John Farnham | Gethsemane ( 1992 Australian Cast ) | Reaction
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That high note was supreme. Most males singing that song have to move into their falsetto to hit those kind of notes.. But not John he hits it in full voice . His range is insane
As a singer I'm so jealous but he is so good so great I have to hear him on the regular. Bless you John that you'll get through this huge challenge in your life with flying colours mate. 🙏
The high note that comes after "i have to know,i have to know my lord"
the Why is usually a G5, he is doing a C# here though which is still impressive
the emotipn in the whole performance is so great
This is one of only 2 cds i have killed from constant play, this 1992 Australian cast of Jesus Christ Superstar soundtrack. It was a bugger to replace, and then we killed that one, too. And this was one of the best songs on it, though the whole cast was such a who's who of the Australian music industry that it was hard to have favourites.
Not even his best performance of this song. He is bloody incredible.
He doesn’t attempt the famous G5 at all, actually. He modifies the melody so as to avoid it. And I for one am very glad he did. People have a weird obsession with high notes, often equating “able to sing high” with “good singer”. You can hear several singers of this song right here on TH-cam, each of whom successfully hits the G5, but sound awful doing it because you can feel the panic rising in them as they near it. They approach it as a gymnastic feat they must pull-off to be considered worthy of the role, a party trick, rather than as an organic extension of the character’s emotional state. Farnham might not be able to hit a G5 (at least not comfortably and reliably enough for him to risk it every night of an extensive tour), but he hits every other note with such effortless grace and superhuman control, it matters not a jot.
John Farnhams dilemma was what genre! This man can sing anything, do anything. So humble and has NO IDEA how many people adore him. Hilarious, self depreciating, encouraging and without a doubt one of the greatest voices we will ever get to hear. Love his work, love his voice. God love him ✌🏼❤️🇦🇺
Yes Nick John was playing 'Jesus' and this was the scene from the Garden of Gethsemane or as it sometimes is known as the 'Agony in the Garden' when Jesus talks to God knowing he will be killed for all of mankind. John sings with all the pain and passion that one would expect....such a brilliant performance....I got the same chills as you....even though I've watched this many, many times....Hoping John will see this reaction as it moved me so much Thanks Nick.
Get well soon John. xx
He is the G.O.A.T. Most skilful and versatile vocalist of all time.
Absolut. 🤟
I saw this live and yes, John was Jesus. My Dad had never been to a rock concert and had not been a big JF fan. He thoroughly enjoyed this (rock) version of Jesus Christ Super Star and left in awe of John Farnham’s talent and performance. My Dad was a boy Soprano and knew about singing and his musical leanings tended toward classical but, he left that concert that night a Farnham fan and with enormous respect for John’s talent. Dad thought John was pretty cool after that!😊 I’ve seen John Farnham live a number of times and he NEVER disappointed. Always delivered. You couldn’t help but feel great after seeing him in concert. Always funny too. He is one of our best. In my book though, he is the best!! Thank you for bringing him to the attention of so many more people. Makes me happy, you think so highly of his talent as a singer. Even if cancer has robbed him and us of singing… John was and is, will
always be…….The Voice!!
Spectacular performance
Yes he was playing Jesus. I saw this show in Brisbane and this scene was the most emotional I have ever experienced. Best stage show I’ve been to. I was bawling my eyes out. Wow his voice.
I was there too Wendy..chills even now..remembering.
Another here too- October 1992- best production ever of Jesus Christ Superstar!
I was at this performance in Sydney only a few rows from the front of the rotating stage. Magnificent performance !!!
John Farnham is undoubtably the Greatest singer/performer of all time!
Some how, Johns performance here went largely unnoticed internationally where as John Legend's performance in the US stage production received wide spread critical acclaim. Nothing against John Legend, he's a hell of a singer but when you hear his performance, it's simply not in the same class as Johns. To this day, it still amazes me how on earth he remains largely unknown outside of Oz. I assume that because he chose to stay at home and perform rather than move to the UK or to the USA probably has a lot to do with that.
It may sound selfish but thank god he did stay here in Oz, that would have been a bloody tragedy to lose him as well.
Same with Jimmy Barnes, I think they're happy to just have success here but people overseas are missing out on two of the best singers in the world! Oh well, it's special for us I guess.
