@Oscar Rimmer Sheik Yerbouti - actually 1979 - I was seven. But, at four the album Roxy & Elsewhere is why my folks hid them. So I did the math and I was seven when I found the Zappa albums in the shed out back...Sheik Yerbouti was one of them. FAV TRACK: 'BROKEN HEARTS ARE FOR ASSHOLES' My fav album. There's my lil story. Actually, when he died my mom took a Polaroid of me holding that album up, & made a note on the album...1979 technology.. 🥸
@@AlexSolomin Слушал, именно слушал еще в 70-е фильм. Был разочарован. Картинка на многих производит впечатление. но голос у Гиллана явно круче. НО как говорится: на вкус и цвет...
@@yuriy_k5 в исполнении Гиллана эта ария потрясающая! Тед О'Нилли бесспорно один из лучших,но , Ian Gillan - это на порядок выше всё равно. Очень очень жаль что он снялся в этом фильме.
@@982spyder5 You are correct. I mostly know him for 'Smoke On the Water' where he doesn't belt it out. Then I heard him sing 'Child In Time'. EXCELLENT!!
One of the most soul crushing songs I've ever heard in my life is Ian Gillan singing "Gethsemane" on the original album. It's almost like he's channeling something divine. Total brilliance.
В начале семидесятых услышал впервые оперу на катушечном магнитофоне, потом слушал на виниле, на CD, сегодня могу послушать на стриминге…. Всю жизнь слушаю и не надоедает, время от времени возвращаюсь к этому произведению и переслушиваю и переживаю его заново. Самая лучшая версия исполнения, она же и первая. Гефсиманский сад, в исполнении Гиллана-это шедевр, кажется, много раз уже слышал, все уже знаю…. Но нет! Каждый раз эта вещь трогает душу, заставляет переживать. Великолепно написано и великолепно исполнено. Браво-Иен!❤
Grew up singing this entire rock opera as I ran and danced around my living room... this song is surely the height of the show. As a kid I took Gillan's singing for granted.. today I realize just what perfection it is.
В далеком 1976 году я, девочка, которая училась в музыкальной школе и слушала только классику и советскую эстраду, впервые попала в пионерский лагерь, где услышала эту невероятную музыку! Я была потрясена, но тогда даже не знала, что это. Прошло столько лет, а она все также проникает в каждую клеточку души и наполняет любовью и жаждой жизни!
What a performance. The more I really listen to Ian Gillan the more I wonder why he isn't considered to be the greatest singer in rock history. His range is out of this world, and so much passion.
@@deansusec8745 Unfortunately every singers voice changes as they get older. I thought he was still good in the 80's but yeah he put a lot of miles on that voice rather fast.
@@fabienlamour3644 Rob Halford is awesome. Definitely in my top 5. Gillan didn't take care of himself obviously but if he had things would probably have been different. In his prime he couldn't be touched.
@@scientificdevil4672 Yeah, just saying. Its not his fault, but even after the reunion in the 80s I wasnt really a fan of his voice. I think thats one reason Ritchie wanted him out. He got Coverdale and then left to get Dio.
During the famous 'whyyyyyyy' high note of the song, Gillan's voice seems to surpass straightforward note reaching and actually becomes like a child's cry, in that way that when a baby or child is so emotional, their cries overwhelm them and their voice, even if it gives them a temporary sore throat, surpasses a healthy vocal expression. That's why I think Gillan's interpretation will always be the greatest, he seemed to stretch his voice to the great beyond and elicit the emotion of someone overwhelmed by the dread of what they are led to believe they must do. He also does an incredible job of the section with the lyrics 'Right, I'll die, just watch me die, see how I die' - he manages to balance anger, pride and pleading all in one as he consigns himself to his fate from God. You can hear his fear turn to anger and resoluteness, then pride and almost vengefulness as he tells god he'll face death, but that God better be prepared to watch his son die. A fantastic job of expressing Jesus's grappling of the human confines and trying to face with courage the ultimate sacrifice, of one's life for a cause.
I grew up listening to this album, and I couldn't have put it better myself. Such an exquisite emotional performance, summed up using only his voice. Nobody else I've seen or heard has come close, including Ted Neely.
The Magnificent interpretation of Ian Gillan's portrayal of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane was Extremely well-articulated. Thank you. In addition I think it's interesting to note that in the biblical account of Gethsemane, this Christ was in such a mental turmoil and an emotional self struggle pushing himself he collapsed to the ground actually causing droplets of blood in his sweat. This agonizing intensity and anguish continued to increase to the point where he fully collapsed prostrate immovable upon the dirt. This struggle was so intense God his father had to dispatcha Holy Angel to strengthen him to continue the process. The rest is history.
Gillan had an advantage, he was the first and he used this advantage in full - he created the perfect version. All subsequent performers are doomed to copy his finds and improvisations, because if something is removed, then they are not professional enough, and if they add something, they will be in excess. But what is one aria compared to the whole rock opera - he is gentle, then furious, then naive, then wise - an amazing singer.
You make a fair point regarding "the original" compared with second takes, but if offered a blind review of Ian, Ted, or Michael Crawford, I believe peywould embrace Ian as the most visceral rendering. But yeah, my sample size is 1 and it could be wrong.
@@982spyder5 When I first heard Jesus Christ Superstar, I was quite young. This rock opera was a cult in our country, but since I lived in the Soviet Union, hearing and seeing it was quite problematic, so I was excited. This was the 1973 movie version. It ended and nothing happened to me, I just didn’t like it and this continued until I heard the album of 1970, then the whole puzzle came together and today it is my favorite album. In fact, today I like high-quality live performances and enjoy visiting them if possible, but on the recordings I only listen to the 1970 version.
