I saw him perform as Jesus at the lyceum in 1997. it was Easter time. The performance was almost reverent. It seemed, or it felt as though he was personally experiencing something......something of the divine during this song. Almost Holy We all felt it. The entire audience felt it. I've never forgotten it
This is the one. This performance takes my breath away, brakes me every single time. Steve Balsamo is amazing, his tears, his voice, his pain, the way he looks when he realised that he "didn't started"....om my, I can't stop watching or listening ❤❤❤
to all you haters: Why are you on this page?! Steve Balsamo is not only the BEST SOUNDING 'Jesus'---but the only one who brought Andrew Lloyd Weber to TEARS when he heard Steve perform as Jesus in a London production...and You guys who are giving 'thumbs down' think you know better?! Balsamo sounds like JESUS WOULD SOUND!!
To all Steve Balsamo fans; I'd never seen Mr. Balsamo's performance, and never thought I'd like anyone as much as Ted Neely, but Steve's rendition of GETHSEMANE brought chills down my spine. It was AWESOME!! BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO, Steve!!
Ted Neely IS God!!! I saw him perform Jesus Christ Superstar at the age of 63 and it was BETTER than his movie performance when he was 29. And if I hadn’t witnessed it firsthand, I wouldn’t have believed it! He also happens to be one of the kindest, most genuine people I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet. Love the guy!!!
I’m so obsessed with this live version. This is how I imagine Jesus. He questions his God, but he’s in pain, he’s scared, not defiant though. Steve not only makes Jesus vulnerable, he makes him seem human. What an amazing voice...I wish the whole show was online!
@@ArthaxtaDaVince777 Jesus is both divine and human. In His human nature he feared for the great suffering he was gonna face. But in His divine nature he wanted to do the will of the Father. He was not compelled by the Father, but willingly surrendered Him to the Father. This song is not Biblically accurate I know... but I love this song because of the performance and the music 🙂
Of all the Gethsemane performances I’ve EVER seen on RUclips, I keep coming back to this one. This is THE BEST. Steve is outstanding. It is so mesmerizing and addictive that I can’t stop watching it. Steve does amazing things to this song that no one else can. He has the ability to stir up the emotions with just the tone of his flawless voice. I’ve never felt so much genuine sadness, anguish, pain, despair, fear, and realization all in one song. Steve’s voice is like velvet - it just flows. And when I see those tears streaming down his face at about 4:39, I’m totally sold!! I’m completely absorbed, exceedingly captivated and infinitely immersed with lament. I cried with Steve. My heart still sinks every time he sings “…God thy will is hard, but You hold every card…” He captures that part ever so accurately and perfectly. Absolute genius!!
@@rlgillon I have the original recording -records 2 in stereo 4 to 5 songs per side- with Ian Gillan as Jesus. It is without parallel This performance is a recreation of Ian's vocals on that record from 1970. Steve almost pays homage to Ians rendition. Ian Gillan never performed in Jesus Christ SuperStar. He was the Original voice, before it came to the stage. Ian I agree is for me the vocals that all others are measured by. However seeing Steve sing this song as a performance was incredibly moving, not only for us the audience, but for him as well. But I agree with you Ian Gillan was perfect
Wow, so fragile yet powerful .. he captures an awe for his Father… he’s questioning but not ever disrespectful … what skill to have managed that dance between fear and obedience to the One and only God without ever lapsing into a worldly familiarity or rage … It’s an absolutely beautiful exquisite portrayal of a relationship no one else could possibly understand..: and his voice is like silk yet strong .. breathtaking and flawless.. ♥️
Dean Goldenstar this is one of the greatest songs but I have to disagree he's not the greatest singer he is very very good love his pretern pretation but he's not the greatest singer
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Steve Balsamos interpretation of Gethsemane. Heard it 10000 times (or so) now and it still sends shivers down my spine. That man can sing!
