I don't beleive Glenn Carter. Imho, he is greate mismatch. Too sexy, smtimes too flippant, smtimes too angry to be The Son of God :((( there's no modesty, no greatness of spirit in him.
Compare his performance with another ones. There are a lot of, besides Ted Neeley.
For example there is a Russian tenor - try to search by words 'Gleb Matveichuk Gethsemane' on youtube.
when I see him performing this aria I feel as if he really becomes Jesus talking to His Father and going to die!
@TheSea1otter How can you be the son of god and not be angry at him? I think the difference between the god that is described directly in the bible and indirectly through the actions he either commanded or let happen is VAST. That's why I like the Neely and Balsamo version the best, they portray the "WTF is really going on here" the best.
Stop comparing singers. Please. Glenn's voice is the polar voice of Ted's. Glenn's is very smooth and more musical theatre-like while Ted's is more husky and rustic and obviously staying true to his profession more on the rock-side for the rock-opera. Both very different interpretations to the show, also both very GOOD interpretations.
for all of you that say Glenn cant sing I would like to see u try and sing this song.. Its obviously difficult and I think Glenn is a great singer.The first time i heard him sing this song i was blown away at how high he hit those notes. Glenn dont listen to the haters u r a great performer and i will always love your performance as Jesus Christ Superstar! :) <3 and stop comparing him to Ted Neely both are talented in their own ways so stop comparing!
Unfortunately its not comparable to Ted Neeley performance - he was so amazing. But for me the best Jesus ever is a version of czech singer Kamil Strihavka - amazing and powerful voice - unfortunately its not a video and it is in czech language - but just listen and compare to Glenn Carter.
@CaptainBasch1 You are right - Unfortunately its not comparable to Ted Neeley performance - he was so amazing. But for me the best Jesus ever is a version of czech singer Kamil Strihavka - amazing and powerful voice - unfortunately its not a video and it is in czech language - but just listen and compare to Glenn Carter.
@SixMax418 yes... but, Jesus was still a MAN, with all man's failings and fears...
Are you not afraid to die? You're a braver man than I, in that case. And, it was displayed from JUDAS' p.o.v, that Jesus was just a man doing extraordinary things.
J'ai écouté la version dont beaucoup de personnes disaient beaucoup de bien de Steve Balsamo et franchement, Glenn Carter sur cette chanson est mille fois meilleur. Il ne fait pas que bien chanter, il joue aussi son personnage. Balsamo est plus statique à côté. De plus il le chante beaucoup mieux.
Okay, I know this is really random and nitpicky, but, along with thinking that Ted Neeley is SO MUCH BETTER than this guy, am I the only one who saw this and went, ". . . Why doesn't Jesus have a beard?"
I mean, really, considering the fact that He most likely looked Middle Eastern but is often portrayed as Caucasian, I know it's a small detail, but I've just always thought Jesus should have facial hair. :) Clean-shaven, He looks too much like a pretty boy from a corny boy band, haha. :p
His singing and acting are fairly poor. His head voice lacks in power and resonance (flute-like sound), and is too dissociated from his chest voice. His painfully affected acting, full of unnatural expressions and diction, reminds us he is only pretending — undermining the very purpose of acting. I get the impression that he is a spoiled child crying for his Hot Wheels miniature. No real feel of depression, anger, doubt; no distress at all. Only childish whining.
I'm an atheist but even so I cannot helping crying all the times I see this video just because of Carter's performance. So touching the way he sings...and what a voice!!
Glenn is one of the most natural actor in Jesus role I've ever seen. I love this version sooo much, because during "Gethsemane" Jesus prays for the last time, desperately asking his heavenly father to "take this cup away". And his acting... just... wow! Most of commentators are speaking about his vocal skills. But what about acting? It's a part from musical, not just a song. Glenn made very very very good Jesus. I am proud of him.
To be honest, Ian Gillan's scream is better. I respect this actor his vocal skills, but, his screams are just, in a hursh way of saying, lame. Well, It's my opinion.
I think that he is an amazing preformer, and an increadible singer. but i think his voice is a little too soft for the part. Still way better than lots of of people!
I am in love with this version, I can't go two days without watching it!!!!!!!!! Glenn has an amazing voice, so strong yet so beautiful! Sometimes I imagine GLenn right next to me, I am obsessed!!!!!!!!
Glenn Carter is amazing, he makes does a very good impression of Jesus. I can't go a week without watching this movie. Glenn has a beautiful voice, and anyone who disagrees is insane. Sometimes I imagine him next to me, by my side and everything I own is covered in something involving Glenn Carter!!!!! I love him so!!!!!