Ian Gillan is the best at technique and the deep rock essence of this song, but i feel that Camilo Sesto was the best at portraying the emotions. Both are the best takes of this song in their own way and are masterpieces, at least for me
As a 12 year old I loved this song instantly, but could never have imagined I’d be listening to it and loving it fifty years later. Music, lyrics and one of the greatest voices in Rock perfectly combined to give us a timeless classic.
@@lionlions5286 то есть, Вы мне возражаете? Тогда несколько цитат: "Естественно, на роль Иисуса Христа предполагался тот же вокалист, который спел соответствующие арии на альбоме, - Иэн Гиллан. Со студийной работой он справился всего за три часа! А потом как ни в чем не бывало отправился выступать с Deep Purple." "Сам Гиллан рассказал об этом так: «Я думал об этом не более получаса. Я состоял в Deep Purple - группе, в которой всегда мечтал играть. И не собирался рисковать ради выступлений в Вест-Энде или 12 недель съёмок фильма."
I remember hearing this for the first time with tears pouring down my face when the album came out. Ian’s voice conveyed the agony of Christ as no one else could. Sublime
It was weird, doing highschool supposedly x ian but with jewish name, BAHURIM, and teachers. The movie was shown in our aula and Rob Hartkamp , ourBiology teacher that ignored Darwin came in said it was blasphemy.
I saw Ian Gillan in the London production in the 70’s when I was a kid and I’ve been obsessed with this musical ever since. So powerful, so many great songs.
Ian Gillan has never appeared in the theatre production. As per his own statements he was too busy with his band to even consider theatre or cinema appearances in JCS.
Truly the best version of Gethsemane. I listened to this rock opera and felt the emotion and passion in this album that brought me closer to Jesus as a man. Good stuff!
Пытался Дима Билан на проекте "Призрак оперы" У меня даже родилась эпиграмма : "При очевидной схожести фамильной Легко понять где правда, где обман. Когда поёт - то всем понятно : Гиллан, А если воет - ясно всем : Билан."
It's a human story, the suffering of a man. There is no question of Jesus' humanity. The tragedy is all too human. The big question is divinity. Was he divine ? Personally I doubt it. Undoubtedly Jesus had his fans, but just because people say things like Eric Clapton is God, it doesn't mean that three days after his future death, Eric Clapton will appear to his bereft fans in a locked room. Or maybe....
I don't know how many times I've listened to this since the early 70s, but I still cry every time. Gillan's version is the only one that does that to me.
Came across this having just seen an excellent local production of JCS. Never heard Gillan singing this - but oh boy! Talk about understanding the assignment! Absolute perfection, just as he was at his peak with Deep Purple. I remember being blown away the first time I heard Child in Time. For him his falsetto is just part of his natural voice and he uses it to express emotion, not as a "look at what I can do" moment like so many do. Brilliant. Blows established Broadway performers out of the water.
Я услышал это произведение в 1975 году. Тогда учился в 9м классе. Слушал сначала и до конца и снова сначала. Подобрал на пианино почти все арии. Потом, когда росли дети, включал им эту рок -оперу, чтобы слушали действительно великую музыку с раннего детства! С английским и русским текстом.
I’ve listened to so many excellent versions of this but with respect, none come close to the emotion Ian expresses, it doesn’t feel like a performance it feels like he’s exoressing what’s happening to him, genius ❤️
2024 and just heard this version for the first time. Awesome!! I always loved JCS, ever since it was released. Seen it a couple of times, in Sweden and Italy. Nobody does this better than Ian Gillan!
heard about JCS from my Dad in the 80's ... I was 9-10yrs old. Looked for it since my 20's yrs when finally found it. Love it since. Ian is amazing performing it.
Сам Господь прослезился услышав своё творение, вдовхнув талант в человеческую душу, он не ошибся, а ещё это глобальный труд великого вокалиста, миллион раз браво
An atheists has no objective morality, and it's bssed on no more thsn just opinion - man made nonsense that changes with time and place. It's the belief in nothing and meaningless and has been trumped up as the 'scientific' reasoned belief despite surveys consistently showing that a majority of scientists actually believe in a creator. The original early scientists were also trying to uncover the mystery of God's creation, not dispute it. But the finance controlled education system and media has pushed it as the humanistic belief, when it's basically a moralityless free for all.
Inspiration itself is a gift from God, and I'll tell you thing one for sure the 'scientists' at cern certainly believe in a god, just not the God. And most ppl haven't a clue what they're doing there. Which you won't find on this platform.
I'm seen & heard many a JC Superstar through the decades and there still has been no one who nails the emotion of this song as well as Ian Gillan. All those actors failed to act it as effectively as the singer did.
It seems like no one who replicated this understood why the high g note works. They just do a falsetto and show off. The note itself isn't the key ingredient, it's the raw passion with which it's delivered.
Actually in singing, passion is the enemy of high notes. The key is to look and sound passionate. But if you feel that passion the note will go SPLAT all over the place. Just look at everyone in Lindsay Ellis' video who has veins in their necks. If your neck is tense, there's NO way that note is coming out. But plenty have tried to force it. Nils Isberg hit the nail on the head, this is almost a whistle tone. No idea how he's making it. But it sure is amazing.
Could Ian Gillian be ANY more talented? The voice of Deep Purple, as well as that brief stint in Black Sabbath, the solo career, and other projects...the ultimate, consummate rock singer!! Those high notes still gives me chills...and the ORIGINAL Jesus in this masterpiece!!
I have early onset dementia.(I'm 61 years old). I can barely walk due to bad knees. Put yourself in my situation, and re listen to the lyrics. Welcome to my life. This is in no way a complaint. I've had a helluva ride.
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This song might be my favorite in all of musical theatre, but also in general. This version is the only one for me. The original concept recording is just breathtakingly raw and perfect. Just so much love for it. And Ian's performance is... I don't have words honestly. My dad sang JCS to me when I was a baby. This show will ALWAYS mean so much to me.
