ted neely bring his unique style to it, Drew Sarich does too, both are spectacular voices on different levels, but in my opinion, it takes a lot more to do jesus than a spectacular voice, you need to be sincere, humble and caring, you have to give off an essence that not all have... Drew gives off a powerful Jesus performance, but Ted Neely was a better Jesus (the man behind the legend) i have played jesus in this musical, and it is extremely difficult so kudos to both , they became Jesus.
ya know he is anAMAZING singer but he is way too angry here and there is too much guitar. makes it like a metal concert rather than an emotional piece of theatre
@cpjc08 1. he is angry because he has been told he has to die. 2.its a rock opera guitar is allowed:) 3.this peice and this guys performance are incredibly emotional.
just my opinion on the matter. equally as valluable as urs
Maybe the most touching version I've heard since Neeley's and Balsamo's. No doubt stands the comparison with the greatest specialists of this amazing piece...
@Orfius1122 Well if you really think about it, any human being asked/told to die for seemingly no reason is going to be pretty angry. So "too angry" in said situation isn't exactly possible.
@Orfius1122 yeah man how mad would you be if you had to die to prove something that nobody believed? thats some serious passion in that performance he's a beast!
I agree that a voice likes this really portrays the "human side" of Jesus... but Jesus was human AND divine. This version is far too angry, I cant believe that he would throw a tantrum like this to the lord his god and father, even according to the script itself not just the bible.
Not bad, not bad at all, but he tries way too hard to be different and, thus, incorporates too many gimmicks, especially when it comes to the timing.
I'm a very open-minded person and I'm all for making a song your own and doing something new instead of imitating someone else's version. But this song has to come from the heart and from the Jesus characters, not from the brain or from wanting to show how versatile a singer one is.
I think this is the best rendition because the fact that JCS is a rock musical instead of Renaissance counterpoint portrays him as Jesus the human being who's not immune to getting angry or tired. Drew Sarich uses his stellar rock vocals and excellent musicianship to communicate the human side. Sometimes people portray Jesus as very divine and sing everything as crisply as possible, but it doesn't fit the music. I hope that made sense.
@Cronana It's not about how edgy the song is sung. Of course it's good to sing the song with a rock edge, I love that even. But this guy takes too many liberties with the song itself, the balance switches too much to his vocal gymnastics instead of the feeling and message the song wants to convey.
i love how this song evolved over the years with different performers. there will always be better voices as time goes by, but this guy understand the song and expressed it.....despair and fear on the verge of madness, christ's most vulnerable moment as a man.....and finally, surrender and acceptance because it was his duty....he sang it as such.
At first few listens, I thought Drew was good, but in the wrong role. I love his singing; and I loved the fire in his Judas. But his playing Jesus has grown on me. I think there's something superbly human in this Jesus - how his voice varies, from angry, desperate to pleading to just...resigned. I think one thing most of us have forgotten is that this a rock opera - and Drew reminds us of that. He reinvented the role, and pushed its boundatries. God, he's epic.
Hmm. I really love his singing, but I can't help feeling he's too passionate for Jesus. I absolutely *loved* him as Judas. Went through crying and squeeing and all - his Judas was pragmatic, acerbic, and passionate at the same time. I'm not sure if that kind of passion works for Jesus though. But his singing alone is worshippable.
Drew has an amazing vocal instrument but I much prefer his interpretation of Judas. His Jesus is just too whiney and he takes too many liberties with the melody. Still, you have to appreciate the energy and the sheer vocal acrobatics.
I love how he changes and moulds everything he does to be just how he wants it, it's so original, regardless of whether you think he fits it or not, he is a very gifted man.
Man, when Drew goes full distorted, it sounds awkward. I don't know if he is trained for that or what but it sounds like hurts. Sounds really throaty.
Oh, on topic, I totally agree. His Judas is absolutely phenomenal.
God. God god. Drew is probably the best Jesus I've ever heard. He's perfectly type-casted in this role. I usually think Drew's style is too much for most roles, but he's perfect for rock opera.
Great! Ted and Ian are the best but this guy rocks! We all need the high pitch for this music, I know you wait for it in every singer, don´t fuck yourself round it, it's very important, and it's the mark of the music. Just don´t like the hispanic-learned- english-by-listening-to-americans accent.
Drew can sing, but prefer his contempory stuff. Just him with a guitar is good. I agree he sings with no emotion at all, just wants to belt it out, who does he think he is Gillan, the master of the rock version. For me, Balsamo surpasses all others as the total package. Emotional, sincere, strong, captivating, for me he owns the stage . Neeley is the film legend, but still lacks the emotion, but he did what Webber/Rice expected in the film. Balsamo so versatile, check out his other stuff.