@SuperGoldenchild12 Dude i love youu :L,, i am obsessed with glenn carter and i always say he is the best at portrayin jesus and people always argue with me,, glenn in amazing :)
can we not argue which Jesus is the best?, I mean you can't expect them to all be the same, so why compare? I love different ways this role/and this song can be pulled off, this really ranks up there for me
would it be wrong for a girl to sing this song cause i really love it and i feel i could put alot of emotion into it and do it really well but im not sure if it would be right :/ plz some one respond
Wrong? Depends where the listener's beliefs stand. However, even for a non-believer, a woman singing this song would be beyond strange and nonconcordant. So, where normally I don't even care that a woman sings a song written for a man or vice-versa, this would be so strange that it would actually detract from the emotion of it. So I would advise against it.
@AwsomeSinger2B It wouldn't be wrong for a girl to sing this. I teach singing and had a girl do this for her singing exams. It sounded amazing. I'm sure you could do it some justice. Post vid on here if you can and we can see whether u did
@AwsomeSinger2B There wouldn't be anything wrong with singing it for personal satisfaction but it wouldn't make sense for an audition or a recital if that is what your asking.
The singing- nasally, poor vowel shapes, breath support is weak. Can't hit the high notes at all, very squeaky. You could tell he struggled with it. No power, and at times just blasty. Diction was sloppy in places.
The acting? Overly-dramatic, goofy and awkward, the emotion unbelievable, nothing raw about it. No power. The vocal inflections were wrong. The staging was also poor, his movements weird.
That was incredibly powerful. It took some getting used to to see Jesus without the beard, but the acting in this song, and the delivery just blows me away. Bravo!
I'm sorry to say - but this is not the Jesus I imagine in this situation. At least not a Jesus who is preparing to die. He has some feminine feature that ruins the effect. Moreover, I miss the fear from his acting.
All in all, this was the least convincing version thus far. But, tastes differ...
This is way overdone for my liking. Too much dramatics, not enough true emotion. Not to mention vocal impressiveness. I suppose John Farnham ruined me for any other Jesus, though.
I wish people would stop comparing Glenn Carter to other Jesuses (Jesi?)! Every actor is unique and interprets the part entirely differently. I think he did an awesome job!
@Gekkonidae11 My Dad once said: "If you´ve done a great job, don´t try to make it even better!" Or with other words: When there is a version of something, that is great and magical, why then make one after another??? AND when i try to fit in the footsteps of someone, i have to except that i´ll be compared!! And Yes, it is a great Job Carter does or did, but I think Neeley´s more authentic... sry for my bad english...
Glenn has a quite superior rendition of Jesus for two reasons. One is that he understands his role with a sensitivity that does him credit (since the point is to show Christ as a real man, with real feelings and a real burden, struggling under intense and dangerous scrutiny. Nobody actually understands him, just as he says, and he exasperatedly fears they never shall). The other is that the combined expressions of his body, face, and voice serve his unique and stunning interpretation well.
All the versions are great.. We can only discuss which is the best. I think it depends on what type of men we prefer...it makes a lot. Glenn is just amazing, thou I think that Ted sang it stronger, but Czech Jesus Kamil Strihavka could as well be compared..for his voice is just....stunning! Enjoy everybody!
@845aleirbag I watched this with an open mind... It's nice, and different that Ted's version. Ted Neeley did a more passionate, stronger, gut wrenching version, in my opinion.. The original cast of JCSS was so good... Hard act to beat...
i would love other musical lovers to tell me what they think of my version of Gethsemane from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. It is my absolute favourite musical and i heard webber is doing a concert tour of it and i'm desperate to get a role so if any of you have his email adress and you like this please pass on the link (I know thats a long shot haha).
Neeley set the benchmark for this role, it's not been met yet. I suspect when you've been doing the role for over three decades - you get good at it...
I agree...when I saw Steve wipe the snot and tears off his face, well, I lost it...yet, Steve doesn't have the passionate LOVE for his heavenly Father that Ted Neely did in the 1973 movie version...Steve was incredible...raw passion, yes, but not final resolution based on love for Father God, which I KNOW was present when Jesus gave up His will in the garden...
The Original Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) blows this version out the water by far. This is the movie is crappy is every single way possible... i thought this was a joke at first...
I've always loved this version, but I just looked up Steve Balsamo and I'm in awe of him. I see why people find it hard to appreciate this. I still think Glenn does a very good job, but Steve... wow.
@chrisistgreat rangerthanu Steve is a great actor. But if you want to here some KILLER vocals on Gethsemane (not terribly acting but awesome vocals lol), look up Drew Sarich's Gethsemane. It will blow your mind out of your skull (in a good way lol) ;-)
Seriously all you Ted Neely lovers. Neely sounds like the guy that sings the songs in "The Hobit" or Kermit the Frog perhaps. This guy is amazing and his facial expressions are spot on. He makes me cry, I can feel his angst. He is superior to Neely by far!