Исполнение божественное.....прямо в сердце и навсегда....Душа от переизбытка эмоций выворачивается,а после прослушивания происходит очищение.....Великий музыкант!!
Gives me goosebumps. The original London cast recording is one of the greatest albums of all time, among all genres, and is a masterpiece. And to think that Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote the music when he was only 16. Insane
Definitely a splendid voice. Personally I admit I prefer Ted Neeley's rendition, is more felt, more role related - not for nothing, he is (predominantly) an actor while Gillian is a (superb) singer.
Gillan blows the doors off Neely version. Neither is bad, again it's the actor vs the rock singer. The album had some heavy duty singers like Johnny Gustafson and Murray Head in addition to Gillan. I have the cassette
As a lifelong Deep Purple and Gillan fan I still think think Neeley's version has way more feeling and impact. Gillan is slightly ahead of the music early on doesn't match Neeley for the emotional delivery and epic reach of the song. Not for nothing did Neeley tour extensively in the lead role (even though Gillan was on record with his role in JCS earlier, before the film) . It wasn't just lights, camera, action - Neeley had great experience and delivered live with this song and the others on the album.
A Brilliant performance, no wonder Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber wanted Ian for the voice of Jesus, every word heard clearly... A showstopping performance .....
Люди, предлагайте это послушать своим детям! Как когда-то нам это дали послушать наши родители. Лучшее должно переходить из поколение в поколение. А это лучшее.
for more Gillan perfection pls listen to his vocal in the 1969 version of Jon Lord's concerto. Here I think he presents the quintessential male vocalist!
I would strongly recommend that you listen to the whole original version. It is easily available (I suspect that you will have done so by now) I love rock, and IMO this is the only proper rock version, later versions were softened and made more "poppie", a great mistake IMO. let me know what you thought of the original version complete.
Какой человечный Иисус! Какое божественное исполнение! Какие чувства! Только что прослушала несколько весьма достойных исполнителей этой арии,Гиллан вне конкуренции! Боже,храни музыку!
This is from the very first (the original) recording of Jesus Christ Superstar. By far the best version of the rock opera. Hard to believe that this recording was done as a "Proof of Concept" by Rice and Webber to drum up financing to actually mount the production. Gillan's singing is so powerful you feel his pain, the hair on the back of my neck stands up every time I hear it.
Ну, и? Господь услышал тебя? Может, ещё и прочитал это твоё обращение к Нему? Бабы обычно начинают свои посты с пустого (здесь!) восклицания "Господи!"
@@николайперонков-ь9д Просто вспомнила молодость!!!!И всё же,эти песни шедевры, по сравнению с Бузовой или Моргенштерном!А я слушаю нормальную музыку!А эмоции-чисто женские....Я бабой себе не считаю, за плечами консерватория!..
I'm over 50 now, but I first heard the original JCS album when my mom bought the record in the 70s. It was my first introduction to music. Became a radio host of rock music in my 30s. Gillan's voice sounded so pure in my tender years. In my book nobody could top him, especially those who came after him in the 90s and 00s. He was the voice of Jesus, my personal superstar and savior. I always listen to that album every Easter.
Mr Gillan, your portrayal of Jesus is, in my opinion, the greatest vocal performance in rock history. I was an adolescent when Superstar was released, and I was studying hard to become a professional singer/songwriter/guitarist. Your Jesus forever changed my vision of what a singer should be. I spent the rest of my life trying to be you. Although I failed at ever being one tenth of what you are, I did enjoy a couple of decades as a small-time nightclub player and singer. Thank you for giving me something to aspire to. I am now dying of cancer, so I can safely say that you have been my hero for my lifetime. I hope to one day meet you on the other side. ...many years from now.
Мама с папой слушали эту рок оперу в 1973 году на еще катушечном магнитофоне мне было 5 лет и еще не понимала кто поет но пыталась детским голоском повторить что то оттуда! Будучи старше узнала кто пел арии Христа и еще больше полюбила Йена Гиллана!!!!! Спасибо за возвращение в детство!!!!!! 💓💓💓💓👍👍👍
I bought this double album probably on the recommendation of a friend back when I was in high school and already a big Deep Purple fan. Ian Gillian's singing is just tremendous so this being a rock opera totally drew me in. Listening to this double album countless times on my head phones I am sure. Gillian's presentation still gives me chills, especially that scream.
I am always astounded by Gillan's performance here. It's too bad a better version either doesn't exist or You Tube has no other recording-- when the song and his lips go awry, at the pinnacle of the song, it's just distracting. I just read today that Gillan was asked to play Jesus in the film version, but insisted if he joined the cast that his band receive a salary too, as they would have to stop touring. Ted Neely was chosen instead. I wonder what trajectory Ian Gillan's life would have taken if he had starred in the film?? Although Neely seemed born the play the role, and was magnificent!! In any case, Ian is a stellar musician in every sense of the word. Peace to all in 2023.. 🕊🕊🕊
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I was two in 1974. This was my favorite album in my parents collection...right next to the Zappa album! Thanx, Mom & Dad for the awesome exposure! ✌️
I was 16
I was almost two.😁
Which Zappa album? out of interest
@Oscar Rimmer Sheik Yerbouti - actually 1979 - I was seven. But, at four the album Roxy & Elsewhere is why my folks hid them. So I did the math and I was seven when I found the Zappa albums in the shed out back...Sheik Yerbouti was one of them. FAV TRACK: 'BROKEN HEARTS ARE FOR ASSHOLES' My fav album. There's my lil story. Actually, when he died my mom took a Polaroid of me holding that album up, & made a note on the album...1979 technology.. 🥸
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Гиллан навсегда. Молодой, красивый. Талантливый.
Единственный!!!
This is a perfect performance. Everything he does is exactly what the song requires. One of the greatest rock vocalists ever.
Гилан просто Великолепен. Какая партия, сколько энергии, какая интонация, экпрессия! Красавец!
