year ago 4
in the Gospel, was Pilate's wife the one with the dream?
Wellch 1 year ago
i'm in love with this man and his voice
joetoeb15 1 year ago
no no no this is full of fail. prefer the 73 version
lilgumshoe33 1 year ago
fantastic acting. beautiful singing. brovo.
erik5623 1 year ago 3
...oh man
I LOVE him
KrisselMajere 1 year ago
Quite good but I still prefer the orginal or at least the old edition of this film
Simonxp911 1 year ago
Great representation of Pilate
Mymloch 1 year ago 8
pilates is hot or fred johanson
atanacio25 1 year ago
great actor and singer!
TBSArmstrong 1 year ago 2
Can't best the original.
Altaranalt 1 year ago 6
esta muy bien yo se lo que dice porque como tengo el disco de camilo sesto 1976 pues se lo que dice
ManuelMolinaM1 1 year ago
This is one scene that is still on par with the 1973 version. Very well done.
iamnowchristine 1 year ago
we named our cat Pilate. one of the reason was because of Pontious Pilate
nileylove61551 1 year ago
@nileylove61551 haha...awesome, whats the other reasons?
MDkid1 1 year ago
Good Baritono!!!
(PD: I hate Youtube for mozilla)
gargoperro2 1 year ago
holy smoke its JAFFAR
kurumais 1 year ago 109
@kurumais what?
SaiyaKyuu 1 year ago
@kurumais thanks for that - very impressive interpretation.... almost classic...
DrOCroebe 1 year ago
@kurumais what? From Alladin?? Omg
elianne44 6 months ago in playlist Jesus Christ Superstar
it was is wifes dream though
leathelwepons3 1 year ago
@leathelwepons3 It was, but i guess that didnt really want to chuck in an extra character for one song
SlappaDeBassMon 1 year ago
@SlappaDeBassMon An extremely short song at that...
gpturner0924 1 year ago
It's the song , of course the singer is good, but that song....
MrPablopantoja 2 years ago
Aww so sad :(
He's sexy btw :D And his voice is so dark and deep! It's absolutely stunning.
Soesii 2 years ago 7
I prefer Barry Dennen
JackBauer1510 2 years ago 7
He has a really powerful voice, and still he manages to sound fragile and vulnerable in this song. That shows just how great his acting is! Hes great! Fred is the best Pilates! He nailed the role like Quast did with Javert!
24601JeanValjean 2 years ago 6
I would really love to see Fred as Javert. I think he'd be great. He's my first Pilate!
RosesNightengales 2 years ago 3
This Pilate really seemed to nail the part of a tortured soul, unlike the 1971 movie version.
batmous 2 years ago 6
@batmous
i think the two versions just approach the action differently
totally agree this version is more dramatic and powerful
but the 1971 version is more natural and realistic, coz in this scene, Pilates doesn't reli know the implication of his dream, rite? so it is quite implausible to be so emotional and tortured when he wakes
the 1971 Pilates, however, was just a bit confused and treated it as 'just a dream'
anovus 2 years ago 3
@anovus but the dream was proberly like a nightmare to him normally when you wake up from a nightmare you get little bit scare so thats why he is proberly sweating and crying quite a bit
nileylove61551 1 year ago
@anovus Good analysis, but it was 1973, not 1971
gpturner0924 1 year ago
@batmous 1973!!!!!
gpturner0924 1 year ago
I like his voice!
it`s so deep...
TheWolfThatIam 2 years ago 50
Good!
macimacs 2 years ago 6