Each performer brings him or herself individual self to a role. I think this man, Glenn Carter, gives a credible performance. And he is Jesus as HE feels it. Apples and Oranges is the way I see it. IMO this is filled with emotion and comes off as real. I like it very much.
@Ferney1c I agree with you about it being apples and oranges. I think it's impossible to say which performer is the best because it is all a matter of what the viewer is looking for from the character. You can only choose a personal favorite. This guy does a beautiful job! However, my favorite is Steve Balsamo just because the way he portrays the character is more of how I imagine Jesus to have been. But that's just a personal preference so I can't say he is the best, just my favortie :)
Love it. Totally. The best. Maybe cause it was the first version I had seen. Watched the others but Glenn just gives the most emotional and powerful performance. Yes his voice may not be as strong as the others, but he makes it. I was blown away. Not an easy song to sing!
Can't everyone just agree that both the original JCS and This one are both fantasticly casted and moving as eachother as they are so different from eachother
I have only on e thing to say when it comes to this piece..Balsamo, Balsamo, Balsamo! OK that's 3 things. All you have to do is watch him and you know why he ALW's favourite Jesus. I appreciate Neeley also as I saw him in 1972 and again in 2009. Noting compares to Steve Balsamo's mastery of his voice as it it relates to this song.
prefer the original and the revised Australian (Rock Opera In The Round) 1992 recording, but this is still worthy. search for Australian Jesus Christ Superstar 1992 there's several video's
Although I consider Ted Neeley's performance the pinnacle of perfection in his role as Jesus, Glen's performance is no less moving in this production. The casting in this version was outstanding as in the original production.
glenn carters facial expressions when hes talking about being inspired are ridiculously overdramatized but his voice is so beautiful and he definitely has emotion and passion. i love glenn carter.
This song...I want to cry everytime I listen it, in both of them, 97 and 2000's version.
"Show me there's a reason for you wanting me to die. You're far to keen and where and how, but not so hot on why" This part is simply the best, my god ;___; and the end....the end! ;AAAAA;
Ted Neely and Steve Balsamo are way better....least favorite version of this song by far.
VDolz 2 days ago
is this a parody or what?
BradHeart1107 3 days ago
glenn is my best friend lindsay's uncle
meggibecksMCRlover 2 weeks ago
@meggibecksMCRlover holy carp, dont lie? take me to meet him :L i love him so much, i have always wanted to meet him
aliciah10 1 week ago
Where is the beard of this Jesus?
guitartur 2 weeks ago
Is it me, or does he put emphasis on the wrong words? Sounds a bit weird.
ascrazyasanyone 3 weeks ago
His is my least favourite version of this song, I perfer Michael Ball rendition of this.
Jenny251000 4 weeks ago
Ian Gillan of Deep Purple did it best!
Bearjumper55 4 weeks ago
preffer the 73 version no offense this one is pretty good as well
remixitagain 1 month ago
Ugh, there are 2 fricking t's in "I want to know", pronounce them! 73>this
MuseMatt 1 month ago
Micheal Ball does a better rendition of this song... That being said, this is by far my favorite version of this play...
69cahillyc69 1 month ago
This would be fun to watch if you were a dentist, I feel. (But also great singing. Really, have some awards.)
OnceUponAWaltz 1 month ago
It´s really wonderful. What´s strong feelings. ¡¡¡ Really great.
anacarlota1000 2 months ago
good singer ,,,he should do metal
wamediaonline 2 months ago
I don't beleive Glenn Carter. Imho, he is greate mismatch. Too sexy, smtimes too flippant, smtimes too angry to be The Son of God :((( there's no modesty, no greatness of spirit in him.
Compare his performance with another ones. There are a lot of, besides Ted Neeley.
For example there is a Russian tenor - try to search by words 'Gleb Matveichuk Gethsemane' on youtube.
when I see him performing this aria I feel as if he really becomes Jesus talking to His Father and going to die!
TheSea1otter 2 months ago
@TheSea1otter How can you be the son of god and not be angry at him? I think the difference between the god that is described directly in the bible and indirectly through the actions he either commanded or let happen is VAST. That's why I like the Neely and Balsamo version the best, they portray the "WTF is really going on here" the best.