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yeah balsamo is better than everyone else. by far in my oppinion. and that's nothing against any of the others, it's just that balsamo is so incredible.
Unfortunately almost everyone saw Glenn Carter version. I cannot imagine why you think he is the best. His Jesus is whiny and self-centered. And Carter's voice is weak and unpleasant. Sorry, but you have to face the truth :)
You can't imagine? I wrote it out. I feel his singing was acted out excellently that his voice has gorgeous low and mid tones. You have your opinion but please save the lecture on facing the truth. I wrote to watch his because I wanted to share something I thought was great - It's ok with me if you don't agree...apparently it's not ok with you if I don't agree with you. Face your own. I'm doing fine.
But I would really like to know which part of Carter's acting you find excellent? Because what I see in this movie instead of Jesus is a weak person who has a childish pout on his face all the time and very often looks like he's going to cry like a woman.
As for his Broadway performance - he yells and whines, does a lot of hand gesturing, overacting in general (same goes for Tony Vincent) and he's just not Jesus.
All of this is, of course, just my personal opinion, and I'm prepared to change it if you could point out for me where Carter's acting is so perfect.
Almost ALL the Jesus's I've seen don't THOROUGHLY ACT intentions/feelings of Christ. A great voice without acting the words won't grip the hearts of the audience as it could. Glenn's emotions were from his heart&soul, through his body/eyes. It's undeniable that his character suffered, was angry, very scared and HUMAN. Maybe it's uncomfortable for you to see a man so honestly emotional. If DREW (EXCELLENT ACTOR with a great voice)wasJudas with Glenn that would've be perfection.
I agree wholeheartedly with Silivren. Glenn's voice is incredibly weak and I'm surprised he was cast, given this song's dynamics. His phrasing is so literal and on the beat, it's very unimaginative.
The 'emotion' he puts in is also poor, in my opinion. I find most of his little outbursts funny, and not in a good "laughing WITH you" way.
Drew, on the other hand, is very creative and has a powerful voice. His acting seems very good, too. But it's his creativity and voice I love the most.
OH. MY. GOD. This is simply horrific. This song is NOT meant to be screamed. I would say this is awesome acting incorporated into singing, but i can't even say that, because I cannot possibly Jesus being anything near that emotional. He turned a perfectly emotionally balanced song with vocal power, into a screamo song. Imagine what Lloyd Webber would say to that interpretation. It sounds like death metal in some bits. He is just taking the meaning of "rock opera" WAY too far.
I agree that Drew tends to scream a bit too much :) But this is actually a concert version of JCS that was made slightly more "rock" than usual :)
As for Webber I don't think any of us can guess what he thinks but I can well imagine that he'd like this performance as well any other. Because if you don't like something it doesn't automatically mean that it's "horrific" :)
yeah thanks for agreeing. I'm sorry for the capital letters haha. Yeah, when i said horrific, it was just my view of it. I can understand why people would like his voice, but really, everything i just said is only my opinion.
Drew Sarich seens to me a better actor than singer... wicht is great for this song... I've seen pavaroti-like singers with ten times less emotion than Drew...
I think he is amazing both as Jesus and Judas but I personally think his Judas is better.....plus I can say he's sexy as Judas and not get struck down by Jesus! LOL
I like him so much more as Judas than as Jesus. His voice just seems a lot more suited to that role. Eh. x3 Ian Gillan and Steve Balsamo are my definitive favorites.
hahaha wow...this is kinda screamo sounding at some points. very interesting. neeley and balsamo are still my favorites, but i have to give this guy some credit for adding something new to it :)
Drew is unbelievable! Please check out the video of Kurt Bowen's performance of this song. He is not a rock singer like Drew, but he shocked a lot of people with his portrayal of Jesus...INCREDIBLE!
i'll be performing drew's version of this song for my musical cabaret this coming november. i'll have someone reocrd it and see if i do drew proud. wish me luck!
Ted Neeley and Steve Balsamo will always be the best in my eyes, but I always get a smile on my face when someone does this song justice. Clearly he is a very talanted singer, just not my number one ^^ I give it a 4!
I NEED this audio!!! where/how can I get it?? I've looked online and couldn't find anything, then I had to resort to looking on limewire, and still haven't found anything... any advice as to how I could hunt this down??
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Are you guys serious with this? This noise is awful. I mean, if you want someone to replace Gerard from My Chemical Romance he's perfect for that, but as Jesus? Holy tragedy.
Anderson, though wonderful, was not the original Judas. Murray Head and Ben Vereen (from the original concept recording, and original Broadway cast) have that distinction. Head is tied with Anderson for second in my personal Judas Countdown List -- with Drew Sarich #1.