So glad he’s in Australia 😁
Yes, I must admit I though the same thing about the John Legend Superstar. Having sat in the front row many times for this Australian production in the round with John Farnham and Jon Stevens as Jesus and Judas respectively, I feel I was difficult to impress. And I'm quite a Superstar purist. Many gifted singers have interpreted "Gesthemene" and the Jesus role, and I don't always compare them favourably to the originals, but I really loved this production and bought many ticket to enjoy it over and over again.
He was put in the too hard basket by USA Record Companies, he could not get a release in America of Whispering Jack the Album because he did not fit their bill, What a farce that was denying the American public one of the best voices that's ever been, because as John Fogerty said The Music Industry is now run by Accountants in the USA and they did not think he was marketable enough. was not given a chance to show his extraudanary voice and Musical ability, what a joke he was just the best and they could not see it because of their greed for profit and money.
Think about this, he sang this every day for months. Matinee & evenings. And every performance was this brilliant. No special effects, just John & a mike
Can you imagine when this man discovers Kate Cebrano and Jon Stevens 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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I've always thought that Andrew Loyd Webber's Jesus's Chist Superstar, was a Masterpiece. And Gethsemane has always been emotional for me. But listening to the passion with which our John Farnham sings it, just brings me to tears. The story of Christ, whether truth or myth, together with that incredible composition, AND the magnificence of John's glorious gift, should make everyone proud that we have such beautiful souls walking amongst us.
In a perfect world John Farnham would be the biggest Broadway star of all time.
He can be as clean and pop-y as he wants, but can also summon the grit to crush a rock song. Much like Freddie Mercury.
This is the best reaction to this extraordinary performance by John 😊
You really really need to listen to the 1992 Australian cast of Jesus Christ Superstar on Hey Hey it's Saturday, song is called Everything's Alright. Also a great introduction to the magnificent Kate Cebrano and the very charismatic Jon Stevens (and of course Farnsie) - you will not be disappointed x
I reckon ThatSinger will love that if he listens to it. He'll fall in love with Jon Stevens as soon as he opens his mouth. The note John Farnham hits and sustains in that song is to die for. Ha Ha ... let's see if we can tempt ThatSinger to listen to this in his own time ... th-cam.com/video/O-itN1psaMc/w-d-xo.html
Gotta watch the clip that includes them singing amazing grace at the end 😁😁😁
Yep I agree… watch the link Sandra has shared. I remember having this album because I was too young to travel to see the stage show. I remember watching that performance on Hey Hey It’s Saturday too.
Yes! I’ve been asking for this for awhile.
Amy Stapleton, yes I agree absolutely beautiful 💕
I was at this last show at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in 1992. I saw John Farnham in Jesus Christ Superstar 3 times. The tour was only going to be a dozen shows it went onto do 80+ shows across Australia & New Zealand. Tickets demand sales in Sydney & Melbourne we so strong they had to come back for more after the initial run. John Farnham is the best rock singer ever to play Jesus in Superstar.
I saw it there as well. It was absolutely amazing.
Mate this dude is the most versatile singer ever, his voice Pearces your heart and soul and sends chills to every cell of your body
I agree🙏🏾
@@ThatSingerReactions The whole australian cast recording of jesus christ superstar is a masterpiece. It's filled with the best of Australia rock royalty. You should check that out
It took a while to get to this song... Of course he loved it. Now he needs to check out Granada from the main event.. That will surely blow his mine
Who is Pearce?
My lord!!! I hadnt heard this before absolutely insane vocal range!!
This is why we Australians call him "The Voice". He is an Aussie Icon.
I was lucky enough to be a lighting guy in this production for over 6 months and got to enjoy it every night. It’s worth getting the whole album or what ever you call it these days as it’s one of the best Australian cast recordings you will ever hear. You need to look up Jon stevens and Kate Ceberano as well as they played Judas and Mary.
Do your self a favour and listen to the whole show.
The Australian album is bloody fantastic!!! And props to Jon Stevens as well.
Preach John
Bro, I've loved this guy since I was 4 years Old, I saw this concert at the Adelaide entertainment centre when I was 8 years old, thanks to my parents. He has the most insane, brutal, passionate, incredible voice I have ever heard in my entire life. Nothing will ever sound like it again. This particular song is my favourite of Johns. He has tons of hits, all that I love, but there is nothing more powerful than this, NOTHING, so f****ing powerful! I still bawl my eyes out when I listen to this music, it's my go to place when I want John at his best. But if you haven't listened to it yet, check out "The Temple" when John cuts in, heckin heck mate!