The way Steve performs this song with such emotion and power had me in tears. This performance will live on forever, and ever and will never be forgotten. Such a talented man. And he writes his own beautiful songs too. Respect. ♥️🙏
Sedraen But that is exactly the problem. At the end of the scene Jesus is a wrecked man, close to breakdown, crying, sobbing, weeping. This performance is much too nice, in German "gelackt". Just saw Drew Sarich in Vienna, he may not have the vocal qualities, but his performance blew this one away, and rightly had the whole theater on their feet for minutes.
kurt57b Steve is one of the best. I understand his emotions. His Jesus isn't angry as hell (I don't like rage in this song), he's dispirited, but I feel love and pain in this performance. Steve makes me cry. He's absolutely stunning.
Besides this is Andrew Lloyd Webber version of Christ, and don´t forget he is Jew, so, he put it more humane than divine, I don´t thing this song is about rage, is about sadness of what is about to happen.
Jerboy Must Die! Sucked. Well, comparatively, he sucked. But on his own merit, he was good enough. He's was doughy to me. Bland. Pasty. No passion. Can't quite pick a word. He passed the test, just passed.
Even if your not even religious at all like me, you still have to admit this is one of the greatest songs ever written. In fact the entire musical JCS is one of the greatest works in music of all time in my opinion.
If done right, this show can offer quite a bit to chew on as far as character/musical development and analysis. It's an incredibly thought-provoking show!
Also, the story is so versatile and open to interpretation that you can have any setting, costume, budget, etc. and it will still work. That is truly incredible, and more shows should be like that.
Not only is this performance great musically, but the acting by this man is absolutely captivating. This is something every aspiring broadway star should watch and observe
For me this is the absolutely best performance. I believe every word he sings. He's totally feeling the whole song. (I'm not saying that other sings were not so good - it's my personal feeling... he reaches every part of me and my soul.)
This is pure power and emotion. So stirring and a moving spiritual experience. The best Gethsemane I've ever seen, heard and keep watching on repeat. Steve Balsamo's greatest and most unforgettable version. Every time, I agonize and cry with him. Every time, I am reminded of Jesus's obedience to the Father to go thru torture and a most excruciating death to save us from our sins. This is the power of music. And Steve Balsamo nailed it perfectly.
@@luitaurus pero es sólo un trozo y se aprevia q hay más grabado. E n RUclips hay actuaciones completas de otros paises pero de Steve Balsamo ninguna. Es una gran pena. Es a lo q me refería. Gracias por el enlace, aunque ya habia encontrado este trozo.
Finally someone hitting the high notes from my first local JCS production in Key West in the 80's. We had an emergency medical tech (by day) playing JC, and he literally screamed the notes out beautifully. Thanks Steve, I never thought I'd hear Gethsemane this way again. Bravo.
Great artist!!! I’m so obsessed with this live version, i believe every word he sings !! For my opinion, this is the best performance of this song ever!!! Steve Balsamo is the most ideal of all in the role of ''Jesus''!!!!
I find the Balsamo vs. Neeley thing interesting. In the age of video, we forget that these performances are meant for audiences of 800 or more. They were not meant to be seen up close. Tears do not make a good performance, unless they come from deep emotion and then it has to be differently expressed on stage. Well-thought out physicality is just as important. Both of these performers are amazing. Very different. I was on tour with Ted Neeley in the mid-90's and can say without a doubt that he felt things as deep as any actor I have ever watched/worked with. His interpretation may be more "aggressive", but the music AND lyrics lend themselves to it. The melody accentuates emotion and as an actor, you let it take you on a ride. Steve Balsamo has a more controlled approach, he shows more range. That also work brilliantly. This difference is also one of the biggest (stereotypical) between British and American performers. The best, like these two, have it all. Let them both be great.
Both are awesome, different approach, but both great, for me this is one of the greatest deep touching music pieces ever wrote, kudos for webber. What did you do with Ted?
I completely agree with this analysis. When I sing this song, I try to mesh both performances. I mostly follow Steve's approach overall, but cut loose at certain parts with some more Neeley.
