Raúl Esparza's Emotional "Hallelujah" | The Kennedy Center
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2017
- Raúl Esparza delivers a powerful and moving performance of "Hallelujah" on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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“The perp was found singing Hallelujah right outside the bodega” *Ice T Voice*
I’m dying 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Lol 😂 💀
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I’m WHEEZING 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Travis Williams 🤣👏
Any one else just come here cause they want to see if barba can sing
Absolutely :-)
Lmao 😂😂😂 yep but i already knew. And boy is he good
Michaela Adair maybe..
Michaela Adair yeah lol
Guilty as charged
This man can sing, he can act, and he's gorgeous. What can't he do?
Robyn Johnson IKR
You are so correct!!!! He's amazing!!!!
It's my goal in life to marry that man. Or at least be half as awesome as he is.
I want to marry this man
Close the deal with Benson?
the look on his face at the end… he even made HIMSELF see god w that one
Raul is my new obsession, his talent just takes my breath away 🤭
Mine too! Fascinated by this beautiful soul.
Agreed. I hope we will see more of him, as he is supposed to return to svu too :)
Totally agree, we need a Raul cd and dvd concert please ❤️
Plus he’s drop dead gorgeous!!!
I was obsessed with Being Alive long before I ever saw how gorgeous he was. He considers himself more of an actor than a singer! He does infuse some serious emotional intensity into his incredible singing!!
Would love a SVU scene where he and liv go to a piano bar open mic and he just starts singing this and her stunned reaction to how beautiful he sings.
That would be wonderful. 🎤🎹🥰
💯
Right?!?
and now it would never happen because writers...
The whole crew. Ice T can rap back up!
Every once in a while, I come back here when I feel like I need to be completely broken. It always works beautifully.
Frederick Chilton singing Hallelujah is not an image I can get out of my head now.
actually same, gotta love how chilton can sing, hannibal can dance and sing and will can sing, thats an episode id like to see haha
Omg yes if we can’t have a 4th season of Hannibal could we at least have a musical episode 😂
@@erin_bluee Hannibal: the musical
This is the best version of "Hallelujah" I ever heard. The passion of this voice is worth a grammy award.
I literally just said the same thing then read your comment
Larry Zamparelli I totally agree.
Pretty sure he’s been nominated for a tony once or twice
The best version is of Jeff Buckley
@@izzyo.5218 He has been nominated for a tony 4 times! Check out some of his interviews.
I haven't seen a version of this song done like that before. It's always raw and heartwrenching but more from a place of tearful sadness. But this was powerful and true in it *rightful bitterness* and genuine honestly. It's not a broken down reverence, it's a strength in rememberence of something truely awful and malicious that humans beings did to eachother, like "how can you sing Hallelujah after everything? I don't know, but you'll be damn sure I will!" Raul Esparza is just a treasure.
EthalaRide god damn. Preach.
Well said!
Yes! I love this man!
This is why Raul belongs on the boards. An acting-only Raul is only half a Raul Esparza. Same applies to both Patti Murin and Colin Donnell... both of them sing far too well to be tied down to a non-singing character. Angela Lansbury managed to have her "cousin" (also played by her) sing on "Murder, She Wrote", but that was only a few episodes. Elizabeth Montgomery got to chew the scenery (and wear shockingly short miniskirts) as Cousin Serena a great deal more often.
Second that !
I was there that night. The entire production was a very somber, sobering affair...it was thoughtful and restrained. And then Raul Esparza came and tore the place open with this. It was not an evening for standing ovations, but everyone wanted to get up for this. I don’t think many, if any, did. But we all wanted to. Even if we sat, most eyes in the place were blurred with tears. I’m not a big sap for music, but this was too powerful to not connect with intimately and passionately.
It was pure art and pure talent. And I don’t think the video does it proper justice.
Amen...good to hear from someone there.....You were blessed!
I would have given anything to have been in your shoes. You are truly blessed and thank you for sharing your viewing of this beautiful talented man.
I would have KILLED to have been there!! LUCKY!!!
I’m happy people there appreciated the talent. Though I really don’t know what the occasion was, I’m glad that you got to see Raul’s performance and that you really loved it because the first time I watched this I shed a few tears as well; it’s just such a beautiful performance.