Chills upon chills. Truly a performance worthy of ‘the passion’ of Christ. I was lucky enough to see John perform his role in Jesus Christ Superstar, and no stage performance has ever come close to portraying such agony and fear through vocals. However his whole demeanour made you truly believed he was about to be crucified. To me, he will forever be the very best. .
He was by far the best "Jesus" ever in JCS! Doesn't get the recognition he deserves for sure!
100% correct... most now sound super "broadway," but it's a "rock opera"
Ian Gillan (an actual hard rock singer not known as a pop singer being the lead singer of Deep Purple) the first Jesus is the the supreme Jesus. Farnham don't even hit the long sustained G5 note that is heavily associated with this song. And Farnham never did hit that G5 in any of his performance of this song. Emotionally deep yes vocally not in the same league as Ted Neely, Steve Balsamo or Ian Gillan.
@@ThelSuperlKing So ????
@@paulkazakoff9231 2 and 2 together. Original comment saying Farnham is the best JCS and my comment explaining why Farnham never hit that G5 sustained note traditionally associated with the song. This equals Farnham is not the best JCS not even in the Top 5. I mentioned three other names who are superior JCS..
@@ThelSuperlKing Don't really care mate to be honest with technicalities Etc.He is a wonderful singer and enjoy listening.Not a competition or anything.Sure those other guys you mentioned are great singers.There's always someone better at everything.
I have always adored this performance, and recommend it to everyone. More recently I saw the version with Ben Forster (with Tim Minchin as Judas and Melanie C as Mary), and comparing that rendition of Gethsemane to this one.... THIS is Rage Against the Heavens, his last moment of defiance.... the newer version was more "Daddy won't buy me an Xbox".
🤣😂
Spot on
I saw this production when I was 17. Cate Ceberano, Jon Stevens and Angry Anderson, were also amazing . One of the best productions ever made! I was lucky to see this live!
I saw the first with Jon English as Juda.
Yes so did I
@@redwarpy I remember my parents coming home from the john English and Marcia Hines production, dad still has the program.
Me too. In Mackay. Brilliant show.
I saw it in Melbourne...
Amazing 💕 Sending much love to John ❣️
I have never seen this one! So thank you for that. Another outstanding performance from our Farnsey. This song is sung by Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. He is talking to God, he knows he will soon be crucified, and he is scared.
Please listen to the whole album , you will get vocals like this all the way through, Jon stevens as Judas is great as well.
I saw him perform this in Melbourne and when he'd finished, the audience went so quite, you could hear a pin drop. He was quite the dramatic performer but was known for Rock & Pop. He could sing literally any style; and did!
Shout out to Rebecca for getting our boy to react to this. I’ve never heard John sing this before. That was something else that performance 👏
Onya Rebecca... ❤🇦🇺
Just imagine it. This level of performance night after night! It was magic then and it still is. He truly is "The Voice"!
Yes he definitely is. 🇦🇺😁🦘🐨👍🏼
I love that so many are starting to react to John's amazing voice... thru you guys he is getting the world recognition he deserves...💙
Absolutely spot on. The emotion, still gives the chills listening to him sing it as do all the cast from this 90s version, Jon Stevens is worth a listen to, well, they all are 😅👏👏, wave that thang around Nick till your arm falls off 🤗
Kate Cebrano did a great job as MM too...and the band... both playing and being the chorus... it was awesome...
@@JoSedunary 👌
I saw thus performance in Brisbane Australia and oh man, it was by far the best theatre production ever. Check out Jon Stevens in the same production. His voice is amazing too!
Me too Cathy….it was just so good.
My favourite thing about this is that JCS (and Gethesamane included) is one of those things that skirts the line between edgy and kitch/cheesey depending on the performance (just google the "note" from 'Gethsemane' sung by different performers on TH-cam). John actually doesn't sing as high as some of those singers, but he chooses a register that he will smash, and absolutely nails it. I believe every second of this performance, he absolutely sells it and actually gives it pathos and menace, instead of a kind of quaint rock opera cheese.