Good vocal by a very good singer but STEVE BALSAMO is the best for this song. No one can bit him on this. Check it out in Youtube for: “Steve Balsamo - Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar - Ahoy, Holland - June 2004”
AMAZING! FINALLY a possible hei to the mighty Neely. i think if you cant hit the notes in this tune then dont even bother. sure, you can still do it with emotion without the high notes. but come on, anyone who LOVES this song looks forward to those parts.
I don't like drew's version at all.He is screaming a lot and that such a shame because his voice is so beautiful. I love him in the role of judus and everything else that he sings. Steve Balsamo is the best singer for this song, i think.
Ah, finally. A version *with* the 'why'. I like it. Of course he's copying Ted's interpretation, but why should he do anything else? Ted's version is perfect.
I run Drew's Message Board, and I wanted to let you JCS fans know that I just got a call from Europe informing me that Drew will be playing Jesus again this year on March 20th, 2008 in Vienna's yearly concert.
I disagree. I've never heard a more emotional rendition. Gethsemane is a complicated song to approach from an acting standpoint, and I think drew nails all the emotions (anger, confusion, sadness, fear, a sense of betrayal) and still manages to kick the vocals out of the park.
listening to many jesus recordings and being a HUGE fan of JSC i have to say Drew tops them all off as judas and jesus he adds so much emotion to an emotion filled song that not everyone does. he is absoutely amazing and makes ted neely look like an amateur.
Wow! This is a freaking amazing version! Drew's voice sort of reminds me of Sebastian Bach of Skid Row. The original recorded version with Ian Gillan is still my favourite though. Overall, MUCH better than the Glenn Carter version, even though he does have a great voice. Ted, Ian, and Drew rock so much more.
I´ve listened to Ted Neeley since I have been 11. Now I´m 40 and get to know Drew Sarich and wow the throne is newly occupied. Drew has such a vivid control of the registers, timbres an colours as I never heard before.
Mr Trip: I love Ted (by the way did u saw him at Jay leno, great) but drew is more authentic, vivid, innocent, vulnerable and real to me. I´m struck. And by the way he has very fresh new lines. I love him, man.
I absolutely adore Sarich and this version is wonderful, but I think his voice is better suited to Judas. Just his tone of voice and acting just fits Judas perfectly nd I love seeing him play it. <3
i WISH that i could see his acting during this song because his vocals alone are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING... i cant imagine how much more amazing he is with the visual
Excellent version! I like it, except for the parts where it seems to me that his throat is breaking and the sounds don't go out so clear. Though I must admit this gives strength to the song. I very much like this version.
What is this shit? lbr, Drew should be bowing to Ted Neeley.
tonberrypie 4 days ago
Playing JC is a lot more than a scream. Ted Neely is still the best JC.
igorwoods 5 days ago
ted neely bring his unique style to it, Drew Sarich does too, both are spectacular voices on different levels, but in my opinion, it takes a lot more to do jesus than a spectacular voice, you need to be sincere, humble and caring, you have to give off an essence that not all have... Drew gives off a powerful Jesus performance, but Ted Neely was a better Jesus (the man behind the legend) i have played jesus in this musical, and it is extremely difficult so kudos to both , they became Jesus.
greekajp82 1 week ago
Good but I still prefer Ted Neeley or Steve Balsamo in that order
toservechrist1 2 months ago
Beautiful Wonderful rearrangement. Little scremo i didnt like but nun the less AMAZING! and it was live.
ManBig4 4 months ago
hell yeh!!!! best version i have heard!!! outstanding!!!!
tappytb 4 months ago 3
I've tried to sing this version of Gethsemane, please judge me...:)) Thx..
youtube.com/watch?v=LYAtcSrjOZs
Bejbr 6 months ago
This is awesome, great singing and guitar.
antoniarioka 6 months ago
this is awesome but my favorite performance is Steve Balsamo in Ahoy, Holland in 04. Its in the list next to the vid. Epic.
BigAsianFace 7 months ago
wonderful <3
rawrhattie97 8 months ago
ya know he is anAMAZING singer but he is way too angry here and there is too much guitar. makes it like a metal concert rather than an emotional piece of theatre
cpjc08 8 months ago
@cpjc08
IT'S AN EMOTIONAL PIECE OF METAL!!!!! YEAHHH
my absolute favorite musical, for every reason.
onoxtracks 6 months ago 3
@cpjc08 JCS is a rock opera so the guitar is definately allowed.
SketchupSchool 6 months ago
@cpjc08
the whole presumption of the song is that jesus was angry about his fate....so I think everything fits perfectly
1juggly 5 months ago 4
@cpjc08 1. he is angry because he has been told he has to die. 2.its a rock opera guitar is allowed:) 3.this peice and this guys performance are incredibly emotional.
just my opinion on the matter. equally as valluable as urs
maxtheapple 2 months ago
I love how manly Drew portrays Jesus in the song. It makes Jesus' fears all the more powerful.