Steve is the ultimate singer of this song,never heard anybody better, and a fellow that should have a lot more recognition, maybe that is something to do with career choices, for me Steve is a fantastic talent, and can sing anything that he is presented with, I some how always thought he would end back in musical theater ,I look forward to seeing him in Les Mibs main character he would blow us all away ,can you tell I am a fan
Oye la con atención, la versión de camilo Camilo cesto.. óen Español. Además uno de los mejores y Respetados cantantes de el habla hispana. Puesta en escena. Años 70s y 80. Hermoso también.
OMG!! After having been a major fan of JCSS since way back when, I'm reduced to tears of joy by the depth of passion Steve Balsamo gives here. Honestly the best Gethsemane ever! x
Ian Gillan who actually got free hand to form the song, and did so with the rest on all the songs on the album during a half day IS the best. But Steve Balsamo who sang several years with Jon Lord ( and never was able to do Child In Time as Gillan, which Jon Lord was very aware ) doeas a brilliant performing here. Just saw the movie but I got tired after Gethsemane since Ted Neely in the film falls so short when comparing with Ian Gillan from the album. The real hero in the film are Carl Andersson as Judas. Just plain fact!
Ian Gillan's version of this has always been gospel for me. I had never heard another version that moved me in the same way until today. Thank you for putting your heart and soul into your performance of this amazing song.
Incredible, powerful and moving performance. The emotional and beautiful softer moments brought tears to my eyes. It really portrays Jesus in his tender humanity. This is truly wonderful for both Believers and Non-believers to listen. 🎶 🎵 ❤ 🎶 🎵 ❤ ✝️ ❤ Thank you, Steve for such a beautiful and unforgettable performance!!!! ⚘💖💐💜🙂
STEVE BALSAMO ....YOU ARE UNIQUE..I CAN FEELING THE PAIN..THE TEARS...THE SORROW...THE DRAMA...THE ESSENCE...YOU VOICE IS FROM ANOTHER PLANET EARTH 🌎🌎..JESUCHRIST BLESSED YOU FOREVER..!!
All I can say to this is..... Watch his performance in 1997 and then watch this from 2004. His vocal control, power has come on leaps and bounds. You can't even deny it, it is outstanding and who ever his vocal coach is needs a medal!
Truly awesome. The first time I ever heard JCS was the film with Ted Neely, who was fabulous, then I saw the video with Glenn Carter who was brilliant. But for me, Steve Balsamo is the best. He sings with passion, hits the top notes perfectly and with every video I've seen of him singing this song, he always has tears rolling down his face. Talk about realistic! Amazing!
I saw him performing in Jesus Christ Superstar in London.. One of the most amazing solo performances i have ever seen live on stage... A memory for life... I'll never forget it. Goosebums just thinking about it. And to discover this on youtube.... Puuh.. THANKS FOR POSTING!!
This is my favourite version of this song. This is the song that gave me goosebumps when I went to see him all those years ago and still now im sitting here watching him I’m getting the goosebumps. Those high notes and the performance blows me away. Every single time. ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥.
the first time i heard ian sing this, i cried my eyes outand i thought that was it. then along came ted (in the movie) and he tore my heart out. and i cried again. (and believe me i don't cry easily) then all these years later, i accidently stumbled on this particular video and i cried again. and it affected me so much, that all i had to do was think about it and i got tears in my eyes. i would have loved to have seen this whole performance.
Wow. This is one of my favourite songs (I sing most of it but know I can't hit those high notes) and I've been watching a lot of versions but this - this is incredible. Thank you.
Wat een klasse!!! Wat een stembereik!!! Nog nooit heb ik iemand "Gethsemane" mooier horen zingen als Steve Balsamo. Pure emotie,het komt vanuit zijn tenen, zelfs de uiting van het verdriet en onmacht draagt hij oprecht uit. Deze tranen zijn echt....Je word als het ware helemaal meegezogen in dit lied!!! Bravo!!! xxx Claudia.