Wallis Henderson it was the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
I come in over & over because I cannot belive this man's talent. What a gift!!
I thought he was hot as ADA Barba, and now this! Is there such a thing as a Raul Esparza concert I can attend? I love him.
Sue Davis
He's starring in _Hamlet_ in Chicago, IL, Spring 2019.
Me too
Im in awww and in love ☺ 💘
Right. No wonder I was drawn to him. My spirit was connecting the musician in me to more than just law drama.
If I'm ever getting married I'm saving up for Raul to sing at my wedding
Wow, just wow! Now I want to see him portray Javert in "Les Miserables".
Daniel DeRey he’s one of the few who could do both, he’s got damn good vocal range. But I’m pretty sure he’s naturally a Baritone so maybe Javert would suit him best.
Beckie C...That would be awesome. Great piece of art Les Miserables, and great characterJavert. Who would play Valjean opposite him ? He's really the best character and hero for me ! How about if Raul E plays Valjean instead ?
He would be unbelievably awesome in such a role. This guy can do ANYTHING!
He has honed his entire physicality into an instrument of art. That is very rare in our culture, he's a national treasure, more people should know.
It's only been a month and I already miss him on Law&Order SVU. Have fun on Broadway but come back soon!
Lunasent I cried like a baby on his last episode 😢
Is he coming back?
OMG SAME!!!!
They left the window open for him. So I freaking HOPE so! I'm a hardcore Barson shipper!
Lunasent ,if he doesn't come back it safe to say I'm never watching any other episode except the ones he's in my fav episode is "gone baby gone" cuz he hugged Benson and was so supportive
This is my favorite of this song. Raul Esparza is just amazing. He was down in NYC on 9-11, I believe he was on Broadway at the time. He said it had a profound effect on him. You can see that in this performance. He literally sang and emotes so much throughout the song, that he has to catch his breath at the end. It's not a sweet version, and I don't think he meant it to be. It's just a raw, powerful, gut wrenching performance, especially when you put into context what the concert was for. (Tenth Anniversary of 9-11) 9-11 was emotional for the while country but here in NYC, it was just awful. So while you may not like his screaming and growling as some called it, remember why he is even there in the first place, and what the concert was about. I do have to add, Raul Esparza is a beast!! One of my favorite Broadway singers. He gives EVERYTHING he has in every performance. 🥰
I saw him on Broadway years ago, so I knew he could sing, but he absolutely crushes this song. Best version I've ever heard.
He has the voice for the phantom of the opera! He would of been perfect as the phantom!!!!
I never knew barba can sing from svu . ❤️🥰
Exactly ! He would be an excellent Phantom. And they gave the part for the movie adaptation to sby who can neither sing or act.
That was my first thought, too!
Or Jean Valjean in Les Mis 😍
I'm so glad Barba is pursuing his dream as a professional singer:')
His more of a Broadway actor
He looks kinda stunned at the end - "Did I just do that?"
He’s coming out of his immersion into the song. Truly an artist.
I live in the UK and have watched Law and Order SVU for a few years and last night I saw Raul in the episode titled 'The Undiscovered Country' and if anyone deserved an award for a television performance it was his on this at the time last episode. I came here and find one of the greatest heart wrenching song performances ever - what a guy.
This is by far the best version of this song that I have heard in a VERY long time. Well done Raul.
It was definitely amazing:)
Seeing k.d. Lang perform it live remains one of the most goose pimply experiences.
I cry, sobbing, unashamed, every time I see and listen. Raul was awesome as Barba, but omg, he rips my heart out with this one. Singing my life to perfection. And a serious HOTTIE!
I honestly didn't think I ever needed to hear anyone sing (and often brutalize) this song again. But then I watched Esparza's pathos-driven performance and I am fully and 100 percent shook. This is what it's all about. (It helps I still remember his very confessionary and touching article in the NYT so many years ago about his personal life.) Lovely.
isnt that the dude from law and order?
Yes! He plays ADA Rafael Barba
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Matt K yep barba
Matt K he was an amazing singer before he was on SVU. He is incredibly vocally talented...He was born to sing Rafael Barba is chump change. He hasn't finished though.