Да ну. Тэд Нили не в пример лучше, эмоциональнее и экспрессивнее
@@AlexSolomin Слушал, именно слушал еще в 70-е фильм. Был разочарован. Картинка на многих производит впечатление. но голос у Гиллана явно круче. НО как говорится: на вкус и цвет...
@@yuriy_k5 в исполнении Гиллана эта ария потрясающая! Тед О'Нилли бесспорно один из лучших,но , Ian Gillan - это на порядок выше всё равно. Очень очень жаль что он снялся в этом фильме.
This is what TH-cam should be used for. Keeping the videos of the past alive. Thanks for the upload.
@@PeterLGଈ AGREED 👍
@@sk8charmer Exactly,
Jesus Christ Superstar is still my favorite Rock (opera) album. Ian Gillan sang with his soul. His best performance ever.
He never sang like this when he was with Deep Purple.
They need to sync the video with the recording.
You have clear not listened to enough Deep Purple. Gillan sang his nuts off.
@@982spyder5 You are correct. I mostly know him for 'Smoke On the Water' where he doesn't belt it out. Then I heard him sing 'Child In Time'. EXCELLENT!!
@@982spyder5 I do love all his works with Deep Purple and the Ian Gillan Band (later Gillan) :)
He was suposto tobe Christ in the movie but ge refused cos Purple was growing up
Это моя любимая рок-опера с 14 лет. Слушаю с огромным удовольствием уже 50 лет.
👍
Ох, помню, как слушали дачной компанией летом 75-го перезапись с перезаписи. Мне тогда тоже было 14
Для меня существует только она!!
Другие-чуш!
Фанаты с 1971 г
One of the most soul crushing songs I've ever heard in my life is Ian Gillan singing "Gethsemane" on the original album. It's almost like he's channeling something divine. Total brilliance.
Makes me cry every time. . .it is so full of emotion..perfection by Ian
I hate watching things where the video isn’t in sync!
This is much better. Love Ted too though. 🙏
I prefer Camilo Sesto interpretation 😅
As a Christian, this song feels divinely inspired even if not intentional.
В начале семидесятых услышал впервые оперу на катушечном магнитофоне, потом слушал на виниле, на CD, сегодня могу послушать на стриминге…. Всю жизнь слушаю и не надоедает, время от времени возвращаюсь к этому произведению и переслушиваю и переживаю его заново. Самая лучшая версия исполнения, она же и первая. Гефсиманский сад, в исполнении Гиллана-это шедевр, кажется, много раз уже слышал, все уже знаю…. Но нет! Каждый раз эта вещь трогает душу, заставляет переживать. Великолепно написано и великолепно исполнено. Браво-Иен!❤
Бравоооо !!!! Вещь !!!! Мне 67
Gillan .... The Best !!!!!
Y camilo sesto 😅
@@empiema2Totalmente!! Las comparaciones son odiosas pero se podría decir que Camilo no se quedaba corto precisamente... 😉👍
@@tiomao2681 para nada!
I'm the biggest Ted Neely fan but I've never heard this song done as Great as Ian Gillan.
I have goosebumps...
Wow ❤️
Same! I love Ted Neely but this version reaches deeply into my soul.
🙏❤️😃
Right?
me too!
This was the original and BY FAR the best.
He captured raw passion that no other singer playing the role ever did
🤜🤜🤜
i feel ian sang it better but ted acted it better
I recommend you to see the Spanish version by Camilo Sesto!! It's pretty different but really awesome, I hope you get it a chance!
As Zanubia said, hear the Camilo Sesto version. Its a Spanish version of Gethsemane, and its awesome too
Camilo Sesto is a waiter so
Grew up singing this entire rock opera as I ran and danced around my living room... this song is surely the height of the show. As a kid I took Gillan's singing for granted.. today I realize just what perfection it is.
Самое лучшее исполненин!!! Браво!!!
Песня исполненная от души и никакие другие каверы в подметки не годятся
Camilo Sesto lo hizo mucho mejor
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Camilo Sesto ,sin ir mas lejos❤
La de Camilo Sexto es la versión mejor
Ну,в подметки,слишком сильно и грубо
В далеком 1976 году я, девочка, которая училась в музыкальной школе и слушала только классику и советскую эстраду, впервые попала в пионерский лагерь, где услышала эту невероятную музыку! Я была потрясена, но тогда даже не знала, что это. Прошло столько лет, а она все также проникает в каждую клеточку души и наполняет любовью и жаждой жизни!
Absolutely it is wonderful praise and witness to Jesus x
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Супер! Я тоже, большой поклонник Яна Гилана. Приятная неожиданность.
What a performance. The more I really listen to Ian Gillan the more I wonder why he isn't considered to be the greatest singer in rock history. His range is out of this world, and so much passion.
Because he was great for like 5 years.
@@deansusec8745
Unfortunately every singers voice changes as they get older. I thought he was still good in the 80's but yeah he put a lot of miles on that voice rather fast.
Because it's Rob Halford buddy.
@@fabienlamour3644
Rob Halford is awesome. Definitely in my top 5. Gillan didn't take care of himself obviously but if he had things would probably have been different. In his prime he couldn't be touched.
@@scientificdevil4672 Yeah, just saying. Its not his fault, but even after the reunion in the 80s I wasnt really a fan of his voice. I think thats one reason Ritchie wanted him out. He got Coverdale and then left to get Dio.
During the famous 'whyyyyyyy' high note of the song, Gillan's voice seems to surpass straightforward note reaching and actually becomes like a child's cry, in that way that when a baby or child is so emotional, their cries overwhelm them and their voice, even if it gives them a temporary sore throat, surpasses a healthy vocal expression. That's why I think Gillan's interpretation will always be the greatest, he seemed to stretch his voice to the great beyond and elicit the emotion of someone overwhelmed by the dread of what they are led to believe they must do.