Irony is that in most of his own solo shows, he spends a lot of time mugging it up to the audience, cracking jokes and being a goof. Here he shows his absolute class as a performer in a serious dramatic role.
John could have done opera, hard rock, Broadway, anything! His voice sends shivers down my spine, even after all the decades he's been performing. Aussies are so proud that he's ours 🇦🇺 The other amazing thing is that he was a smoker for years, but it doesn't seem to have affected his voice at all.
Here is another guy I'd never heard of until TSR and videos like this just makes me appreciate you that much more because not many people even thinking about Jesus and anything to do with reality. Thank you Bro !
Just a breathtaking performance 👏 👏 👏
You should REALLY listen to the official recording of John Farnham singing this. It is even more powerful than this live version
Yep it’s on Spotify and I’ve probably got half the listens
I loooooooove your reactions! I find myself nodding and answering you when you asked about if John was in the role of Jesus 😀
I saw this live, I cried it was so inspirational. It had all the greats, especially John of course, plus others such as Kate Cebrano, and ( another you might like) John Stevens ( originally from New Zealand ). You are spot on about it being Johns best performance 👍🏼 plus, we get to see his emotions/acting ability through the songs. Keep up the good work. Love from Australia 🇦🇺
Wow, this absolutely gave me chills. This was a phenomenal performance, and that’s really saying something when we’re talking about John Farnham. Although I’ve seen John live on a couple of occasions, one of my biggest regrets is that I never got to see him in Jesus Christ Superstar. Thanks for reacting to this one, this was a joy to watch 😊
I didn't get to see it live either, I couldn't afford it at the time. When John's 'Then Again' album was coming out I rang up for a radio competition to win the new CD (my 1st ever CD), & John was secretly in the radio studio at the time recording an interview to be played that following week. I got to speak to John for about 30 seconds (not on air) & he asked me if I'd seen Superstar & I had to say no. It's a regret I'll carry forever.
@@dolfyn73 Wow, what an amazing experience that would have been 😊
My favorite will allways be, when the war is over from 2003 .the show is called the last time. His vocal range is from another planet. But its hard to say whats the best his done. He can sing anything and make it heavenly.
Yes !! Thank you so much Nick... this one is a pearler... (Geth-sem-anee) BTW I have requested it a few times..but I'm not on your patreon unfortunately... I'm just glad you've seen it now !! Farnsey in my opinion was THE best JC ... especially live...
Yes, this is from Jesus Christ Superstar - Jesus (John) in his conversation with God the night before his crucifixition. KNowing the context, it is amazing to listen again for the lyrics (not to mention the phenominal vocal), as it puts the mythology into a human perspective.
Just when you thought you were done with John Farnham, Jesus Christ Superstar comes along. Now waiting for Kate Cebrano and Everythings Alright from the same show.
I'm never done with him lol
@@ThatSingerReactions The Farnsey rabbit hole is phenomenal. Makes me proud to be an Aussie 😁🇦🇺🦘🐨👍🏼
Don't worry. There's still plenty more John Farnham to see.
Or I Don't Know How To Love Him by Kate
The versatility in his vocal range still amazes me and no matter what genre he kicks it butt and seeing Jesus Christ Superstar was the most amazing experience with our other legend Aussie singers!! 🙏❤️🇦🇺
Love the love for John! This isn't even his best performance of the song as it was the final night and he was tired from months of touring. The original album performance is brilliant, you have to listen. I guess it's the definitive performance. John could have easily been a heavy metal singer or opera tenor!
This is Jesus, talking to God in the garden of Gethsemane( pronounced "jeth-sem-ah-nee') after the 'last supper'. It's Jesus questioning God's path for him, which is to be betrayed, beaten and to die on the cross. You would actually love the rock opera of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'. The music and songs are amazing.
I was wondering when someone would send this to you. Isn’t it brilliant? I was hoping that you’d dive into the John Legend vs John Farnham vocals - it’s an eye opener.
You know when you look down the camera & ask a question I find myself answering you as if I’m in the room with you 🤣🤣🤣
I’d love for you to listen to another Australian, very sadly he recently passed away..his voice has so much grit, simply amazing,
Doug Parkinson, a great clip is called Duets with Mark Vincent.
I saw this live, in 1992. I can remember his voice crushing through me.