Camalot777 8 months ago
Maybe the most touching version I've heard since Neeley's and Balsamo's. No doubt stands the comparison with the greatest specialists of this amazing piece...
ThorgarManowar 8 months ago 2
sure can sing, but screams too much.
railander 8 months ago
Can we not discuss religious beliefs on this video? Let's discuss the actual merits of the video...
flautist15 9 months ago
I love this so, so much.
lunalovin 10 months ago
LITTLE too angry, much better suited as Judas!
OneBoredSoul 10 months ago
This is.. Simply awe inspiring.
metalheadrock 11 months ago 2
there are some parts that i thought were too angry...mainly the "I'd have to know my lord" just before the scream. other than that this is amazing.
Orfius1122 1 year ago
@Orfius1122 Well if you really think about it, any human being asked/told to die for seemingly no reason is going to be pretty angry. So "too angry" in said situation isn't exactly possible.
thissignupisannoying 1 year ago 3
@Orfius1122 yeah man how mad would you be if you had to die to prove something that nobody believed? thats some serious passion in that performance he's a beast!
jpguitarguy 1 year ago
I agree that a voice likes this really portrays the "human side" of Jesus... but Jesus was human AND divine. This version is far too angry, I cant believe that he would throw a tantrum like this to the lord his god and father, even according to the script itself not just the bible.
Ndc1Ch33r102 1 year ago
If a Jesus would have such a voice, i would be a catolic.
Soahi 1 year ago
@Soahi Catholic?
xKaraAnnJx 1 year ago 2
@xKaraAnnJx forgive my english :D
Soahi 8 months ago
Not bad, not bad at all, but he tries way too hard to be different and, thus, incorporates too many gimmicks, especially when it comes to the timing.
I'm a very open-minded person and I'm all for making a song your own and doing something new instead of imitating someone else's version. But this song has to come from the heart and from the Jesus characters, not from the brain or from wanting to show how versatile a singer one is.
Spainkiller 1 year ago
I think this is the best rendition because the fact that JCS is a rock musical instead of Renaissance counterpoint portrays him as Jesus the human being who's not immune to getting angry or tired. Drew Sarich uses his stellar rock vocals and excellent musicianship to communicate the human side. Sometimes people portray Jesus as very divine and sing everything as crisply as possible, but it doesn't fit the music. I hope that made sense.
Cronana 1 year ago 9
@Cronana It's not about how edgy the song is sung. Of course it's good to sing the song with a rock edge, I love that even. But this guy takes too many liberties with the song itself, the balance switches too much to his vocal gymnastics instead of the feeling and message the song wants to convey.
Spainkiller 1 year ago
Po prostu chwyta za serce....
tapeta123 1 year ago
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i love how this song evolved over the years with different performers. there will always be better voices as time goes by, but this guy understand the song and expressed it.....despair and fear on the verge of madness, christ's most vulnerable moment as a man.....and finally, surrender and acceptance because it was his duty....he sang it as such.
jgalt7 1 year ago
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jgalt7 1 year ago
This is just too awesome
Danx360 1 year ago
At first few listens, I thought Drew was good, but in the wrong role. I love his singing; and I loved the fire in his Judas. But his playing Jesus has grown on me. I think there's something superbly human in this Jesus - how his voice varies, from angry, desperate to pleading to just...resigned. I think one thing most of us have forgotten is that this a rock opera - and Drew reminds us of that. He reinvented the role, and pushed its boundatries. God, he's epic.
coldthermistor 1 year ago 4
Hmm. I really love his singing, but I can't help feeling he's too passionate for Jesus. I absolutely *loved* him as Judas. Went through crying and squeeing and all - his Judas was pragmatic, acerbic, and passionate at the same time. I'm not sure if that kind of passion works for Jesus though. But his singing alone is worshippable.
RangerofAnor 1 year ago 2
Drew has an amazing vocal instrument but I much prefer his interpretation of Judas. His Jesus is just too whiney and he takes too many liberties with the melody. Still, you have to appreciate the energy and the sheer vocal acrobatics.
maestrohammer 1 year ago
this is good but
freek bartels is better
biesgies 1 year ago
@biesgies Definitley NOT! XD
Conroy15 1 year ago
I love how he changes and moulds everything he does to be just how he wants it, it's so original, regardless of whether you think he fits it or not, he is a very gifted man.
tomaswolstenholme 1 year ago
I don't think there is such a thing as overacting on a biblical scale.
Doomitume 1 year ago 2
He's good, but not the best. Hes more suited for Judas, because I don't see Jesus screaming at all.
Dawsham 1 year ago
Man, when Drew goes full distorted, it sounds awkward. I don't know if he is trained for that or what but it sounds like hurts. Sounds really throaty.