MrSilentDoubleA 2 months ago
The 73' version is so much better. This is. . .not my cup of tea.
maleficare 3 months ago
this is one of the most beautiful songs..... ever
taraaboland 3 months ago
Glenn Carter <3 He has something in his eyes which makes me want to hug him :3 I love his look.
ciasteczkowypotwor66 3 months ago 2
@ciasteczkowypotwor66 He is the UK head of the Raelian religion. They believe men were created by little aliens.
corvus13 3 months ago in playlist Jesus Christ Superstar
Stop comparing singers. Please. Glenn's voice is the polar voice of Ted's. Glenn's is very smooth and more musical theatre-like while Ted's is more husky and rustic and obviously staying true to his profession more on the rock-side for the rock-opera. Both very different interpretations to the show, also both very GOOD interpretations.
JAyala7293 4 months ago 3
for all of you that say Glenn cant sing I would like to see u try and sing this song.. Its obviously difficult and I think Glenn is a great singer.The first time i heard him sing this song i was blown away at how high he hit those notes. Glenn dont listen to the haters u r a great performer and i will always love your performance as Jesus Christ Superstar! :) <3 and stop comparing him to Ted Neely both are talented in their own ways so stop comparing!
ClareLovesDoggies95 4 months ago
This guy just can't capture it. Hard to be compared to Ted Neely but Glenn Carter belongs on the JV team, Neely is starting Varsity.
get30inc 4 months ago
His voice is a little too nasal when he goes for the higher notes.. Ted is the one and only Jesus in my eyes..
TheCamiherrera 4 months ago
Ted is better
homerunadam 4 months ago
Jesus was still a man and all men fear death, but he also was worn down by the great weight on his shoulders.
darkmiko2003 5 months ago
i hate ad!!!!!!!!
TrueLenys 5 months ago in playlist Jesus Christ Superstar (2000)
amazing
laANiiTah 6 months ago
No one woke up during that entire thing?
edwardhendrickson 6 months ago 35
I like how all the Apostles are just passed out.
UntitledHome 6 months ago 2
And this is supposed to be the new Jesus?? I'll stay with Ted Neeley, still nailing the job 40 years later.
RAIV99 6 months ago
Unfortunately its not comparable to Ted Neeley performance - he was so amazing. But for me the best Jesus ever is a version of czech singer Kamil Strihavka - amazing and powerful voice - unfortunately its not a video and it is in czech language - but just listen and compare to Glenn Carter.
prouzek 7 months ago 2
no power in his voice
CaptainBasch1 7 months ago
@CaptainBasch1 You are right - Unfortunately its not comparable to Ted Neeley performance - he was so amazing. But for me the best Jesus ever is a version of czech singer Kamil Strihavka - amazing and powerful voice - unfortunately its not a video and it is in czech language - but just listen and compare to Glenn Carter.
prouzek 7 months ago
This however brilliant production, but look who did it.
aTnavarrow 7 months ago
Seen every production.
How could this be so and if happened again it would happen the same, so it is written
What a loving god eh.
aTnavarrow 7 months ago
@SixMax418 yes... but, Jesus was still a MAN, with all man's failings and fears...
Are you not afraid to die? You're a braver man than I, in that case. And, it was displayed from JUDAS' p.o.v, that Jesus was just a man doing extraordinary things.
YsoSRS14 7 months ago 3
nothin' compared to ted neely......
angelaintveen 7 months ago
J'ai écouté la version dont beaucoup de personnes disaient beaucoup de bien de Steve Balsamo et franchement, Glenn Carter sur cette chanson est mille fois meilleur. Il ne fait pas que bien chanter, il joue aussi son personnage. Balsamo est plus statique à côté. De plus il le chante beaucoup mieux.
amalthee2 7 months ago
En Camilo Sesto li dona 50.000 voltes
crsoldevila 7 months ago
@crsoldevila Ah, jajajaj. Ni de conya! Camilo Sesto em provoca vergonya aliena amb les seves interpretacion caricatiresques.
doggonel0ver 7 months ago
That very last note was unbelievable.
Neuroneos 7 months ago 4
Okay, I know this is really random and nitpicky, but, along with thinking that Ted Neeley is SO MUCH BETTER than this guy, am I the only one who saw this and went, ". . . Why doesn't Jesus have a beard?"
I mean, really, considering the fact that He most likely looked Middle Eastern but is often portrayed as Caucasian, I know it's a small detail, but I've just always thought Jesus should have facial hair. :) Clean-shaven, He looks too much like a pretty boy from a corny boy band, haha. :p
TheaterRaven 7 months ago
@TheaterRaven Well, if they really respected all those obvious facts, the musical would be in aramaic.
Neuroneos 7 months ago
Haha, I can hit those notes >;)
TheOmegaMale205 7 months ago
You listened to it.
You can't un-listen to it.