He also does an incredible job of the section with the lyrics 'Right, I'll die, just watch me die, see how I die' - he manages to balance anger, pride and pleading all in one as he consigns himself to his fate from God. You can hear his fear turn to anger and resoluteness, then pride and almost vengefulness as he tells god he'll face death, but that God better be prepared to watch his son die. A fantastic job of expressing Jesus's grappling of the human confines and trying to face with courage the ultimate sacrifice, of one's life for a cause.
Actually, there is no sore throat there, unless one do it loud. HIs technique seems to be well controlled though. Great performance
I grew up listening to this album, and I couldn't have put it better myself. Such an exquisite emotional performance, summed up using only his voice. Nobody else I've seen or heard has come close, including Ted Neely.
It’s called whistle voice. And it’s a trick anyone can learn. It’s not the normal part of the voice.
The Magnificent interpretation of Ian Gillan's portrayal of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane was Extremely well-articulated. Thank you. In addition I think it's interesting to note that in the biblical account of Gethsemane, this Christ was in such a mental turmoil and an emotional self struggle pushing himself he collapsed to the ground actually causing droplets of blood in his sweat. This agonizing intensity and anguish continued to increase to the point where he fully collapsed prostrate immovable upon the dirt. This struggle was so intense God his father had to dispatcha Holy Angel to strengthen him to continue the process. The rest is history.
Those high notes are easy if you do it right and shouldn't cause a sore throat
Мурашки по телу и слезы на глазах..... Такое былвет не часто.
Gillan had an advantage, he was the first and he used this advantage in full - he created the perfect version. All subsequent performers are doomed to copy his finds and improvisations, because if something is removed, then they are not professional enough, and if they add something, they will be in excess.
But what is one aria compared to the whole rock opera - he is gentle, then furious, then naive, then wise - an amazing singer.
👌👌👌👆🤛🤛🤛
In did
You make a fair point regarding "the original" compared with second takes, but if offered a blind review of Ian, Ted, or Michael Crawford, I believe peywould embrace Ian as the most visceral rendering.
But yeah, my sample size is 1 and it could be wrong.
@@982spyder5 When I first heard Jesus Christ Superstar, I was quite young. This rock opera was a cult in our country, but since I lived in the Soviet Union, hearing and seeing it was quite problematic, so I was excited. This was the 1973 movie version. It ended and nothing happened to me, I just didn’t like it and this continued until I heard the album of 1970, then the whole puzzle came together and today it is my favorite album. In fact, today I like high-quality live performances and enjoy visiting them if possible, but on the recordings I only listen to the 1970 version.
Ian Gillan is the best at technique and the deep rock essence of this song, but i feel that Camilo Sesto was the best at portraying the emotions. Both are the best takes of this song in their own way and are masterpieces, at least for me
As a 12 year old I loved this song instantly, but could never have imagined I’d be listening to it and loving it fifty years later. Music, lyrics and one of the greatest voices in Rock perfectly combined to give us a timeless classic.
też miałem wtedy 12 lat ,pozdrawiam
сынок, это не песТНя, это ария великого музыканта! Сглотни)
Иэн Гиллан- непревзойденный исполнитель роли Иисуса. Лучший из лучших! Здоровья и успехов тебе, Иэн!
Спасибо
Он не исполнял роль, он просто спел на пластинке. Хорошо спел. Но это не был спектакль или фильм, это была просто пластина, т.е. двойной альбом
@@Олегнахарь ...и постановка на сцене
@@lionlions5286 то есть, Вы мне возражаете? Тогда несколько цитат:
"Естественно, на роль Иисуса Христа предполагался тот же вокалист, который спел соответствующие арии на альбоме, - Иэн Гиллан. Со студийной работой он справился всего за три часа! А потом как ни в чем не бывало отправился выступать с Deep Purple."
"Сам Гиллан рассказал об этом так: «Я думал об этом не более получаса. Я состоял в Deep Purple - группе, в которой всегда мечтал играть. И не собирался рисковать ради выступлений в Вест-Энде или 12 недель съёмок фильма."
Молодцы ребята это наша молодость многие группы таланты а таланты не умирают
Ony Ian Gillan, the best for ever.
what ian did in a few minutes in one take the world has tried to emulate for decades
Camilo sesto did better
@@deathwishromeins259😂😂😂
I remember hearing this for the first time with tears pouring down my face when the album came out. Ian’s voice conveyed the agony of Christ as no one else could. Sublime
It was weird, doing highschool supposedly x ian but with jewish name, BAHURIM, and teachers. The movie was shown in our aula and Rob Hartkamp , ourBiology teacher that ignored Darwin came in said it was blasphemy.
Exactly
Wusss
You're so right man it's such a perfect choice, he nails it so well
You're so right man it's such a perfect choice, he nails it so well
Ian Gillan ❤
I saw Ian Gillan in the London production in the 70’s when I was a kid and I’ve been obsessed with this musical ever since. So powerful, so many great songs.
Wow this has stuck with me from my childhood but to have been their is amazing. I'm jealous lol ✌️❤
Ian Gillan hat die wunderbarste und kraftvollste Stimme , dle ich gehört habe!
me too,was on a schooltrip to London
Ian Gillan has never appeared in the theatre production. As per his own statements he was too busy with his band to even consider theatre or cinema appearances in JCS.
One of the most important lessons in vocal styling EVER, Ian Gillan ruled every note he ever sang! Simple truth. Argue THAT!
Truly the best version of Gethsemane. I listened to this rock opera and felt the emotion and passion in this album that brought me closer to Jesus as a man. Good stuff!
You could try the spanish version in the voice of Camilo Sesto n,n
Лучше Иена Гиллана эту арию никто не исполняет!
Ну разве что...
Пытался Дима Билан на проекте "Призрак оперы"
У меня даже родилась эпиграмма :
"При очевидной схожести фамильной
Легко понять где правда, где обман.
