Gethsemane - Zoltan Pallot

[godwinslawyer]

Gives me goosebumps every time...

[andrew19891019]

I was ROFL...xD

[DemonLDR]

Not bad, but not great. The audio quality may have something to do with that, but still, I doubt that it made too much difference. Good voice though.

[enricobperez]

Ted Neeley and Ian Gillan are still the best! Balsamo do not come close to these dudes!

[hajji0480]

where's the scream "WHY?" it's what makes this song unique and sought for... tsk.. so rare vocal technique just ted neely and deep purple can.. tsk... ;))

[SuperGTORacer]

I'm only 30, but I still much prefer this number sung the way it was originally meant to be performed... That is, performed by a true rocker. Does anyone know the history of Jesus Christ Superstar? It was so "outrageous that no producer would touch it so they (Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice) made a record instead (Sarah Brightman's words)." In amateur productions, I never expect them to do this, but I still want it at professional productions! I miss it!

This guy is excellent, though.

[SpicaBlueGiant]

Fat Jesus

[Motorcitymilo]

@SpicaBlueGiant HAAAA! You beat me to it!

[MrSuvy]

Színészi alakítás? Rosszul olvasok? Neeley, amikor Jézust játssza, érzek valamit, amit senki másnál. Vannak még figyelemre méltó próbálkozások, mint pl. Steve Balsamo, de ez nagyon gyenge. Ezt a színészi alakítást én is tudnám produkálni. Egyszerűen nem hiszem el, hogy ő Jézus, nem érzem át a fájdalmát. A gesztusai túlzottak, egyáltalán nem találja el a figurát. A hangja sem olyan jó. Meg az egész fickó irritálóan néz ki, mint egy malac, jó bár elismerem erről nem biztos hogy tehet.

[quiero3ver]

My fav: Michael Ball 

[MrSuvy]

Ez mi? Varga Miklós és Feke Pál mellett ez gyalázatos. Aki erre a dalra vállalkozik, az ki tudja már vágni azt a magas hangot. Mellesleg az egész előadás ott válik hiteltelenné, hogy mosolyog dal közben! Alapból, nem is Jézus-alkat, de ez mondjuk nem az ő hibája.

[heszter22]

@MrSuvy Nekem nagyon tetszik, főleg mint színészi alakítás. Ilyen értelemben egem jobban megfogott, mint az eredeti. A hangja is nagyon jó, és kimondottan tetszik, hogy nem akarja leutánozni az eredetit.

[MrSuvy]

@heszter22 jó persze, ízlések és pofonok:)

[ordibator]

@MrSuvy hogy ne lenne az ő hibája, hogy ilyen kis zsíros?

[MrSuvy]

@ordibator xD hát lehet benne valami

[GreyChild93]

i think Ted Neeley has ruined for all other Jesuses.... nothing seems good enough now

[erifg101]

if you guys wanna see amazing. look up the 1996 london cast recording, listen to the whole song. its crazy. the guys name is Steve Balsamo

[tenor529]

He's decent. The band totally sucks though. They're dragging like crazy, and the drummer can't keep a beat to save his life.

[anitaxl]

Qué lindo color de voz que tiene!!!!!

[fecopapa75]

Eléggé jól énekel!

[pecne]

he must be hungarian!

[Jalfredo]

OMG...! Lars Ulrich!

[GeorgeValjean]

Got to go to top G on 'why' or there's such a void in this song.

[Sonicmountain09]

Put. Your. Arms. Down.

[albrechtcen]

he's not that bad .........needs to lose weight though.

[janina062392]

glen carter is way better :D

[Shantaram82]

Oh my God!!! Jesus!!! He's a fat Jesus!!! I know now because he came in the earth... for to eat all food in the planet!!! Poor Jews people!!!!

[metalbass406]

Hey,give the guy a break....he's not a pro. There's no point comparing him to Balsamo or Neeley....for an amateur,I think the guy is a good singer.

[Scumbaa]

omg! boring! no power in the voice

[BackToTheRootsSinger]

He's quite good...

But doesn't seem to look like Jesus does he?

He looks like the devil...a creature coming straight from the underworld ;)

[quiero3ver]

@BackToTheRootsSinger maybe you can tell us what Jesus looked like, LOL.

In the Bible it`s written he was not good looking... please, all of you read to avoid so much ignorance. The truth will set you free !!!

[BackToTheRootsSinger]

@quiero3ver dude that was just a joke...lol

[starkittenx3]

i think hes quite good. (:

[nati966]

listen to niko beridze after this))))))))))))he is gratt

[kathie0823]

Give him a break. He's an amateur. Comparing him to Steve Balsamo and Colm Wilkinson is assanine!

He did a great job.

[Vito13]

average singer, bad actor

[kumikun]

this is good for an amateur performance : )

but the combination of acting and singing doesn't seem to do him much good.

But I'm surprised people are comparing him to proffesional long term famous singers, that's not really fair.

[ProBetax]

"Good" Singer, bad actor (:

[myrtemans]

OMG!! Steve Balsamo  is sooo much better!!!

[krisee10]

Where is the "headvoice"?

[SlightlySusan]

I like Colm Wilkinson and Steve Balsamo, not just for their outstanding voices, but for their acting and the physicality they bring to the role. Watch Colm's legs and how he braces himself for the high notes. Like to hear emotions behind this song: it is a show stopper.

[JHReinhold]

He has a nice voice, but misses on the acting. He is too in front of himself, playing to the audience and the song, using his hands so much for expression. I dont even get a hint of quiet demeanor or pain. I still think Ted Neeley is great the way he portrays this part, id check that out if you get chance.