AshArcain 7 months ago
His singing and acting are fairly poor. His head voice lacks in power and resonance (flute-like sound), and is too dissociated from his chest voice. His painfully affected acting, full of unnatural expressions and diction, reminds us he is only pretending — undermining the very purpose of acting. I get the impression that he is a spoiled child crying for his Hot Wheels miniature. No real feel of depression, anger, doubt; no distress at all. Only childish whining.
Pietrocorvo 7 months ago
JUST A LITTLE!!!
AscusMusic 7 months ago
I'm an atheist but even so I cannot helping crying all the times I see this video just because of Carter's performance. So touching the way he sings...and what a voice!!
daxklux 8 months ago 2
Overacting - To act (a dramatic role) with unnecessary exaggeration.
Npapas417 8 months ago
i LOVE this ACter
AgentOP416 8 months ago
Glenn is one of the most natural actor in Jesus role I've ever seen. I love this version sooo much, because during "Gethsemane" Jesus prays for the last time, desperately asking his heavenly father to "take this cup away". And his acting... just... wow! Most of commentators are speaking about his vocal skills. But what about acting? It's a part from musical, not just a song. Glenn made very very very good Jesus. I am proud of him.
huddy0hameron 8 months ago 3
To be honest, Ian Gillan's scream is better. I respect this actor his vocal skills, but, his screams are just, in a hursh way of saying, lame. Well, It's my opinion.
evenscream 8 months ago
@Geokkonidae11
If you think it's the acting style we don't like about this rendition, you're missing the point.
avielMenter 8 months ago
For me Pal Feke's Gethsemane is THE BEST! ( He is a great hungarian artist. )
SuperNorrisa 8 months ago
Eunuch!! Sorry...
Provokator09 9 months ago
just a little????? what's!!!!!!!!
teneley 9 months ago
There is no comparison to Ted Neeley. This guy seems too cartoonish and british to me.
rpbrooksbank1 9 months ago 3
this id great but i find the the original version stil the best ther is more energy in it more feeling
XUchihaXObitoX 9 months ago
I do really like this version, but 2:42 to about 2:48 just sounds ridiculous. Suppose everyone makes mistakes. Great singer though
Sykotix1 9 months ago
Ted Neeley - the best!!!!
SergeyKaraev 9 months ago 3
I think that he is an amazing preformer, and an increadible singer. but i think his voice is a little too soft for the part. Still way better than lots of of people!
coobgoosh 9 months ago
I am in love with this version, I can't go two days without watching it!!!!!!!!! Glenn has an amazing voice, so strong yet so beautiful! Sometimes I imagine GLenn right next to me, I am obsessed!!!!!!!!
SuperGoldenchild12 10 months ago 13
@SuperGoldenchild12 "Rock me sexy Jesus" ;)
9891Cassandra 3 months ago
Glenn Carter is amazing, he makes does a very good impression of Jesus. I can't go a week without watching this movie. Glenn has a beautiful voice, and anyone who disagrees is insane. Sometimes I imagine him next to me, by my side and everything I own is covered in something involving Glenn Carter!!!!! I love him so!!!!!
SuperGoldenchild12 10 months ago 4
@SuperGoldenchild12 Dude i love youu :L,, i am obsessed with glenn carter and i always say he is the best at portrayin jesus and people always argue with me,, glenn in amazing :)
aliciah10 9 months ago
Glenn carter is amazing, he hits those high notes so well, and he has such a beautiful voice, and he is totally hot!!!
SuperGoldenchild12 10 months ago 5
this verison is good but i will alawys love the ted neeley version
MegaRussiandude 10 months ago
yak
KristopherAbelCsabai 10 months ago
Mr Carters still my favorite Still gives me Chills
sd04276 10 months ago
Why is he standing like he has to poop the entire song?
theanimal6592 10 months ago
5:54 gigoloface
bedifekecs 10 months ago
There was a male pornstar from the 90's named Alex Sanders that looked very similar to this Jesus.
Toddthedidger 10 months ago
can we not argue which Jesus is the best?, I mean you can't expect them to all be the same, so why compare? I love different ways this role/and this song can be pulled off, this really ranks up there for me
ThisGuyWithTheGuitar 10 months ago
would it be wrong for a girl to sing this song cause i really love it and i feel i could put alot of emotion into it and do it really well but im not sure if it would be right :/ plz some one respond
AwsomeSinger2B 10 months ago
@AwsomeSinger2B
Wrong? Depends where the listener's beliefs stand. However, even for a non-believer, a woman singing this song would be beyond strange and nonconcordant. So, where normally I don't even care that a woman sings a song written for a man or vice-versa, this would be so strange that it would actually detract from the emotion of it. So I would advise against it.