Когда поёт - то всем понятно : Гиллан,
А если воет - ясно всем : Билан."
Camilo Sesto
@@МихаПолиграфовичПревосходно!
@@МихаПолиграфович да ну, я бы о таком даже не упоминала , позорище. Билан этот. Это тоже самое сравнить визжание дворняжки с биланом.
Still makes me cry, heard this when I was 12.. 60 years now.. an atheist... but this opera rock, runs through my veins!!!
It’s indeed a musical for athiests
@@Jumanjini I am atheist and I love it. What set you off?
It's a human story, the suffering of a man. There is no question of Jesus' humanity. The tragedy is all too human.
The big question is divinity. Was he divine ? Personally I doubt it. Undoubtedly Jesus had his fans, but just because people say things like Eric Clapton is God, it doesn't mean that three days after his future death, Eric Clapton will appear to his bereft fans in a locked room.
Or maybe....
Makes me cry every time
I Only Want To Say that Ian Gillan is not only the voice of Jesus Christ Superstar, and but also, the voice of Rock and Roll.
I agree 💙 I love Ian!!!
Glenn Hughes is The Voice of Rock! Ok, i love Gillan too 😊
Gary Titone ....before FREDDIE MERCURY .
David Bowie could have sung it as well
pioneros los primeros hard rock heavy metal ??
Thanks god that was recorded.
I can't get it out of my mind and ears.
Absolutely amazing
I don't know how many times I've listened to this since the early 70s, but I still cry every time. Gillan's version is the only one that does that to me.
Me too
Потрясающее исполнение❤❤❤❤❤Величайшее произведение 20 го века
Came across this having just seen an excellent local production of JCS. Never heard Gillan singing this - but oh boy! Talk about understanding the assignment! Absolute perfection, just as he was at his peak with Deep Purple. I remember being blown away the first time I heard Child in Time. For him his falsetto is just part of his natural voice and he uses it to express emotion, not as a "look at what I can do" moment like so many do. Brilliant. Blows established Broadway performers out of the water.
Красавчик!!!
Душа выворачивается
Я услышал это произведение в 1975 году. Тогда учился в 9м классе. Слушал сначала и до конца и снова сначала. Подобрал на пианино почти все арии. Потом, когда росли дети, включал им эту рок -оперу, чтобы слушали действительно великую музыку с раннего детства! С английским и русским текстом.
I’ve listened to so many excellent versions of this but with respect, none come close to the emotion Ian expresses, it doesn’t feel like a performance it feels like he’s exoressing what’s happening to him, genius ❤️
Have you listened to camilo sesto?
@@anthonyguijarro3080 wow man, i think Camilo sesto's version it's something beautiful
@@danielalfonsomendezosorio1716its the best one, i think!!
One of the best songs from one of the best singers and one of the best plays ever!!!
Ian Gillian crushes it! You cannot portray Jesus Christ this emotionally without a change. God bless you, Ian, and bless all of you.
2024 and just heard this version for the first time. Awesome!! I always loved JCS, ever since it was released. Seen it a couple of times, in Sweden and Italy. Nobody does this better than Ian Gillan!
I grew up listening to this album, but this song became so important to me when I started to have to battle mental illness. Still gets me 😢
Hey, Dorothy. Just wanted to say hi, and hope you are doing well. God is good.
I hear ya
hope you are better, iiam struggling with the same
it's the song of a man struggling with the most profound things.
@@Violet_Lotus_ I agree! We all struggle man and woman.
There is nothing bad anyone can say about this song. It’s pure perfection!
heard about JCS from my Dad in the 80's ... I was 9-10yrs old. Looked for it since my 20's yrs when finally found it. Love it since. Ian is amazing performing it.
Подобного исполнения никогда более не будет.
Это был голос раненого ангела ...
Сам Господь прослезился услышав своё творение, вдовхнув талант в человеческую душу, он не ошибся, а ещё это глобальный труд великого вокалиста, миллион раз браво
Ч У Д Е С Н О !
Beautifully said!
I am an Atheist and I love this song! It inspires the soul without wrinkling it.
What a beautiful and evocative image
An atheists has no objective morality, and it's bssed on no more thsn just opinion - man made nonsense that changes with time and place. It's the belief in nothing and meaningless and has been trumped up as the 'scientific' reasoned belief despite surveys consistently showing that a majority of scientists actually believe in a creator. The original early scientists were also trying to uncover the mystery of God's creation, not dispute it. But the finance controlled education system and media has pushed it as the humanistic belief, when it's basically a moralityless free for all.
Inspiration itself is a gift from God, and I'll tell you thing one for sure the 'scientists' at cern certainly believe in a god, just not the God. And most ppl haven't a clue what they're doing there. Which you won't find on this platform.
@@Darrenski Inspiration requires no supernatural content in order to exist. It just pops into existence like the universe did.
@@matthewjacot6065 ....... ya got a pretty blind thing goin there!
Brilliant x Listened to this album endlessly as a child - his voice is effortless and conveys emotion like no other.
Damn, what a VOICE! Good looking too💙
Unique !!! The original , the best.
I'm seen & heard many a JC Superstar through the decades and there still has been no one who nails the emotion of this song as well as Ian Gillan. All those actors failed to act it as effectively as the singer did.
I love Neeleys version as well, it’s very raw
Felices 79 años Ian Gillan!!!! Saludos desde Argentina
In early 70's Ian Gillan was unbeatable performer. Huge voice of rock.
Sweet Child in Time
That was called 'Child In Time", not the same song.
It seems like no one who replicated this understood why the high g note works. They just do a falsetto and show off. The note itself isn't the key ingredient, it's the raw passion with which it's delivered.
ThejollyFrenchman BINGO!
BINGO!
The amazing thing is that his high G isn't just a G, his vibrato is so wide that it sounds like he's almost doing a tremolo between a G and a B-flat!!
@@nilsisberg5445 Haha nice one!