Seeing it live on stage in Brisbane it was so epic seeing & hearing John play Jesus . The whole cast was on point. I would love to be able to time travel back to that. When it had finished, I wanted them to do it again.
I remember seeing John play Jesus in Jesus Christ Super Star and still have the program guide book. Johns performance had me in tears. Just amazing 🌟
Sitting here smiling, saying yes, yes, yes to all your questions, Nick. This is from Jesus Christ superstar. John is playing Jesus. The song, Gethemane (pronounced Geth-se-man-ee) occurs right before the crowd comes after him to crucify him. This is just after the Passover when the disciples have ‘fallen asleep’ (or as the musical depicts them- passed out from drinking too much) and Jesus goes to the garden of gethsemane to pray to his father…. This is his ‘conversation’ with God, questioning why he is the chosen one. The man sitting on the steps for the whole song I think is Jon stevens, who plays Judas and he is about to go and betray him.
Anyway this is an incredible version of this and probably the best in the world- certainly the best I have heard, and I’m a musical performer and singer myself… I just wished I’d had the privilege of singing with John Farnham except in a few mass choir performances as a teenager (check out the Sydney olympics opening ceremony, I’m in the choir there 😁)
I saw this show. He is playing jesus in jesus Christ superstar. I went to the cast party after the last show. He sang for the crrw to thank them, with other main cast members for 3 hours. It was a trip. His voice is insane but the man has a beautiful soul. This is him the night before the crucifixion talking to God, his father, showing his fear. John was pure perfection in this role
John's rocker voice - oh hell yes - get yourself on to his cover of Black Dog (the Zeppelin song) - there's 2 audio versions here on youtube (it was recorded at a sound check apparently and it's now on the Rarities album in his "Anthology" collection). It's bloody brilliant!!!
Mind blown first time I heard him sing this!
I have sent the black dog request already lol
@@danschiavello oooh excellent!
Love this!
Yes I agree this version just blew me away, what can’t he sing?!! I would like to see him react to this song too 💞
Saw this live and it took my breath away, him, and Jon Stevens blew my mind.........never forget it. He IS playing Jesus, he's speaking to God, his father. He was Jesus, Jon Stevens was Judas, Kate Cebrano was Mary........They did Jesus Christ Superstar.
I saw this in Melbourne- Russell Morris as Simon was also incredible, and he was the vocal coach for the show
I saw this show 10 times, every time it was spellbinding. John Farnham one of the greatest singers ever and the nicest most humble man
This was THE best "concert" I have ever been to, Perth 1992. So amazing. Between John Farnham and Jon Stevens...whooo.
It's so wonderful to see him being discovered by new audiences. He's always been amazing.
I got to see this live - TWICE! Then you throw in Jon Stevens a day Kate Ceberano...AMAZING!!!
From the musical Jesus Christ Superstar. John played Jesus and isn't given recognition internationally compared to others who have played this role, despite being the best. Comparisons often point to that he doesn't attempt the high note, (as if he couldn't) which has become a feature, but is unnecessary and John proves that here.
The first vid you had was actually a better vocal, shame about the sound. The whole cast was stellar, and probably truer to the original intended rock vocals.
Gethsemane: Geth-sem-a-ni
John Legend also played Jesus in JCS.
I’ll check out that other video as I remember John’s vocal being different to this one, did he actually perform this once on Hey Hey? I seem to remember that he did but it is so long ago.
Yes, I was waiting for him to hit that big note you mention and was surprised when he didn’t go there because he obviously can so that was really interesting his choices there but I’m liking his interpretation here too.
Ps - I just went to hear that other version and I agree that vocal was amazing.
@@starlightshimmery not sure about Hey Hey, but l seem to remember John saying that his voice was a little tired here due to it being a final performance after a long run for this show.
Still awesome!!
@@DebraBing yes definitely awesome still, though you can tell he’s not in his full flight. Stunning effort to do this night after night.
@@starlightshimmery yeah it must have been taxing for John to say that. Incredible.
I second your words Debra Bing....John's the consumate professional as we in OZ have always known and that Australian cast was filled with the best of the best in every field.
Definitely in my top 5 of the best ever gigs I've been too
I love watching you watching John I really hope somehow that this gets passed on to John he wood be so humbled in your words of praise
There has never been anyone like John ever in any country
You got it in the end 😊- I was so lucky to see two different Australian casts doing this. I loved it in 1975 but the 1992 production blew my mind. John was magnificent.