[jd2011music]

@JHReinhold

Balsamo is the best for this. Ted Neeley is classic not doubt. However, for overall perfomance and the voice delivery of the emotion with perfect singing skills for musical stage song, one finds it hard not to agree that Steve Balsamo has it all! Check out Youtube for "Steve Balsamo - Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar - Ahoy, Holland - June 2004".

[lilithmoon1979]

@jd2011music sorry but then you didnt hear the 64 year old ted neeley who just hits the notes STILL which steve balsamo should be jealous of when he turns 64!!

[tertious3]

Good impassioned version, but this has been done better by many others especially the original by Ian Gillan. The orchestra and backing musicians sound like they are performing at a 1920's Greek wedding!

[idgogayforlabrie]

my favortie one is colm wilkinsons

[Thriller94]

@idgogayforlabrie Oh my god you're right his is the best!!

[quiero3ver]

@idgogayforlabrie and mine is Michael Ball , no doubt

[MsRosiecakes]

@idgogayforlabrie I agree!!!!!!!!!  Noone can sing it like Wilkinson.

[dobakeszter]

he tries so much.. tries to sing it out for proving the feeling.. nothing. sorry. ted neeley says a word in this song and i faint... this is not worth comparing. not a bit.not a bit.

[lizsec]

Enjoyed this - thanks for posting! I like the fact that it's one of the "cleaner" renditions I've heard (i.e. no screeching and very little deviation from the rhythm).

[mportmo]

F.U.....

[Rattlesnake180787]

oh no, when he isn't in the position to sing the high notes like ted neeley or drew sarich it sounds poor!

[JABATOMADRID]

Geronimo Rauch in Spain and Argentina...its the best....!!!!!This guy is not bad,but Geronimo is superior....more superior

[silverdogs2]

Prefer Colm Wilkinson singing this!

[Mutch820]

Not bad, but he's no Ted Neeley...

[jcsfan]

Thank goodness for that! :)

[EGM210]

@jcsfan Both aren't Ian Gillian

[Farkas62]

and no Ian Gillan ;-)

[Mutch820]

Another good point! :-) Saw him with the English cast back in the early 70's. Incredible...

[LesfleursdumalSofia]

@Mutch820 no one can be like Ted.....they are all good singer, but they miss the most important component to play Jesus Christ: THE SOUL. Ted had a richest voice cause he could sing out his soul and have may colours in his timbric...he's a natural born singer and his virtuosisms come out by nature, and are the consequences of singing not the starting point.

[DrWebflaxFLOO]

Can you upload The Temple & Everything's Alright?

[xstace13x]

no he isnt from hungry! none of th famiy r!!

[DrWebflaxFLOO]

While he clearly has the passion and a good voice, I really don't think he has the range for Jesus.

[Csilla16]

someone: is he hungarian? (sr he just living in other country?)

Zoltan 4eva... :D:D:D

[xstace13x]

i was only little wen i was in th show, i was in the kids chosus but i fink Zoltan is a god!!

his viose is amazing and he sings th song so well!!

rock on zoltan!!

xx

[xxsavemysoulxx]

I feel so lucky that I went to see this. =) I've always thought Zoltan's voice was amazing; thanks for putting the video up, I didn't think I'd get to see/hear this performance again.

[alanrobertson]

Great to see this again As the 'bad guy' in the production, I got to see this every night of the show and its superb. Kudos Zoltan.

[jadc7]

I was one of the disciples ...the atmosphere was electric ..was a great show...rock on Zoltan!!

[worcesterwombat]

Great voice. Possibly a little slow. Some passion in there though!

[jumpingcactusballs]

I agree great voice add more passion, wow ...what an awesomw voice , he is soo good !!!

[juustomiehet]

I can't believe you like Primus as much as me. And Winonas BB Beaver. Perfect!

[mike24jd]

the orchestra and drums really are too slow. if it was sped up, it wouldve sounded great. good job zoltan.

[Pandadude18]

Is it just me, or does this orchestration seem to be too slow?

[jumpingcactusballs]

yes you are correct.

[DrGrafenberg]

First of all, I know Zoltan, but am in no way biased when I say he has an excellent voice, can sing really well & can hold a note better than most people we hear in the pop world today.

He is also a very accomplished guitar player.

Zoltan has more talent in his little finger than you or I will ever have.

p.s. Did i forget to say how good looking he is too!

and has a beautiful wife!...god I hate him :p

As Robert Palmer once sang...some guys have all the luck!

[guitarfuhrer]

or maybe Rod Stewart

[jumpingcactusballs]

please... he is waaaay better than Rod Stewert...you Jest.

[juustomiehet]

I thank you for your honest views and you're all probably right. I didn't post this video and I'm amazed it's here at all. I reckon Alan posted it (Judas ) as he lives in the US now. I felt that someone who was so angry with his father would be very adrenalised, hence the breathing. It wasn't so much a contrivance as a way of feeling 'in character'. The camcorder exaggerates it a bit though. As my only attempt at am dram, I had a great time. Everyone in that show deserves an accolade. Z

[Zebonka]

Hey,

it's gutsy, I'll say that much!

[u90we90]

i'm amazing with his concentration

[nkeo]

he is over breathing to much air in lungs makes you feel out of breath

[Zebonka]

He's too obvious. Spending too much time trying to sound 'perfect', and not really emoting enough.

But he's miles better than the guy who was in the 2000 version. And he gets 5000 bonus points for having the name 'Zoltan'.