Oh, on topic, I totally agree. His Judas is absolutely phenomenal.
ZeroSwitch 1 year ago
STEVE BALSAMO FOREVER!!
ilsb08 1 year ago
i love michael balls version but this is really different.. but i like it
Musical4Tonja 1 year ago
oh my goddd! he is acctually amazingggg <3
WhiteFaceVampire97 2 years ago
Wow. Beautifully done.
Master vocalist at his best!
zoomjoel 2 years ago
wow...he is really freakin' good, possibly better than Ted Neeley, close though....
TheDeaf424242 2 years ago
I will always stay faithful to Ted Neeley as my favorite Jesus ... but Drew Sarich is cutting it very, very close.
(I saw him on Broadway in 'Les Mis' without even knowing how talented he was before!)
notsosugarfree 2 years ago 3
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steve balsamo slight better I guess
killiannetje 2 years ago
I agree. Drew is totally AWESOME, but I prefer him performing the Judas character. Steve Balsamo has a sweeter voice
LandaTM 1 year ago
God. God god. Drew is probably the best Jesus I've ever heard. He's perfectly type-casted in this role. I usually think Drew's style is too much for most roles, but he's perfect for rock opera.
bboymasochist 2 years ago 8
brilliant.
sandcircle 2 years ago 3
Thank you!!! This just might be the best Gethsemane I've heard. And I've heard quite a few....
thefishbowlman 2 years ago 2
Sorry I misspelled Rob's name it's Rob Folwer or something well, I'll just say Rob.
williamchristy94 2 years ago
it's Rob Fowler
jakuza15 2 years ago
Thank you so much may you live a long healthy life.
williamchristy94 2 years ago
I think Drew Sirach and Rob Flower as Pilate were the best actors in this play.
williamchristy94 2 years ago
i love drew =D, hope one day i'll be singing like that
montaraus 2 years ago
Great! Ted and Ian are the best but this guy rocks! We all need the high pitch for this music, I know you wait for it in every singer, don´t fuck yourself round it, it's very important, and it's the mark of the music. Just don´t like the hispanic-learned- english-by-listening-to-americans accent.
zappasoul 2 years ago
Um. Drew IS an american :)
Silivren 2 years ago
yeah... just a little american...
hes shamelessly broadway, but incredible
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Please watch the Glenn Carter version. He's a revelation in acting and voice. Truly the BEST.
jozaphoenix 2 years ago
He was good, can't argue that.
Skullin7r 2 years ago
hes alriteee
he screams abit though
but then still amazinnnnn :)
x12madhattie12x 2 years ago
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x12madhattie12x 2 years ago
wow! he's so incredibly amazingly amazing! Espeshi in Les Miz!
Lblondi95 2 years ago 2
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x12madhattie12x 2 years ago
Drew can sing, but prefer his contempory stuff. Just him with a guitar is good. I agree he sings with no emotion at all, just wants to belt it out, who does he think he is Gillan, the master of the rock version. For me, Balsamo surpasses all others as the total package. Emotional, sincere, strong, captivating, for me he owns the stage . Neeley is the film legend, but still lacks the emotion, but he did what Webber/Rice expected in the film. Balsamo so versatile, check out his other stuff.
telbridget 2 years ago
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yeah balsamo is better than everyone else. by far in my oppinion. and that's nothing against any of the others, it's just that balsamo is so incredible.
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Please watch the Glenn Carter version. He's a revelation in acting and voice. Truly the BEST.
jozaphoenix 2 years ago
Unfortunately almost everyone saw Glenn Carter version. I cannot imagine why you think he is the best. His Jesus is whiny and self-centered. And Carter's voice is weak and unpleasant. Sorry, but you have to face the truth :)
Silivren 2 years ago
You can't imagine? I wrote it out. I feel his singing was acted out excellently that his voice has gorgeous low and mid tones. You have your opinion but please save the lecture on facing the truth. I wrote to watch his because I wanted to share something I thought was great - It's ok with me if you don't agree...apparently it's not ok with you if I don't agree with you. Face your own. I'm doing fine.
jozaphoenix 2 years ago
Ok, now I feel bad. Sorry.
But I would really like to know which part of Carter's acting you find excellent? Because what I see in this movie instead of Jesus is a weak person who has a childish pout on his face all the time and very often looks like he's going to cry like a woman.
Silivren 2 years ago
As for his Broadway performance - he yells and whines, does a lot of hand gesturing, overacting in general (same goes for Tony Vincent) and he's just not Jesus.
All of this is, of course, just my personal opinion, and I'm prepared to change it if you could point out for me where Carter's acting is so perfect.