I saw him perform as Jesus at the lyceum in 1997. it was Easter time.
The performance was almost reverent. It seemed, or it felt as though he was personally experiencing something......something of the divine during this song. Almost Holy
We all felt it. The entire audience felt it. I've never forgotten it
Totally agree. It was phenomenal x
No one, absolutely no one could do this number better than this man. Beyond words.
This is the one. This performance takes my breath away, brakes me every single time. Steve Balsamo is amazing, his tears, his voice, his pain, the way he looks when he realised that he "didn't started"....om my, I can't stop watching or listening ❤❤❤
to all you haters: Why are you on this page?! Steve Balsamo is not only the BEST SOUNDING 'Jesus'---but the only one who brought Andrew Lloyd Weber to TEARS when he heard Steve perform as Jesus in a London production...and You guys who are giving 'thumbs down' think you know better?! Balsamo sounds like JESUS WOULD SOUND!!
He always brings me goosebumps
WOW.
Whether you're a Christian or not, you can't deny what an absolutely incredible song this is.
To all Steve Balsamo fans; I'd never seen Mr. Balsamo's performance, and never thought I'd like anyone as much as Ted Neely, but Steve's rendition of GETHSEMANE brought chills down my spine. It was AWESOME!! BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO, Steve!!
Ted Neely IS God!!! I saw him perform Jesus Christ Superstar at the age of 63 and it was BETTER than his movie performance when he was 29. And if I hadn’t witnessed it firsthand, I wouldn’t have believed it! He also happens to be one of the kindest, most genuine people I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet. Love the guy!!!
The purity of his voice makes Balsamo's my favorite portrayal of Jesus in Superstar.
I’m so obsessed with this live version. This is how I imagine Jesus. He questions his God, but he’s in pain, he’s scared, not defiant though. Steve not only makes Jesus vulnerable, he makes him seem human. What an amazing voice...I wish the whole show was online!
Biblical Jesus is not like that at all. He was pretty sure in everything he did or said.
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He was also a man after all
I keep coming back to this performance. So good.
@@ArthaxtaDaVince777 Jesus is both divine and human. In His human nature he feared for the great suffering he was gonna face. But in His divine nature he wanted to do the will of the Father. He was not compelled by the Father, but willingly surrendered Him to the Father.
This song is not Biblically accurate I know... but I love this song because of the performance and the music 🙂
Of all the Gethsemane performances I’ve EVER seen on RUclips, I keep coming back to this one. This is THE BEST. Steve is outstanding. It is so mesmerizing and addictive that I can’t stop watching it. Steve does amazing things to this song that no one else can. He has the ability to stir up the emotions with just the tone of his flawless voice. I’ve never felt so much genuine sadness, anguish, pain, despair, fear, and realization all in one song. Steve’s voice is like velvet - it just flows. And when I see those tears streaming down his face at about 4:39, I’m totally sold!! I’m completely absorbed, exceedingly captivated and infinitely immersed with lament. I cried with Steve. My heart still sinks every time he sings “…God thy will is hard, but You hold every card…” He captures that part ever so accurately and perfectly. Absolute genius!!
So, this is "THE BEST"? Only 2 words . . . . Ian Gillan!!!!
@@rlgillon I have the original recording -records 2 in stereo 4 to 5 songs per side- with Ian Gillan as Jesus. It is without parallel
This performance is a recreation of Ian's vocals on that record from 1970. Steve almost pays homage to Ians rendition.
Ian Gillan never performed in Jesus Christ SuperStar. He was the Original voice, before it came to the stage.
Ian I agree is for me the vocals that all others are measured by.
However seeing Steve sing this song as a performance was incredibly moving, not only for us the audience, but for him as well. But I agree with you Ian Gillan was perfect
What an amazing performance. Almost knocked Ted Neely off his perch but yes Ian Gillan is the original and maybe the best.