Irideika 10 months ago
@AwsomeSinger2B This song was sung perfectly by Ted Neeley in best and original 1973 film. His performance and the film will never be surpassed.
Stheno490BC 10 months ago
@Stheno490BC I'm not really sure what to say here, but I am shaking my head in disappointment.
segelben 10 months ago
@AwsomeSinger2B It wouldn't be wrong for a girl to sing this. I teach singing and had a girl do this for her singing exams. It sounded amazing. I'm sure you could do it some justice. Post vid on here if you can and we can see whether u did
xavierblaine 10 months ago
@AwsomeSinger2B There wouldn't be anything wrong with singing it for personal satisfaction but it wouldn't make sense for an audition or a recital if that is what your asking.
segelben 10 months ago
I was initially afraid to watch this.
And with good reason.
The singing- nasally, poor vowel shapes, breath support is weak. Can't hit the high notes at all, very squeaky. You could tell he struggled with it. No power, and at times just blasty. Diction was sloppy in places.
The acting? Overly-dramatic, goofy and awkward, the emotion unbelievable, nothing raw about it. No power. The vocal inflections were wrong. The staging was also poor, his movements weird.
Neeley, where are you?
WickedWitchElphaba 10 months ago
BORZALOM!!!
Az egész előadás szörnyű!
Szégyen az eredetire nézve...:(
MyTUPICA 10 months ago
That was incredibly powerful. It took some getting used to to see Jesus without the beard, but the acting in this song, and the delivery just blows me away. Bravo!
critterladyme 10 months ago
He always seems to me to be the goofy version of Jesus. Neely is the best Jesus ever.
demonrockgod 10 months ago
the best performance ever !
aertim 10 months ago
neeley is the BEST
mostpanggal 10 months ago 3
I'm sorry to say - but this is not the Jesus I imagine in this situation. At least not a Jesus who is preparing to die. He has some feminine feature that ruins the effect. Moreover, I miss the fear from his acting.
All in all, this was the least convincing version thus far. But, tastes differ...
MrMaclair 10 months ago
he v'got a funny face
BizzarousMonkey 10 months ago
aha scouser :P Amazing voice as well :)
hrvggz 11 months ago
This is way overdone for my liking. Too much dramatics, not enough true emotion. Not to mention vocal impressiveness. I suppose John Farnham ruined me for any other Jesus, though.
salsamite 11 months ago 3
Awsome Performance. Totally different from my favourite Ted Neeley, but wonderful.
Fabmagkaff 11 months ago
he looks like mark seibert!
gebbert 11 months ago
que buena cancion!!!!!
subidorload 11 months ago
This is the best of ever JCS!
Hmmm - Nope! But Glenn is the best Lord!
Love!
MsEvahu 11 months ago
I wish people would stop comparing Glenn Carter to other Jesuses (Jesi?)! Every actor is unique and interprets the part entirely differently. I think he did an awesome job!
Gekkonidae11 11 months ago 43
@Gekkonidae11 totalmente de acuerdo, no hay punto de comparacion jajajajaja
GGG0079 10 months ago
@Gekkonidae11 My Dad once said: "If you´ve done a great job, don´t try to make it even better!" Or with other words: When there is a version of something, that is great and magical, why then make one after another??? AND when i try to fit in the footsteps of someone, i have to except that i´ll be compared!! And Yes, it is a great Job Carter does or did, but I think Neeley´s more authentic... sry for my bad english...
31110E31110 7 months ago
@Gekkonidae11 it's Jesus' thats the proper vocab for it
kaybbayyy2362 4 months ago 3
Glenn's got nothing on Steve.. FACT.
SimsVids15 11 months ago
@SimsVids15 Both are awesome!
Insectamongus 11 months ago
He doesnt belt, he just sings like a girl, Steve is still Almighty, yes pun inteneded!
OneBoredSoul 11 months ago 3
Glenn is better than Steve.
ultimatefetish 11 months ago
I am very happy that I be your friend thank you very much.
korotkiferencne 11 months ago
Almost as good as neeley.
popcorn8878 1 year ago
He sings higher than most of the sopranos in my college choir class o_o
carriewhite410 1 year ago
Glenn has a quite superior rendition of Jesus for two reasons. One is that he understands his role with a sensitivity that does him credit (since the point is to show Christ as a real man, with real feelings and a real burden, struggling under intense and dangerous scrutiny. Nobody actually understands him, just as he says, and he exasperatedly fears they never shall). The other is that the combined expressions of his body, face, and voice serve his unique and stunning interpretation well.
Aimingforcute 1 year ago 3
what have I said???