Actually in singing, passion is the enemy of high notes. The key is to look and sound passionate. But if you feel that passion the note will go SPLAT all over the place. Just look at everyone in Lindsay Ellis' video who has veins in their necks. If your neck is tense, there's NO way that note is coming out. But plenty have tried to force it. Nils Isberg hit the nail on the head, this is almost a whistle tone. No idea how he's making it. But it sure is amazing.
С этой рок оперы я стал прислушиваться к классике. А Гиллан это гений браво!!!
Это волшебно...
Pure expression and emotion. This type of singing is completely lost on soulless performers seeking wealth and fame. His performance changed my life.
Could Ian Gillian be ANY more talented? The voice of Deep Purple, as well as that brief stint in Black Sabbath, the solo career, and other projects...the ultimate, consummate rock singer!! Those high notes still gives me chills...and the ORIGINAL Jesus in this masterpiece!!
He was a legend and were lucky having listened to him
@@ddawglee still wasn't bad considering his party lifestyle(mainly cigarettes) and other things. He still rocks Dawson
I have early onset dementia.(I'm 61 years old). I can barely walk due to bad knees. Put yourself in my situation, and re listen to the lyrics. Welcome to my life. This is in no way a complaint. I've had a helluva ride.
The greatest rock singer vocally ever!🤗🤗🤗🤗
@@mariejanovska5583 HAA
С этой арии началась моя любовь к року, которая длится всю мою жизнь! Браво Яну!
Иэн
Его зовут Иэн, это кельтское имя
А нам Ян больше нравится😊👍 и Ричи, а не Ритчи. Они, все равно, остаются Гилланом и Блэкмором!)
Y E S ! ! !
@@AntonAlohinsson Мы привыкли говорить Ян.
Wowwwwww....
Ian Gillan the greatest Jesus ever!!! Amazing voice.
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LOVE HIM!!!
Мені майже72 роки. Слухаю понад 50 років цю музику, спів Гіллана і буду радіти потужному соло його завжди.
Мені 70 слухаю винил на вертушці обожнюю цю оперу
OMG what a voice! No one but Ian could do this role justice!!!❤️
I love Ted but this is the masterpiece. Flawless.
Ted and Camilo are superior
Никто лучше Гиллана не пел эту партию. Были прекрасные исполнители на разных языках,но Гиллан-это что-то и впрямь божественное.
Стив Бальзамо
You should listen to Camilo Sesto's version
@@YorFelk послушал, посмотрел. Не верю. Старается, все делает по школе. А Бальзамо живет в песне
Ted Neely поет более проникновенно
Отчаяния в его исполнении мне не хватило. Мне намного больше нравится исполнение Петра Елфимова. Он насквозь прострадал эту вещь.
Гениальная музыка, стоящая в ряду мировых шедевров!
Совершенное исполнение, я не знаю кто бы смог перепеть Гиллана.
Camilo Sesto.
@@gggqwasdfgh9475en interpretación capaz Pero Ian es una bestia cantándola con voz de heavy metal .
One of the finest vocal performances in the history of Rock.
This song might be my favorite in all of musical theatre, but also in general. This version is the only one for me. The original concept recording is just breathtakingly raw and perfect. Just so much love for it. And Ian's performance is... I don't have words honestly. My dad sang JCS to me when I was a baby. This show will ALWAYS mean so much to me.
Fantastic....Ian is the voice.....
Исполнение божественное.....прямо в сердце и навсегда....Душа от переизбытка эмоций выворачивается,а после прослушивания происходит очищение.....Великий музыкант!!
Если это катарсис, то писать надо с большой, а не , как свою Хвамилию. А за ошибочные комментарии, по-недоразумению, извини - случается!
Well said!
Gives me goosebumps. The original London cast recording is one of the greatest albums of all time, among all genres, and is a masterpiece. And to think that Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote the music when he was only 16. Insane
The Australian cast from '72 comes close, with John English and Trevor white
Неповторимо !!! Лучший !!!!! Останется в истории и в наших сердцах! Йэн, здоровья, активного творчества !!!! ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
Техно Ежж В этом году--75!!!
@@вераиерусалимская-й5ы 19 августа будем отмечать! !!! А нам -то сколько ))))))).......
Техно Ежж сколько б не было-- все наши, никому не передашь, не подарить...
Да, девчонки, яблоки с медом посвятим и по сто грамм за здоровье Нашего Бога!)))
в наших сердцах... ей богу, написали так, как будто умер
Non sapevo che la prima versione della rock opera fosse stata cantata da Ian Gillan!!!! E' stata una scoperta eccezionale!
The true voice of Jesus Christ Superstar
kneelandpray2 awesome
Definitely a splendid voice. Personally I admit I prefer Ted Neeley's rendition, is more felt, more role related - not for nothing, he is (predominantly) an actor while Gillian is a (superb) singer.
Gillan blows the doors off Neely version. Neither is bad, again it's the actor vs the rock singer. The album had some heavy duty singers like Johnny Gustafson and Murray Head in addition to Gillan. I have the cassette
kneelandpray2 the original.
As a lifelong Deep Purple and Gillan fan I still think think Neeley's version has way more feeling and impact. Gillan is slightly ahead of the music early on doesn't match Neeley for the emotional delivery and epic reach of the song. Not for nothing did Neeley tour extensively in the lead role (even though Gillan was on record with his role in JCS earlier, before the film) . It wasn't just lights, camera, action - Neeley had great experience and delivered live with this song and the others on the album.
the best version, the best jesus' vocal, the best rock-opera ever (also lloyd webber's best work)
Quien no conoce a Dios, a cualquier santo le reza.
Camilo Sesto.
@@Paipets94 creo que Camilo sabe sentir la canción... Ian muy estático
It’s not his best work at all.
Camilo Sesto's is the best ever, listen to it and you'll see
A Brilliant performance, no wonder Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber wanted Ian for the voice of Jesus, every word heard clearly... A showstopping performance .....
