Chess Benefit Concert Rehearsal - The Arbiter

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  • @RichardBrennan
    @RichardBrennan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Raul and the director have hit on a winning combination here. By eliminating the need for the arbiter to dance, all he has to do is interpret the rapid-fire lyrics, which he now actually has the chance to do. I also like the way Raul knows when to tap into the rhythm and when to throw it away and move at his own pace. It gives it a more natural feeling.

  • @TimeandMonotony
    @TimeandMonotony 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I see a lot of Raul's Freddie here. He's got that same swagger (and sunglasses.) Which is great!

    • @PatricktheRogue
      @PatricktheRogue 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you know if Raul was the singer of the arbiter in the 2008 CD release, Chess The New Musical Cast?

    • @TimeandMonotony
      @TimeandMonotony 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@PatricktheRogue If you mean Chess in Concert with Josh Groban, Adam Pascal and Idina Menzel, no, Raul wasn't in that. Marti Pellow was the Arbiter (not one of my favorite Arbiters, personally.)
      Raul played Freddie in the 2018 Kennedy Center production, though.

    • @PatricktheRogue
      @PatricktheRogue 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TimeandMonotony No not that. There is a 2008 CD release Chess The New Musical Cast from Big Eye Records, a a studio recording. .Sounds like Raul, but there are no credits.

    • @TimeandMonotony
      @TimeandMonotony 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PatricktheRogue Oh really? I didn't know about that.

  • @darthmimi
    @darthmimi 17 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    ...The shades actually manage to ENHANCE the Crazy Facial Expression Love that is Raul Esparza.

  • @canalelvira
    @canalelvira 10 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    uau...He is The Arbiter ....what a voice

  • @Darklyastir
    @Darklyastir 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This guy nails it

  • @RAC3504
    @RAC3504 15 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I wish they had added Raul to the rest of that dream cast-he's a beast!!-Awesome

  • @blue1297
    @blue1297 17 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    lol. I love his dance break near the end.

  • @AMcGrath82
    @AMcGrath82 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've seen a lot of versions of this. This one is a bit fast. But the actor playing the Arbiter himself does very, very well. Respect where it's earned.

  • @stakemespike04
    @stakemespike04 13 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I looove his nerdy dance moves in the background. So funny!!

  • @WadeAblitt
    @WadeAblitt 13 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love the way Seth directs just by singing and pointing his finger in the air!

  • @hannahwig
    @hannahwig 16 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Raul did play The Arbiter in the show and he was WONDERFUL if I do say so myself....

  • @NorceCodine
    @NorceCodine 16 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got goose bumps...

  • @katelovestennessee
    @katelovestennessee 15 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    AMAZING!

  • @angelwings4191
    @angelwings4191 15 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Raul was a lot better than Marti Pellow. Raul has power behind his voice, Marti was so quiet and his voice just didn't bring out the character like Raul's does.

  • @dragonbalde43
    @dragonbalde43 13 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I can't believe 2 people "disliked" this.

  • @russelllindsay2702
    @russelllindsay2702 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it. So funky!

  • @jonnycunliffe
    @jonnycunliffe 16 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    raul is great!!

  • @ctaxgb
    @ctaxgb 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is not "Bjorn The Unique", but it is EXCELLENT impersonation! And the finale is Brilliant!
    Best I saw for now. Million thanks to uploader.

  • @AMcGrath82
    @AMcGrath82 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The backing vocals are actually quite good.

  • @bmc102392
    @bmc102392 15 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    hottest arbiter everrrrr

  • @wowamazing123
    @wowamazing123 15 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    raul is the best.

  • @katelovestennessee
    @katelovestennessee 15 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the rake of the stage is freakin scary!

  • @monorailblue
    @monorailblue 15 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hahaha I love his swagga!

  • @charizardag
    @charizardag 15 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really wish that the Final cut was posted again. done anyone else have that? all I can find of this version is the rehearsal

    • @michaelwilliamybarra2409
      @michaelwilliamybarra2409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Here's a clip of the number in the actual concert:
      th-cam.com/video/xTzaLdjEhRE/w-d-xo.html
      I wish I had a straightforward source for you, but all I can say is if you were to type "chess concert 2003", you'll find various clips of this broadcasted concert along with rehearsal clips like this one.
      Also, I suggest you look up the video lists referred to as "broadway bootlegs", for I believe the full thing should be in one of those lists somewhere.

  • @Rudziewicz
    @Rudziewicz 17 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's because left-handed conductors are amazing.

  • @VicViper26
    @VicViper26 15 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would, believe it or not, title him as a baritone. His most comfortable notes are rather low. He, however, is a fantastic singer. Ergot, he can hit tenor and soprano notes.

  • @lexellcassini
    @lexellcassini 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Come to Mexico, Raul :(

  • @Jiraiya1313
    @Jiraiya1313 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    me too but the cast of the DVD was pretty great.

  • @G4Rat
    @G4Rat 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how confused those two women look around 2:36.
    Raul starts to move her

  • @kimberlygabaldon3260
    @kimberlygabaldon3260 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He does a good job. I'm still addicted to Björn, though.

  • @Chriswren9
    @Chriswren9 16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So is Raul a baritone or a tenor...? Because he can get up pretty high but that would also be considered the range of a baritone....
    ps.I think he is the next generation of B-way and I can't wait to see what his next project is...but I say that every time...

  • @phangirlable
    @phangirlable 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds perfect! Though I don't think anyone can ever beat the original Tom Jobe sang this while dancing his butt off to a difficult choreography. :D

    • @jazzophile
      @jazzophile 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Elarion Tom Jobe was the Arbiter in the first West End production

  • @MaskedMan66
    @MaskedMan66 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who's the curly-haired lady in the black skirt?

  • @ieatglue44
    @ieatglue44 16 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would say Tenor. Because tenors can get low. And baritones can go lower. I don't think Raul can go as low as a baritone could - at least, he doesn't usually. Bobby in Company seemed a bit low for him. I could be completely wrong, though. Hahahaha

  • @Ander01SE
    @Ander01SE 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Probably didn't like the pace of this version, I prefer Björn Skifs version myself.

  • @charizardag
    @charizardag 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    this version?

  • @spookythebando
    @spookythebando 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just noticed that Seth's conducting with his left hand.... hmmmm. He's still freaking awesome.

  • @jonnycunliffe
    @jonnycunliffe 16 ปีที่แล้ว

    raul didn't play the arbitr in the actual concert did he? why wasn't marti rehearsing?

  • @Chriswren9
    @Chriswren9 16 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here Here! I can't spell ether! Who cares!?!

  • @AMcGrath82
    @AMcGrath82 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    He needs to work on his posture.