845aleirbag 1 year ago
All the versions are great.. We can only discuss which is the best. I think it depends on what type of men we prefer...it makes a lot. Glenn is just amazing, thou I think that Ted sang it stronger, but Czech Jesus Kamil Strihavka could as well be compared..for his voice is just....stunning! Enjoy everybody!
845aleirbag 1 year ago
@845aleirbag I watched this with an open mind... It's nice, and different that Ted's version. Ted Neeley did a more passionate, stronger, gut wrenching version, in my opinion.. The original cast of JCSS was so good... Hard act to beat...
TheAlysheba 10 months ago
i would love other musical lovers to tell me what they think of my version of Gethsemane from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. It is my absolute favourite musical and i heard webber is doing a concert tour of it and i'm desperate to get a role so if any of you have his email adress and you like this please pass on the link (I know thats a long shot haha).
leontagoe1 1 year ago
Neeley set the benchmark for this role, it's not been met yet. I suspect when you've been doing the role for over three decades - you get good at it...
MrBaritonevoce 1 year ago
Sure, the top notes cant touch neeley or Balsamo, but this guy acts tremendously - so much light and shade! Ian Gillan for me though anyday :)
MattHuntie 1 year ago
@witness124 yeah this song is so epic!
jmao96 1 year ago
2:43 aww that's cute... Just a little XD x
evebil123 1 year ago
This is just plain good.
ApollonianKing 1 year ago
It's a crazy -.-"...
Mindennn 1 year ago
Glenn Carter is cool but he looks like a "holy" Robert Plant.
kishanna09 1 year ago
He's good. No Ted Neeley though. No one has ever, I repeat EVER, matched him for this song. And no one ever will.
flynn19 1 year ago
@flynn19 Amen.
BlueGrassFan66 1 year ago
I agree...when I saw Steve wipe the snot and tears off his face, well, I lost it...yet, Steve doesn't have the passionate LOVE for his heavenly Father that Ted Neely did in the 1973 movie version...Steve was incredible...raw passion, yes, but not final resolution based on love for Father God, which I KNOW was present when Jesus gave up His will in the garden...
hisbride49 1 year ago
His expressions make me giggle.
I think Steve and Ted are the best, though I prefer Steve's voice. This guy just makes me laugh.
moniqueyeah 1 year ago
Neeley is still the best Jesus, easil. Balsamo is admittedly great, and this guy is...trying?
arryarrfiddledeedee 1 year ago
@arryarrfiddledeedee Glenn's acting is absolutely perfect ...
Neuroneos 1 year ago
@Neuroneos i agree whole heartedly
Peppita1000 1 year ago
you're not jesus. Ted Neeley is jesus. who the heck is this imposter?
Hillz916 1 year ago
The Original Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) blows this version out the water by far. This is the movie is crappy is every single way possible... i thought this was a joke at first...
Katie25D 1 year ago 3
Dude looks like Robert Plant...just looks, though. Neeley-Balsamo are god-sent.
Romanorum82 1 year ago
no,jesus,brother,you didnt die in vain...its been 2000 years and we still remember you!
BROTHER!!!
plesisnjim 1 year ago 4
I've always loved this version, but I just looked up Steve Balsamo and I'm in awe of him. I see why people find it hard to appreciate this. I still think Glenn does a very good job, but Steve... wow.
chrisistrangerthanu 1 year ago 40
@chrisistrangerthanu
the only one who makes a great jesus is ted neeley that steve dude is ok and this guy just sucks
misszackyfold 1 year ago
@chrisistrangerthanu yeaah Steve is amazing wow but glenn does a very good job
AngiiJedward 1 year ago
@chrisistgreat rangerthanu Steve is a great actor. But if you want to here some KILLER vocals on Gethsemane (not terribly acting but awesome vocals lol), look up Drew Sarich's Gethsemane. It will blow your mind out of your skull (in a good way lol) ;-)
MrActor123456789 1 year ago
@chrisistrangerthanu amen!
DurwardMatt 11 months ago
@chrisistrangerthanu Kamil Strihavka in the czech version = superstar
nelke56 9 months ago
just the mere fact that he was cast as jesus and that he didn't explode while singing this song is an accomplishment in and of itself
theatergeeksjk24601 1 year ago 2
no matter how it was before, but this performance IS NOT losing!!!
hansonAsel 1 year ago
Ted nevim jestli je to lepší v angličtině nebo v češtině :D !!
MyDilinka 1 year ago
I'm not very musically literate, but this doesn't even start to look like the original version.
shooty 1 year ago
Well, I just watched Steve Balsamo and have to agree that is the BEST Gethsemane I've seen. Still think Neely is the worst of the bunch.
Folkhippie 1 year ago
Seriously all you Ted Neely lovers. Neely sounds like the guy that sings the songs in "The Hobit" or Kermit the Frog perhaps. This guy is amazing and his facial expressions are spot on. He makes me cry, I can feel his angst. He is superior to Neely by far!