Jenny Sieck Barba definitely isn't chump change, Raúl did an amazing job as Barba. He became my favorite ADA right away. But you are right he was born to sing! I can't get over this performance!
I'm in tears... I found my partner unresponsive a year ago... I saved his life... I've never had to do anything that difficult in my whole 30 years of life... after they took him away in the ambulance I sang this song with such hurt and anger and my voice sounded that painful... my partner sang this song often... he didn't die but he's been taken away from me and that's why I'm in tears now... I've lost him 2xs in a year to things that aren't his fault... I cannot wait until I can fly on top of him in a MASSIVE bear hug when he's brought back to me... I'm struggling so bad financially... emotionally and mentally and I've been dealing with sadness... anxiety... depression and suicidal thoughts... but moments like hearing this song help me refocus and remember why I fight so hard and not give up... WE GOT THIS 🧡💚😭
I loved this guy as Chilton. He’s my favorite Chilton thus far. The King of Sass!
If this is how he winds up after a stressful day at court... am speechless.
Amazing! I didn't even know he could sing. I just watched him on SVU. I hated it when he left the show.
He was my favorite of the bunch
I loved Barba. Unfortunately I don’t think he’ll ever be back, “killing” the baby was a final goodbye. That was so deep.
He’s back on the show in January. Just announced last week. So excited!!
@@sassythriftlife Just saw a preview of the show he will be on. He will be playing on the opposite team this time . Defense Attorney. He will be up against Carisi. Should be interesting.
I've literally heard every version of this, even Josh Groban's. I have been a massive fan of JG for 15yrs, yet Raul's version is the absolute best. He's amazing. The pure, raw emotion sells this better than any other performer's version.
One of the only renditions of Hallelujah that captured the late Leonard Cohen’s emotion and gusto.
Perfect.
Eduardo Flores I thought the same. This one was more "Cohen-esque" than the others.
Totally agree.
I've heard this song performed by Bon Jovi and he did a beautiful rendition of it, but Raul takes it to another level....He actually gives me the chills.... It's raw, emotional and so heartfelt. Just beautiful. What a gift this man has.
This is by far the very best rendition of this song.
I can't believe I've watched SVU all these years and never knew he could sing. Also, that 7 minutes went by too quickly. He has a magnificent voice!
Raul seriously needs to release an album!!!
Get the recording of the recent revival of Company. He played Bobby.
Check out tick tick boom!
@@hilarycohen1470 yes
Every time I watch Raul Esparza sing something just by chance, I end up listening to him for an hour just killing it. My god.
Had no idea ADA Barba could sing.. love 😍
I just know him as ADA Barba...Raul Esparza is so much more than we think he his. This song moved me in so many ways. He took us on a journey and I was walking with him all the way. What a journey it was. Heart wrenching, painful. I absolutely love this song... it's one of my favourites and he sung the hell out of it. AMAZING! AND POWERFUL!
I agree 100 %
Watching this after the great ADA Rafael Barba left SVU 😪
Me too😢
Cried like a baby in his last show :(
There are no superlatives adequate to describe Raul Esparza's otherworldly performance of "Hallelujah." It is the definitive version of an iconic song. Once in a great while, a singer comes along who was born to sing a song, and Raul Esparza and "Hallelujah" are that singer and that song.
I find him so attractive 😍😍
I've only discovered this past week that this guy could sing, and boy can he sing this! This brought me to tears, it was the most moving version I've heard in years. Absolutely loved it. Well done Raul ❤
i think i’m watching this for the 10th time now and i’m still extremely impressed and moved by raúl’s vocals
Such a beautiful rendition of this song. Raúl is an incredible singer. ❤️
I've loved this song for a very long time, and now - completely unexpectedly - I have a new favorite version.
At 3:30 he makes it truly his.
When this song is transcendently beautiful AND feels like barbed-wire in your veins, it's being done right!
Gracias Raul
I think that may be my favorite part...though he did an amazing job with this song. Such a talented singer and actor.
I'm so touched... What an artist, a soul that should get so much more recognition...
I didn't think he could sing. I almost shed a tear because of this music.
I assumed he could, since he worked with Steven Sondheim.
I thought I had a favorite version...until I saw this. His rendition just guts me.
Beautiful song, beautiful interpretation, beautiful man. I'm left with few words.