Sorry for my English :)
Silivren 2 years ago
Almost ALL the Jesus's I've seen don't THOROUGHLY ACT intentions/feelings of Christ. A great voice without acting the words won't grip the hearts of the audience as it could. Glenn's emotions were from his heart&soul, through his body/eyes. It's undeniable that his character suffered, was angry, very scared and HUMAN. Maybe it's uncomfortable for you to see a man so honestly emotional. If DREW (EXCELLENT ACTOR with a great voice)wasJudas with Glenn that would've be perfection.
Best to you ~J
jozaphoenix 2 years ago
I agree wholeheartedly with Silivren. Glenn's voice is incredibly weak and I'm surprised he was cast, given this song's dynamics. His phrasing is so literal and on the beat, it's very unimaginative.
The 'emotion' he puts in is also poor, in my opinion. I find most of his little outbursts funny, and not in a good "laughing WITH you" way.
Drew, on the other hand, is very creative and has a powerful voice. His acting seems very good, too. But it's his creativity and voice I love the most.
ibanezcassidy 2 years ago 3
I personally saw no emotion in his acting and heard no emotion in his voice in the movie. Sorry, I have to agree with the others.
MithraMusic 2 years ago
@Silivren Tony vincent is actually very good u can do better then can ?
aliciah10 1 year ago
@aliciah10 Tony Vincent is an excellent singer, but he can't act for his life.
I'm good at what I do :)
Silivren 1 year ago
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OH. MY. GOD. This is simply horrific. This song is NOT meant to be screamed. I would say this is awesome acting incorporated into singing, but i can't even say that, because I cannot possibly Jesus being anything near that emotional. He turned a perfectly emotionally balanced song with vocal power, into a screamo song. Imagine what Lloyd Webber would say to that interpretation. It sounds like death metal in some bits. He is just taking the meaning of "rock opera" WAY too far.
jc19940 2 years ago
I agree that Drew tends to scream a bit too much :) But this is actually a concert version of JCS that was made slightly more "rock" than usual :)
As for Webber I don't think any of us can guess what he thinks but I can well imagine that he'd like this performance as well any other. Because if you don't like something it doesn't automatically mean that it's "horrific" :)
Silivren 2 years ago
yeah thanks for agreeing. I'm sorry for the capital letters haha. Yeah, when i said horrific, it was just my view of it. I can understand why people would like his voice, but really, everything i just said is only my opinion.
jc19940 2 years ago
Very good actually! Really good singer, but not the best I've seen. But he should play judas!
Droogie2Deth 2 years ago
Drew Sarich seens to me a better actor than singer... wicht is great for this song... I've seen pavaroti-like singers with ten times less emotion than Drew...
fndalves 2 years ago
I think he is amazing both as Jesus and Judas but I personally think his Judas is better.....plus I can say he's sexy as Judas and not get struck down by Jesus! LOL
luvdrma09 2 years ago
He does get screamo at some parts, but that just makes it all the more intense.
...I feel really slimy 'cause I think he's sexy, and... he's playing JESUS. *goes off to confession*
MonicaOnBroadway 2 years ago
Get thee to a nunnery!!!
GJR1975 2 years ago 3
lol!! nice
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amazing? cant be seriuos T E R R I B L E
sharkeddy 2 years ago
Explain what you mean
Silivren 2 years ago
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his voice is too high for judas but very good for jesus!
Jakobus367 3 years ago
wrong
Coovex 3 years ago 10
he has a strange accent in his voice is he american??? something like not men meaaaan
Jakobus367 3 years ago
He is an American. From St. Louis.
Silivren 3 years ago
I love this guy, anything's better than Sebastian Bach!
Julianakun 3 years ago 9
I like him so much more as Judas than as Jesus. His voice just seems a lot more suited to that role. Eh. x3 Ian Gillan and Steve Balsamo are my definitive favorites.
iloveakabane 3 years ago
eh i'll take Balsamo any day over this screaming. i get the interpertation but I personally prefer Balsamo.
hitmen1116 3 years ago
hahaha wow...this is kinda screamo sounding at some points. very interesting. neeley and balsamo are still my favorites, but i have to give this guy some credit for adding something new to it :)
teteds06 3 years ago 2
This is amazing
Coovex 3 years ago 2
drew transcends so much...but i really do like him better as judas, just because its such a more compelling role....
tomakeyoumylamb 3 years ago
so much better than Colm, in my eyes Colm Wilkinson is the best Jean Val Jean, but Drew Sarich is the superior in this song.
guitarguru62 3 years ago 2
Drew is unbelievable! Please check out the video of Kurt Bowen's performance of this song. He is not a rock singer like Drew, but he shocked a lot of people with his portrayal of Jesus...INCREDIBLE!