Check out Eric Woolfsons musical Poe, he is Outstanding.
@@troyd7707 Is Poe on RUclips?
Steve's performance is supernatural. I am obsessed with this version of the song. Amazingly excellent.
Wow, so fragile yet powerful .. he captures an awe for his Father… he’s questioning but not ever disrespectful … what skill to have managed that dance between fear and obedience to the One and only God without ever lapsing into a worldly familiarity or rage … It’s an absolutely beautiful exquisite portrayal of a relationship no one else could possibly understand..: and his voice is like silk yet strong .. breathtaking and flawless.. ♥️
Ted Neely & Steve are best ever.. They can stand side by side as best . Thank you God
One of the greatest songs ever, sung by one of the greatest singers ever.
+Dean Goldenstar Still like Neeley way more, but still.
If you give thumbs down to this you're gonna burn in hell👿👿👿 This guy is amazing!!!
+Dean Goldenstar One of the few actors I liked as Jesus other than Ted Neeley. He actually brought a tear to my eye
Dean Goldenstar this is one of the greatest songs but I have to disagree he's not the greatest singer he is very very good love his pretern pretation but he's not the greatest singer
Long John Silver's l I think he is amazing, if inferior to Ted Neeley's performances.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Steve Balsamos interpretation of Gethsemane. Heard it 10000 times (or so) now and it still sends shivers down my spine. That man can sing!
Amazing, not just vocally but in his acting. His look at 5:00 on "what you started" is one of the most honest, true reactions I've ever seen.
The way Steve performs this song with such emotion and power had me in tears. This performance will live on forever, and ever and will never be forgotten. Such a talented man. And he writes his own beautiful songs too. Respect. ♥️🙏
Obsessed with Steve and this performance. What a performance! What a beautiful voice! Simply amazing!
Steve is definitely the best Jesus singing Gethsemane . He is fantastic. Would love to have seen him in the show.
Effortless. That's all I can say. Completely effortless. If you can make this song look that easy, you're a legend.
Sedraen But that is exactly the problem. At the end of the scene Jesus is a wrecked man, close to breakdown, crying, sobbing, weeping. This performance is much too nice, in German "gelackt".
Just saw Drew Sarich in Vienna, he may not have the vocal qualities, but his performance blew this one away, and rightly had the whole theater on their feet for minutes.
kurt57b Steve is one of the best. I understand his emotions. His Jesus isn't angry as hell (I don't like rage in this song), he's dispirited, but I feel love and pain in this performance. Steve makes me cry. He's absolutely stunning.
John Legend.
Besides this is Andrew Lloyd Webber version of Christ, and don´t forget he is Jew, so, he put it more humane than divine, I don´t thing this song is about rage, is about sadness of what is about to happen.
Jerboy Must Die! Sucked. Well, comparatively, he sucked. But on his own merit, he was good enough. He's was doughy to me. Bland. Pasty. No passion. Can't quite pick a word. He passed the test, just passed.
The range and power in this man's voice is a one in a million! This performance is too fantastic!
Even if your not even religious at all like me, you still have to admit this is one of the greatest songs ever written. In fact the entire musical JCS is one of the greatest works in music of all time in my opinion.
If done right, this show can offer quite a bit to chew on as far as character/musical development and analysis. It's an incredibly thought-provoking show!
Agreed
Also, the story is so versatile and open to interpretation that you can have any setting, costume, budget, etc. and it will still work. That is truly incredible, and more shows should be like that.
100%
it even contains a little miracle... the palestinian sheppard in the end of the film
I have never herd a performer put so much emotion into a performance, and made me cry, unbelievable. You are the Man!
My all-time favorite single performance of this masterpiece
He absolutely mesmerizes me. Love it.
Not only is this performance great musically, but the acting by this man is absolutely captivating. This is something every aspiring broadway star should watch and observe
...from the moment he walked to the stage, you know it will epic
Had the pleasure of seeing Steve Balsamo play JC in the West End a few years ago.