At first, I was kinda turned off cause he started out too soft, I couldn't really hear him over the piano but he sure blew me away in the end. Great job!!!
I'm a purist and no one can sing his song like Leonard... BUT.. holy Moses this is amazing, so many copies but this must be the best.... Respect, this is passionate, real and beautiful.
Thank you Raul..xx
Holy shit, his singing is ridiculously amazing.
This is by far the best of the best, powerful, dynamic and certainly emotional…
He's a complete actor and Singer! Congratlations from Brazil
It's his eyes when he sings "every breath we drew was Hallelujah"
He’s dreamy
Until today my favorite version of this was by Rufus Wainwright. Let me repeat-until today.
As a musical play actor he did just that. He played this song like he was performing a Broadway play.
Holy cow!! He blows everyone else who has sung this out of the water!!!
I have such a crush on him. Who knew barba could sing?!
Me toooo
Beautiful
This song cuts me to the core each time I hear it, no matter who sings it. It is that powerful. But Raul Esparza's version is at the same time raw, beautiful, raging, gorgeous, overwrought, but still magnificent. It left me unable to speak afterwards.
This is the best version of this song I’ve ever heard now in my opinion!
This performance brought me to tears…love is not a victory march
What a great performance. Few knew how talented this man really is. God Bless him.
OMG his entire heart and soul went into singing this song. I'm moved to tears. Thank you Mr. Esparza and Mr. Cohen.
This man is fn amazing!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you, Raul. Masterful. Personal. Hauntingly beautiful. Unforgettable!
I've heard so many versions of this song. This just topped them all. Bravo, Raul!
Este hombre es increíble. Carismático, hipnótico, excelente actor y cantante... Se le puede pedir más? Orgullo de nuestros hermanos cubanos. Felicitaciones de parte de una argentina que lo admira tremendamente ❤️
It sounds like he's trying to imagine how Leonard Cohen was singing this in his head when he wrote it.
I can't express what I'm feeling right now
This and Tommy Johansson's performances are completely touching and mesmerizing.
He gave the best performance of this song that I've ever heard
Spectacular. The Pianist is also quite remarkable. A beautifully sensitive accompaniment.
The best version there is.
Omg he is awsome ❤ I watch him on svu law and order, wow thought he was talented then, but he is super awsome because he can sing as well as act!!!! Wow very nice!!!!!
wow...tears down my face...so magnificent...Bravo Mr. Esparza !!!!
From 4:23 to 4:55 Raul makes this song his own and defies anyone to EVER sing it again. It is now officially HIS song, mic drop!
Omg! That was so beautiful. I got terary eyed. I felt it in my soul. Bravo!
The definition of eargasm
Oh God yes
Beautiful, I was exhausted for him at the end!
Sing, Barba!!
Wow... this guy is the entire package!!! Beautiful rendition
My favorite version of this song! This is the voice of an angel. Raúl is perfection in human form.
❤️🔥 again and again and again....✨✨✨ love this voive and this song and this and this incredible man... by far the best, most emotional, honest and beautiful interpretation of this song.. love you Raúl ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Great Performance. Excellent Actor on Law & Order SVU
Barba can sing!! Amazing voice!!
Amazing! One of my all time favourite songs and STILL! Thank you Raul. You really sang Hallelujah with incredible justice! Love Love Love your ability Raul!
His Singing is Beautiful & Heart warming.
He is so talented. I love listening to him sing and have also enjoyed watching him on "Law & Order."
Brought a tear to my eye. Loved it. RAUL FOREVER
Dios!!!! Rafael Barba rompe los tribunales :v y también canta?? Este es el hombre perfecto :')
Concuerdo contigo, que hombre más completo y muy guapo 😍
Le dicen el rompe tribunales, falsas acusaciones 🎶 🎶
gorgeous voice, wonderful interpretation, a beautiful surprise from a very handsome man.
I get chills at 5:34 every single time I watch this.
Passionate singer & commanding performer gets me every time
♥️♥️♥️
Best performance I’ve ever seen of this song and there are a lot of greats that have done it!
He is so amazing!!!!
Definitely the most touching performance of this song I ever came across.😍
The most brilliant rendition of this song! Go Raul! Love YOU!