MIStageFan 3 years ago
i'll be performing drew's version of this song for my musical cabaret this coming november. i'll have someone reocrd it and see if i do drew proud. wish me luck!
youdontknowjack24 3 years ago
how the fuck can anyone sing like that?????
jesus
incredible
cpjc08 3 years ago 7
lmao jesus is correct.
xXBeeBeeXx 3 years ago
Ted Neeley and Steve Balsamo will always be the best in my eyes, but I always get a smile on my face when someone does this song justice. Clearly he is a very talanted singer, just not my number one ^^ I give it a 4!
aanorith 3 years ago
I NEED this audio!!! where/how can I get it?? I've looked online and couldn't find anything, then I had to resort to looking on limewire, and still haven't found anything... any advice as to how I could hunt this down??
nicmiles1 3 years ago 2
u get it on itunes. Its a german production i guess from Vienna. Theres nearly the whole opera w/ Drew. Much fun
Sturmfranco 3 years ago
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good... but not great... The Orchestra is amazing, but singer sing more like a pop-singer...
Ian Gillan sang this song THE BEST.. Gillan is unbeatable...
georgiansolitaire 3 years ago
Pop?....obv. not a music person.....
Sciguy123 3 years ago 7
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Are you guys serious with this? This noise is awful. I mean, if you want someone to replace Gerard from My Chemical Romance he's perfect for that, but as Jesus? Holy tragedy.
blo0dyme 3 years ago
He would be the best Judas ever =P
realias 3 years ago 7
Lol, never mind, in the next clip he was Judas :DD I'll listen to that now :D
realias 3 years ago 5
That's of course your opinion, but I say that no one can beat Carl Anderson, the original Judus.
Drysku11 3 years ago
Anderson, though wonderful, was not the original Judas. Murray Head and Ben Vereen (from the original concept recording, and original Broadway cast) have that distinction. Head is tied with Anderson for second in my personal Judas Countdown List -- with Drew Sarich #1.
kiwilerner 3 years ago 2
Carl Anderson wasnt the original lol. Murray Head was. Nice try though.
psilva17 2 years ago
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He's alright, but it seems he's trying a bit too hard. Too high too soon & it takes the edge off the high note everybody's expecting.
whodareswinswhat 3 years ago
best version ever
jeenzz 3 years ago 16
@jeenzz
Good vocal by a very good singer but STEVE BALSAMO is the best for this song. No one can bit him on this. Check it out in Youtube for: “Steve Balsamo - Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar - Ahoy, Holland - June 2004”
jd2011music 10 months ago
He'd be good at screamo. lol He's amazing! His emotions pour out into each song he sings.
hermitcrabcare 3 years ago 10
UNBELIEVABLE
chriscur08 3 years ago 7
AMAZING! FINALLY a possible hei to the mighty Neely. i think if you cant hit the notes in this tune then dont even bother. sure, you can still do it with emotion without the high notes. but come on, anyone who LOVES this song looks forward to those parts.
guitarfuhrer 3 years ago
DREW SARICH is Amazing!!!! i would love to see him sing live!!!!
mmgringoire2 3 years ago 4
you should hes unbelievable
especially in les mis
chriscur08 3 years ago
wow
MikeFForever 3 years ago 3
I don't like drew's version at all.He is screaming a lot and that such a shame because his voice is so beautiful. I love him in the role of judus and everything else that he sings. Steve Balsamo is the best singer for this song, i think.
kayaminnie 3 years ago
Ah, finally. A version *with* the 'why'. I like it. Of course he's copying Ted's interpretation, but why should he do anything else? Ted's version is perfect.
ahypnos 3 years ago 2
I LOVE DREW SARICH!!!!!
carly3592 3 years ago 6
INCREIBLE!!!!!!!!!
The first real version of this song. Ted is the best, balsamo is great, and this man, Drew, has made the best version of this song.
siwa69 3 years ago
Incredible, great, superb!
Veleaile 3 years ago 4
One of the most incredible versions I've ever seen.
Veleaile 3 years ago 6
F'ing hell!!!!! This man is BLOODY AMAZING!!!!!!
Cai36Cai 3 years ago 4
phantastic!
elphaba333 3 years ago 4
how can i get this traaaaaaaaaaaaaack??????? i looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove iiiiiit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kendallreeve 3 years ago 4
great!!
StreisandSinger 3 years ago
la kago...de verdad me hi¿ubiera gustado verlo actuar...la kagoooo
ricardo3vp 3 years ago
I'm a Brit so I dunno who this fella is but he's the only dude to come close to Ted Neeley. Well done Drew.
Wellsybeer 3 years ago
I run Drew's Message Board, and I wanted to let you JCS fans know that I just got a call from Europe informing me that Drew will be playing Jesus again this year on March 20th, 2008 in Vienna's yearly concert.