Truly amazing voice.
Long, long time JCS listener, and this is THE best Gethsemane. Beautiful interpretation, with not one false note.
Thank you and Happy Easter all.
11 years later, still wishing for a higher quality version of this ❤
83 dislikes? I'm sorry but how could anyone dislike this.. It truly leaves me speechless every time I hear it!
I think this Is the best Jesus singer ❣️
Omg I don't know how many times I've played this video. And still every time I watch it I can't help but cry. Incredible.
For me this is the absolutely best performance. I believe every word he sings. He's totally feeling the whole song. (I'm not saying that other sings were not so good - it's my personal feeling... he reaches every part of me and my soul.)
I can watch this 30 times and always hits my heart and makes me cry
The tears falling from this guys face just shows what a talented actor and singer he is!
This is pure power and emotion. So stirring and a moving spiritual experience. The best Gethsemane I've ever seen, heard and keep watching on repeat. Steve Balsamo's greatest and most unforgettable version. Every time, I agonize and cry with him. Every time, I am reminded of Jesus's obedience to the Father to go thru torture and a most excruciating death to save us from our sins. This is the power of music. And Steve Balsamo nailed it perfectly.
Oh My Goodness! got tingles up my spine, Steve was an amazing Jesus, saw him at the lyceum. he will always be my Jesus!
Breathtaking. He put absolutely everything into that performance!
This is the best performance of Jesus ever!!!
Superb! I've always loved this song but this is the finest performance ever.
I have no words. This is something beautiful. God bless you
Steve.
I saw Steve several times in the west end playing J.C. As Webber said himself, nobody has ever played the role better. Bravo!
Una lástima no haberlo visto y q no cuelguen ninguna actuacion teatral.
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@@luitaurus pero es sólo un trozo y se aprevia q hay más grabado. E n RUclips hay actuaciones completas de otros paises pero de Steve Balsamo ninguna. Es una gran pena. Es a lo q me refería. Gracias por el enlace, aunque ya habia encontrado este trozo.
The best ''Jesus'' ever!!!!!!!!!
Finally someone hitting the high notes from my first local JCS production in Key West in the 80's. We had an emergency medical tech (by day) playing JC, and he literally screamed the notes out beautifully. Thanks Steve, I never thought I'd hear Gethsemane this way again. Bravo.
this is one of the best renditions of Gethsemane, I am literally crying as I watch.
What a beautiful interpretation and very well sung. Tears in my eyes!
Nobody can ever come close to Steve in this role...
Still to this day this performance moves me like no other. Absolutely amazing
HE IS INCREDIBLE !!!!!! I got goose bumps, chills and all that. I LOVE IT !!!!
I am a Big Teddy Neely fan, but holy shit, This is by far the best version of this song i have ever heard. Steve Balsamo nails this song.....
Great artist!!! I’m so obsessed with this live version, i believe every word he sings !! For my opinion, this is the best performance of this song ever!!! Steve Balsamo is the most ideal of all in the role of ''Jesus''!!!!
this performance just gives me the chills every time I watch this video......Steve Balsamo is AMAZING....UNIQUE!!!!
The most perfect live performance ever.
I find the Balsamo vs. Neeley thing interesting. In the age of video, we forget that these performances are meant for audiences of 800 or more. They were not meant to be seen up close. Tears do not make a good performance, unless they come from deep emotion and then it has to be differently expressed on stage. Well-thought out physicality is just as important. Both of these performers are amazing. Very different. I was on tour with Ted Neeley in the mid-90's and can say without a doubt that he felt things as deep as any actor I have ever watched/worked with. His interpretation may be more "aggressive", but the music AND lyrics lend themselves to it. The melody accentuates emotion and as an actor, you let it take you on a ride. Steve Balsamo has a more controlled approach, he shows more range. That also work brilliantly. This difference is also one of the biggest (stereotypical) between British and American performers. The best, like these two, have it all. Let them both be great.