Люди, предлагайте это послушать своим детям! Как когда-то нам это дали послушать наши родители. Лучшее должно переходить из поколение в поколение. А это лучшее.
The king has sung! Nothing else compares. Period.
"And so the 'king' is once again my guest."
Ye gods. This is the first time I've heard Gillan's version. Absolutely breathtaking.
He is definitely the best singing the part of Jesus. I've heard many others, but Ian sings with the most conviction and passion.
for more Gillan perfection pls listen to his vocal in the 1969 version of Jon Lord's concerto. Here I think he presents the quintessential male vocalist!
I would strongly recommend that you listen to the whole original version. It is easily available (I suspect that you will have done so by now)
I love rock, and IMO this is the only proper rock version, later versions were softened and made more "poppie", a great mistake IMO.
let me know what you thought of the original version complete.
Какой человечный Иисус! Какое божественное исполнение! Какие чувства! Только что прослушала несколько весьма достойных исполнителей этой арии,Гиллан вне конкуренции! Боже,храни музыку!
Tak on zhe y bil chelovekom.
Camilo Sesto le da las 3 en esta interpretación
Listened to this album so many times as a child, I knew every word. Every voice was amazing, but Ian's was so moving and powerful.
God, I love Gillan and Deep Purple
Just listened to this sound track. Now, I think I need some Speed King.
Супер
God...!
Не верю
Чистый голос красивейшая фактура и обалденный голос супер стар !
Лучшее исполнение! Всякий раз, когда слушаю, мурашки по коже.
Почти пятьдесят лет мурашки по телу и слушаю, слушаю, слушаю......
Марина Тед Нили круче
то же самое!
А ЕСЛИ БЫ ОН ЕЩЁ И ПРЕДСТАЛ В ОБРАЗЕ ИИСУСА В ЭТОМ МЮЗИКЛЕ, ТО БЫЛО ВООБЩЕ БОМБОВКИ.
@@nadezdakhmara ,мюзикл был в его исполнении, только звук, к сожалению
This is from the very first (the original) recording of Jesus Christ Superstar. By far the best version of the rock opera. Hard to believe that this recording was done as a "Proof of Concept" by Rice and Webber to drum up financing to actually mount the production. Gillan's singing is so powerful you feel his pain, the hair on the back of my neck stands up every time I hear it.
Hearing this brings tears to my eyes...seeing the absolute master Ian Gillan perform it blew me away...
Where did you see that?
Damn he hits that high G effortlessly. Beautiful.
Господи!Неужели я опять слышу это исполнение!Моей молодости шедевр.Помню сколько слушали...🙏❤
Ну, и? Господь услышал тебя? Может, ещё и прочитал это твоё обращение к Нему? Бабы обычно начинают свои посты с пустого (здесь!) восклицания "Господи!"
@@николайперонков-ь9д Просто вспомнила молодость!!!!И всё же,эти песни шедевры, по сравнению с Бузовой или Моргенштерном!А я слушаю нормальную музыку!А эмоции-чисто женские....Я бабой себе не считаю, за плечами консерватория!..
I'm over 50 now, but I first heard the original JCS album when my mom bought the record in the 70s. It was my first introduction to music. Became a radio host of rock music in my 30s. Gillan's voice sounded so pure in my tender years. In my book nobody could top him, especially those who came after him in the 90s and 00s. He was the voice of Jesus, my personal superstar and savior. I always listen to that album every Easter.
Mr Gillan, your portrayal of Jesus is, in my opinion, the greatest vocal performance in rock history. I was an adolescent when Superstar was released, and I was studying hard to become a professional singer/songwriter/guitarist. Your Jesus forever changed my vision of what a singer should be. I spent the rest of my life trying to be you. Although I failed at ever being one tenth of what you are, I did enjoy a couple of decades as a small-time nightclub player and singer. Thank you for giving me something to aspire to. I am now dying of cancer, so I can safely say that you have been my hero for my lifetime. I hope to one day meet you on the other side. ...many years from now.
God bless you
@@blue484 And you also. Thank you.
@@chrisshirley4877 you're welcome
God bless you sir
@@deppurple700 Thank you, Robert. May He bless you also.
...and I am certain He will.
Мама с папой слушали эту рок оперу в 1973 году на еще катушечном магнитофоне мне было 5 лет и еще не понимала кто поет но пыталась детским голоском повторить что то оттуда! Будучи старше узнала кто пел арии Христа и еще больше полюбила Йена Гиллана!!!!! Спасибо за возвращение в детство!!!!!! 💓💓💓💓👍👍👍
I miss my grandma... I remember her saying that she loved this song🥀...
I bought this double album probably on the recommendation of a friend back when I was in high school and already a big Deep Purple fan. Ian Gillian's singing is just tremendous so this being a rock opera totally drew me in. Listening to this double album countless times on my head phones I am sure. Gillian's presentation still gives me chills, especially that scream.
Quite possibly Ian's greatest performance ever.
Ian Gillan one of the best rock singers ever , he deserves all the fame
I am always astounded by Gillan's performance here. It's too bad a better version either doesn't exist or You Tube has no other recording-- when the song and his lips go awry, at the pinnacle of the song, it's just distracting.
I just read today that Gillan was asked to play Jesus in the film version, but insisted if he joined the cast that his band receive a salary too, as they would have to stop touring. Ted Neely was chosen instead.
I wonder what trajectory Ian Gillan's life would have taken if he had starred in the film?? Although Neely seemed born the play the role, and was magnificent!!
In any case, Ian is a stellar musician in every sense of the word. Peace to all in 2023.. 🕊🕊🕊
I've been listening to this for 25 years now. Still makes sense.
Ян спасибо, не знаю как там бог, но ТЫ лучший!
Gillan and Purple are the best.
🎼🎵🎶🎸