John played JESUS in the musical and yes it is the scene when he enters the Garden of Gethsemane . If I write it phonetically you pronounce it geth..sem..mon ..e all one word I hope this helped I am an Aussie and have Loved this man's singing all my life . Very proud of every performance and that you are all discovering what we have had the privilege to know in his very long career without ever a note wrong . John is in the battle of his life at the moment ,sending LOVE and Prayers to him and his beautiful family.
"John Farnham aint never have a lacklsuter vocal".... truer words have never been spoken, brother. Definitely the GOAT.
Его страсть пронизывает всё вокруг ❤
Exhilarating! Brilliant! Versatility galore from this man. Outstanding performance and brilliant reaction 👏
Learned about him only a few months ago. Knew about superstar since it came out. Didn't know he did this. Amazing. Thanks
Thank you so much for reacting to this! I also requested this on Patreon ❤️ It is such a powerful vocal performance. So much emotion! You’re right, this is John playing Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, singing this song to God before the crucifixion.
by far the best version of this production. i had the CD in my car for a good 18 months. the whole cast are magnificent ..ps love your reactions to aussie music we have taken for granted for so long..such talent downunder
John is playing Jesus as he accepts his fate to be sacrificed for the sins of all humanity, just before his betrayal in the garden of Gethsemane (guess - them-in-ee). By the way, Marcia Hines at the age of 16 played Mary Magdalene in the Australian production of Jesus Christ superstar. She hasn’t left the country since.
Yesss! He was a rock God in this production! One of the best experiences of my life and yes Jon Stevens! Holy cow!
I agree. He’s brilliant!
Honestly he should have done more theatre .him in Jesus Christ super star was chilling . He is incredible and apparently never had singing lessons. So I heard. He is magic .xox
Thanks for reacting to / sharing this one. Just think about producing that passion - that excellence -show after show - night after night. Gruelling work. I suspect Johns talent here was under appreciated / under recognised for a number of reasons. >
- There had been a number of earlier versions worldwide of JC Superstar. This {then} was yet another 'modern' version.
- At the time there still existed an old style 'Aussie Cringe' about theatre productions overseas being 'Top Notch' -& Australia playing somewhat second string 'catch-up' - even though our production values & vocal talents regularly being world class & often better than! { This was more of a perceived general public cringe - rather than within the industry itself -which had no doubts as the quality of their talent and work }
- There was also debate about the staging being 'too modern' - ie: 'Was it distracting from the storyline? 'etc. etc. and other such nonsense.
- Then there was the choice of John for the Lead. Although the role of Judas was more often considered the Lead - particularly after 'our other Jon' [ Jon English ] placed his indelible stamp on it.
{# You really MUST listen to Jon English as well - another Major talent} I think JF still suffered from the overlay labelling of him as a 'pretty boy light weight pop star' (something he felt hindered his career & worked hard to leave behind )
All these factors I think distracted from really focussing on the outstanding reality of his voice & his delivery. Which you so beautifully appreciate today, and powerfully foster appreciation of in your listeners.
# Note: I think you and all JF's fans might also be interested in an Oct 23rd 2021 Article in the Financial Review - by Weekend Editor Andrew Burke [ John Farnham Musical in the Works ] " The John Farnham- based Musical that could go all the way to Broadway".
Your appreciation of John's talent, and the growth of this now across many other reactor channels, might have an important part to play in the success of this - already much anticipated - initiative.
As the Producer: Michael Cassel points out (unlike in many other Musicals which hang on one or two favourites ) each and every song of JF's is a tried and tested and already proven hit. A testament to not only John's voice - but to his talent as a songwriter also. I'm very excited to see how this production develops and is received.
Love from L
Thanks, Lin. You informed me of much more about John.; things I never knew.
Chills, love this soundtrack. They made magic
Oh how I love Farnsey and Barnsey.
John Farnham I soooo miss your amazing once in a life time voice. JF you are the voice and I for one will miss your amazing and unique talent, you make me proud to be Australian xxxxxxx
You need to watch the whole Aussie JCS ‘92 performance…magic!!