LadyD224 3 years ago 2
good... very good feeling
but i still prefer Steve Balsamo
pecwhist 3 years ago
i don't like the way he did this at all. i'm glad the other guy got the role. he's too angry, and not sad enough.
knataliex 3 years ago
I disagree. I've never heard a more emotional rendition. Gethsemane is a complicated song to approach from an acting standpoint, and I think drew nails all the emotions (anger, confusion, sadness, fear, a sense of betrayal) and still manages to kick the vocals out of the park.
LukeWehner 3 years ago
this is spine shivering.
wow.<3
hopelessfate4ever 3 years ago
Drew and Ian= Best versions
fattigjonen 3 years ago
listening to many jesus recordings and being a HUGE fan of JSC i have to say Drew tops them all off as judas and jesus he adds so much emotion to an emotion filled song that not everyone does. he is absoutely amazing and makes ted neely look like an amateur.
coleyxx3 3 years ago
eeeeeeasy there, fella , with the "ted neeley amateur"
Anatolij86 3 years ago
Wow! This is a freaking amazing version! Drew's voice sort of reminds me of Sebastian Bach of Skid Row. The original recorded version with Ian Gillan is still my favourite though. Overall, MUCH better than the Glenn Carter version, even though he does have a great voice. Ted, Ian, and Drew rock so much more.
FanHalen5150 4 years ago 2
I´ve listened to Ted Neeley since I have been 11. Now I´m 40 and get to know Drew Sarich and wow the throne is newly occupied. Drew has such a vivid control of the registers, timbres an colours as I never heard before.
Mr Trip: I love Ted (by the way did u saw him at Jay leno, great) but drew is more authentic, vivid, innocent, vulnerable and real to me. I´m struck. And by the way he has very fresh new lines. I love him, man.
Sturmfranco 4 years ago 9
I totally agree, and Drew really fills the "Rock Opera" status.
Actor106 4 years ago 4
There is only a Jesus Christ: Ted Neeley.... where is the soul???? he has skill but no soul
MrTrip88 4 years ago
what do you mean where is the soul? if this performance has not soul then nothing has one.
alejandrothunder 4 years ago 3
I don't like Ted Neeley at all, so I respectfully disagree...
Actor106 4 years ago
agree
Anatolij86 3 years ago
That voice... what a gift.
CrawfordInACrate 4 years ago 3
Where did you get this recording? It's so amazing!!
Swankified 4 years ago 4
best ever !! awsome
jeenzz 4 years ago 4
it's my favourite song=)
Jiwpgakis 4 years ago 3
LOVE this song and you have really done it justice. Fabulous!!
millydunn 4 years ago 4
lol he played judas, but he can rock out jesus' biggest song in the show...he's freakin amazing.
moe4psu23 4 years ago 3
I LOVE this version! I'm an alto and I can't hit that high G!
MattNMoo64 4 years ago
I absolutely adore Sarich and this version is wonderful, but I think his voice is better suited to Judas. Just his tone of voice and acting just fits Judas perfectly nd I love seeing him play it. <3
nimechan 4 years ago 2
Yeah, I agree....
I think his tone is just perfect for Judas, but my God he rocks everytime!
He's almost not human....lololol....what a voice!
Love it!
LolaFanucchi 4 years ago 3
OMG, totally agree with redblackBROADWAY!
PaulaHewson 4 years ago
Thank You ( High Five) x
jonnyActor 4 years ago
well Drew played off broadway Judas to the wonderful Billy Porter's Jesus
i think when he was like 3years old
just kidding but he was young
musicaltheatre666 4 years ago
Superb version, he makes it his own. Where the other ones are more sad, tired and emotional Jesus'es, his one has more anger. Love it!
JOhanny81 4 years ago 2
yeah He did play judas in the broadway version
rastativ 4 years ago
no he didn't :)
Silivren 4 years ago
I can only imagine how stunning it looks on video... wow!
ilze82 4 years ago
dint he play Judas in the broadway performance? i dnt remember him being Jesus
poppinpinoy 4 years ago
Drew was never in JCS on Broadway. His first Broadway production was Lestat.
LadyRiwen 4 years ago
great voice second after original:)im very impresed
Plastovaflaska 4 years ago
oh my god...
there are just no words for him
i WISH that i could see his acting during this song because his vocals alone are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING... i cant imagine how much more amazing he is with the visual
ughh i love him
i wouldve loved to see him in JCS!
redblackBROADWAY 4 years ago
Excellent version! I like it, except for the parts where it seems to me that his throat is breaking and the sounds don't go out so clear. Though I must admit this gives strength to the song. I very much like this version.
darkly63 4 years ago
MYYYYYY GOOOOOD!!!! HE IS PERFECT!
MarioCarvalho 4 years ago