Folkhippie 1 year ago
Each performer brings him or herself individual self to a role. I think this man, Glenn Carter, gives a credible performance. And he is Jesus as HE feels it. Apples and Oranges is the way I see it. IMO this is filled with emotion and comes off as real. I like it very much.
Ferney1c 1 year ago 2
@Ferney1c I agree with you about it being apples and oranges. I think it's impossible to say which performer is the best because it is all a matter of what the viewer is looking for from the character. You can only choose a personal favorite. This guy does a beautiful job! However, my favorite is Steve Balsamo just because the way he portrays the character is more of how I imagine Jesus to have been. But that's just a personal preference so I can't say he is the best, just my favortie :)
yankeemd 1 year ago
woah, all those emotions when he sing! lovely! ^^
EvaVerpe 1 year ago
Great, great... But still I prefer Neeley and Steve Balsamo... Neeley has the true rock attitude, and Balsamo the technical perfection...
vitor0692 1 year ago 3
Absolutely not bad, but I prefer Ted Neeley...
cavig 1 year ago
I like this because instead of showing Jesus' divinity it shows his humanity.
Deadlynightshade9 1 year ago 4
He's amazing, but I still prefer Ted.
BeatriceBeautykiller 1 year ago
TOUCHING...
duckegg 1 year ago 2
Love it. Totally. The best. Maybe cause it was the first version I had seen. Watched the others but Glenn just gives the most emotional and powerful performance. Yes his voice may not be as strong as the others, but he makes it. I was blown away. Not an easy song to sing!
TheNeecy1 1 year ago 3
every time i hear this im almost in tears and i realize how much he sacifisced for us
wolvycrusher 1 year ago
hmmmm....nope, no goosebumps....HOWEVER, Steve Balsamo and Ted Neeley...ayayayayayayayyyyyy....not sure which one I prefer...but both are FANTASTIC!
veromcnamee 1 year ago 2
5:34-5:50
D4davo 1 year ago
Can't everyone just agree that both the original JCS and This one are both fantasticly casted and moving as eachother as they are so different from eachother
D4davo 1 year ago
I have only on e thing to say when it comes to this piece..Balsamo, Balsamo, Balsamo! OK that's 3 things. All you have to do is watch him and you know why he ALW's favourite Jesus. I appreciate Neeley also as I saw him in 1972 and again in 2009. Noting compares to Steve Balsamo's mastery of his voice as it it relates to this song.
cakeman1955 1 year ago
@cakeman1955 Yes, Steve Balsamo is the best singer for JCS!! I saw him perform live on stage at a concert with Jon Lord in Munich, fantastic!!!
ulli11965 1 year ago
well....... hehehe i have to say, i laughed hard but he sings cool... but very funny sometimes
Aztlnight 1 year ago
ahhaha, 2:43 , really little =)
AresKiske 1 year ago
this is sooooo niiice!!! Bzzzzt!! (Sound of buzzer telling him to stop)
bradbrooklee 1 year ago
prefer the original and the revised Australian (Rock Opera In The Round) 1992 recording, but this is still worthy. search for Australian Jesus Christ Superstar 1992 there's several video's
Spamazoid 1 year ago
Although I consider Ted Neeley's performance the pinnacle of perfection in his role as Jesus, Glen's performance is no less moving in this production. The casting in this version was outstanding as in the original production.
Pennyisfortheguy 1 year ago 3
personally i prefer the original movie... i believe that ted neley is better...
stefansson11 1 year ago
2:43 just a little
lovebagdah 1 year ago 55
@lovebagdah love that part!
lakasana 1 year ago
@lovebagdah i love you
h0wud0in2 1 year ago
@lovebagdah i wanted to write this comment too :D funny
bedifekecs 10 months ago
As if the apostles don't wake up.
Nothingtearsthebeast 1 year ago
@Nothingtearsthebeast BAHAHAHAHAHA
FutureLovett 1 year ago
glenn carters facial expressions when hes talking about being inspired are ridiculously overdramatized but his voice is so beautiful and he definitely has emotion and passion. i love glenn carter.
kamakaleialoha 1 year ago 2
na Střihavku to nemá...
Leeenulka 1 year ago
This song...I want to cry everytime I listen it, in both of them, 97 and 2000's version.
"Show me there's a reason for you wanting me to die. You're far to keen and where and how, but not so hot on why" This part is simply the best, my god ;___; and the end....the end! ;AAAAA;
KrisselMajere 1 year ago
top falsetto note too pretty, not powerful or emotional enough.
persuasionist 1 year ago