Perfect vocals and acting. Love our John and your reaction Nick and your little waving cloth too ❤🎉😮
I've started watching your John Farnham reactions about a year after you recorded them, and I was really hoping someone had recommended this to you! It makes my heart race and gives me chills every time I hear it. If anyone can make you feel empathy for Jesus Christ as a human being, it's John Farnham. It helps that the song is well written too. But this isn't even his best performance of it. His voice was no doubt a bit tired on the final night, as it's both a physically and emotionally demanding role. The version they recorded for the album (which was recorded live, just like this one) was even better, and he hit even higher notes flawlessly (of course).
This always gives me chills, all you should check out the John legend vs John Farnham video it just shows that not everyone can do what Farnham does
You've gotta hear the recorded version or the Hey Hey It's Saturday live performance. This recording was at the end of a very long run of shows (sometimes 2 shows a day) and he actually sounds really tired - still great but tired. The man is a freak & a legend!
Your reactions give me goosebumps? Coz I know about JC superstar show. Thank you. 🌺 I cannot say anymore. I'm lost for words...
John’s Jesus Christ raging against the will of God and asking why is one of the most heart-wrenching performances.
The man was a master of everything he wanted to tackle before he retired.
He has been my fave since I was around 8.
Thanks for loving him too, Nick!
You always figure it out by the end! I could watch you react to a ham sandwich and still get a laugh. Love your reactions! 'Shout out to this guy for having a normal haircut in the 80's' on another vid. I lost it
He is out of this world. John I wish you the speediest recovery. This world is a better place because of you and your phenomenal talent and generosity of spirit ❤
I had forgotten about this performance. He truely is amazing.
You're absolutely right🙏😊 it's in the garden of Gethsemane before Christ was taken to be judged and condemned😔😶 John is magnificent❤️🌏🪐🍀🌕🙏🦋🎶🇦🇺🌹🌹🌹
Thank you for what you do.
As an Australian, I'm a little ashamed to admit it but I never paid a great deal of attention to John and would always associate him with Sadie.
How wrong was I!?
An Absolutely amazing vocalist that transcends Australian popularity and is a showcase for humans all around the world!
Took you a while…
Has this channel reviewed Sadie?
@@captcaveman82 Are you saying you want it reviewed ? Seriously ?
I tried not to pay much attention in rebellion against my mum loving John Farnham 😆😔
We’re you even listening to the radio 80s and 90s.
Jesus Christ Superstar is on Netflix... The movie came out in 1973 (I saw it 9 times)... There are some amazing songs within the movie itself...
Ted Neely played Jesus... Ted Neely had an incredible voice, but John Farnham is sure giving him a run for his money
Legendary performance from a Legend
Love Jesus Christ Superstar and I love John even more. This was brilliant.
Ok so I think I'm possibly the world's biggest John Farnham fan and this version of gesthemane is freakin awesome. Just as good though, is Steve Balsamo's version. Do yourself a favour and watch that one too. The dude cries in it. Bloody brilliant.
Hey mate.
Yes an amazing performance from John and the consumate musicians in the orchestra pit 💙.
John was Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar )Australian cast version)
and he was talking/singing to God.....his Father....the frustration with everything comes through perfectly with Farnsy's vocals.
Profound song for me.
Anyway
Yessss! Clicked so fast on this one! A few of us told you this would blow you away! This whole cast if full of amazing Aussie (and a Kiwi I believe?) musical legends. Kate Cebarno, John Waters and Jon Stevens are others in this production well worth checking out! I've seen people ask, why do Aussies call him "The Voice"? Simply put....John is. Great reaction! :)
Never heard this before. Farnsey is amazing, no matter what he does, but this is a performance by the cast on Hey Hey It's Saturday th-cam.com/video/yZHjXHaL-pk/w-d-xo.html. Absolutely epic
I had the privilege of see this production live in 92 absolute magic
John Farnham sung most of the songs for that 1986 film RAD. Wasn’t really recognised but amazing vocals.😉👍🏻🇦🇺
I saw this as a kid, my parents brought me along and it was flipping amazing. Phenomenal performance by John.
Saw him perform this in Perth with my beautiful Mum. Honestly, John as Jesus, Jon Stevens (Noiseworks, have a listen) as Judas & Kate Ceberano as Mary Magdalene I didn’t know where to look, pure class all of them