Well put. Balsamo is my favorite Jesus, but Neely is right behind him for me. Both are great.
Both are awesome, different approach, but both great, for me this is one of the greatest deep touching music pieces ever wrote, kudos for webber. What did you do with Ted?
I completely agree with this analysis. When I sing this song, I try to mesh both performances. I mostly follow Steve's approach overall, but cut loose at certain parts with some more Neeley.
Thomas Tucker I'm just not as moved by this performance as Neelys. But to each their own.
Thomas Tucker - Thank you!
Steve is the ultimate singer of this song,never heard anybody better, and a fellow that should have a lot more recognition, maybe that is something to do with career choices, for me Steve is a fantastic talent, and can sing anything that he is presented with, I some how always thought he would end back in musical theater ,I look forward to seeing him in Les Mibs main character he would blow us all away ,can you tell I am a fan
I can't listen to any other version of this song :P I like Ted's version, but man, Steve is outstanding. Doesn't miss a note.
Felicity Gilbert yes Neeley phonomial Steve is amazing but Ted wins in my book
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Oye la con atención, la versión de camilo Camilo cesto.. óen Español. Además uno de los mejores y Respetados cantantes de el habla hispana. Puesta en escena. Años 70s y 80.
Hermoso también.
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This took my breath away, brought tears to my eyes, and sent shivers down my spine. Magnificent performance!
Great voice, and it took a very special person to play this part and to sing this sacred song.
Amazing! The BEST!! What a voice! I watched it over and over again... gives me goose bumps and tears.
Steve Balsamo is the best by far !!!!! I actually find it hard listening to anyone else sing this amazing song.
Best casting of JCS of all time..
He is awesome! Has an amazing voice and not bad to look at either. He is by far the best I have seen singing Gethsemane. Love him!
GORGEOUS, AMAZING, JUST BRILLIANT!!!! HE'S DEFINITELY THE BEST!!!!!!
Camilo cesto gescsnu
This performance will make a believer out of anyone! Well done. 👏
OMG!!
After having been a major fan of JCSS since way back when, I'm reduced to tears of joy by the depth of passion Steve Balsamo gives here. Honestly the best Gethsemane ever! x
+Ellen Jennings Listen the voice or look the body?!?Ted Neeley is a real God. Steve have a good voice,but is on another planet.
Ian Gillan who actually got free hand to form the song, and did so with the rest on all the songs on the album during a half day IS the best. But Steve Balsamo who sang several years with Jon Lord ( and never was able to do Child In Time as Gillan, which Jon Lord was very aware ) doeas a brilliant performing here. Just saw the movie but I got tired after Gethsemane since Ted Neely in the film falls so short when comparing with Ian Gillan from the album. The real hero in the film are Carl Andersson as Judas. Just plain fact!
Ian Gillan's version of this has always been gospel for me. I had never heard another version that moved me in the same way until today. Thank you for putting your heart and soul into your performance of this amazing song.
it gives me the chills when he shouts "NOW" and the echo confirms it. just amazing.
Incredible, powerful and moving performance. The emotional and beautiful softer moments brought tears to my eyes. It really portrays Jesus in his tender humanity. This is truly wonderful for both Believers and Non-believers to listen. 🎶 🎵 ❤ 🎶 🎵 ❤ ✝️ ❤
Thank you, Steve for such a beautiful and unforgettable performance!!!! ⚘💖💐💜🙂
STEVE BALSAMO ....YOU ARE UNIQUE..I CAN FEELING THE PAIN..THE TEARS...THE SORROW...THE DRAMA...THE ESSENCE...YOU VOICE IS FROM ANOTHER PLANET EARTH 🌎🌎..JESUCHRIST BLESSED YOU FOREVER..!!
I'm not even religious but this musical is still one of my favourites
unbelievable. Rmember the very first time I saw him perform this on TV when the show was launching. burned into my mind.
Once in a while I come back to this.... and I just love it!!! what a voice and expression in singing this fantastic song...BRAVO Steve!
All I can say to this is..... Watch his performance in 1997 and then watch this from 2004. His vocal control, power has come on leaps and bounds. You can't even deny it, it is outstanding and who ever his vocal coach is needs a medal!
tbh gives me chills every single time I hear it.... totally amazing.
Truly awesome. The first time I ever heard JCS was the film with Ted Neely, who was fabulous, then I saw the video with Glenn Carter who was brilliant. But for me, Steve Balsamo is the best. He sings with passion, hits the top notes perfectly and with every video I've seen of him singing this song, he always has tears rolling down his face. Talk about realistic! Amazing!
Moves me to tears every single time I hear it, even after all these years......
I saw him performing in Jesus Christ Superstar in London.. One of the most amazing solo performances i have ever seen live on stage... A memory for life... I'll never forget it. Goosebums just thinking about it. And to discover this on youtube.... Puuh..
THANKS FOR POSTING!!
Wow! That's incredible! What a voice and what an actor! That's unique :)
Jesus, it's been 2 days I can't stop watching this performance :O
Ha I get it
Cause, Jesus
This is my favourite version of this song. This is the song that gave me goosebumps when I went to see him all those years ago and still now im sitting here watching him I’m getting the goosebumps. Those high notes and the performance blows me away. Every single time. ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥.
Woao...Steve you can make anyone a believer with this performance...really.
Absolutely the best interpretation of this song. He is the best!!
the first time i heard ian sing this, i cried my eyes outand i thought that was it. then along came ted (in the movie) and he tore my heart out. and i cried again. (and believe me i don't cry easily) then all these years later, i accidently stumbled on this particular video and i cried again. and it affected me so much, that all i had to do was think about it and i got tears in my eyes. i would have loved to have seen this whole performance.
when he cried i just fell apart, so much emotion from one man! it's almost insane
Everytime I see this performance I'm nailed to my chair, stunning, the tear running over his cheek gives me goosebumps.
Absolutely amazing performance!! Emotion, that voice,...all of it! WOW!!
Breathless after watching this performance.
A hugh embrace from a jazz singer. Barcelona
For ever and ever one of my favorite live performances. Thank you very much, Steve, for this great gift.
How have I just heard about this guy right now...omg that was amazing
AWESOME ....AWESOME PERFORMANCE BY STEVE BALSAMO..... "YES LORD NOT MY WILL BUT THY WILL BE DONE."
Out of this world !!!!!!! Seeing him soon in Cardiff - simply outstanding, you are awesome Steve x
Just stunning! on of the greatest vocal performances, great in every way !
you must be a big fan to go so many times.
Incredible songwriting too.
This is so powerful and so right - he does it perfectly. My favorite song, ever.
Goosebumps . . .
Beautiful! ❤️
I only want to say, if there is a way. Steve please come back and do a few shows as Jesus Christ. Your performance in 2004 was electrifying.
Amazing voice, truly amazing.
There are just no words than can describe this performance!
Wow. This is one of my favourite songs (I sing most of it but know I can't hit those high notes) and I've been watching a lot of versions but this - this is incredible. Thank you.
I love this permormance!
갓은태님을 좋아하기도 하고 한국인이라 한국어로 번역한게 제일 좋다고 생각했는데 이분 것도 좋다... 진짜 다들 각자의 매력이 있어서 모든 무대 직접 보고 싶은데 한국에서 라도 다시 해줬으면 ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
Gethsemane always sends shivers down my spine and moves me to tears...this version was no exception. Thanks a lot for posting, I loved it.
Wat een klasse!!! Wat een stembereik!!! Nog nooit heb ik iemand "Gethsemane" mooier horen zingen als Steve Balsamo. Pure emotie,het komt vanuit zijn tenen, zelfs de uiting van het verdriet en onmacht draagt hij oprecht uit. Deze tranen zijn echt....Je word als het ware helemaal meegezogen in dit lied!!! Bravo!!! xxx Claudia.