Michael Crawford - Gethsemane
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- I only want to say, if there is a way
Take this cup away from me
For I don't want to taste its poison
Feel it burn me, I have changed
I'm not as sure, as when we started
Then, I was inspired, now, I'm sad and tired
Listen, surely I've exceeded expectations
Tried for three years, seems like thirty
Could you ask as much from any other man?
But if I die, see the saga
Through and do the things you ask of me
Let them hate me, hit me, hurt me, nail me to their tree
I'd want to know, I'd want to know, my God
I'd want to know, I'd want to know, my God
Want to see, I'd want to see, my God
Want to see, I'd want to see, my God, why I should die?
Would I be more noticed than I ever was before?
Would the things I've said and done matter any more?
I'd have to know, I'd have to know, my Lord
Have to know, I'd have to know, my Lord
Have to see, I'd have to see, my Lord
Have to see, I'd have to see, my Lord
If I die what will be my reward?
If I die what will be my reward?
Have to know, I'd have to know, my Lord
I'd have to know, I'd have to know, my Lord
Why should I die? Oh, why should I die?
Can you show me now that I would not be killed in vain?
Show me just a little of your omnipresent brain
Show me there's a reason for you're wanting me to die
You're far to keen and where and how but not so hot on why
Alright, I'll die, just watch me die, see how I die
Then I was inspired, now, I'm sad and tired
After all, I've tried for three years, seems like ninety
Why then am I scared to finish what I started?
What you started, I didn't start it
God, Thy will is hard but you hold every card
I will drink your cup of poison
Nail me to your cross and break me
Bleed me, beat me, kill me
Take me, now, before I change my mind
Michael Crawford lives rent free in my head
Incredible! Michael Crawford has one of the most powerful voices I have ever heard. He is just amazing.
I made a sandwich, ate the sandwich, and passed the sandwich and he was still holding that note
Best homage to Michael EVER. LOL Brilliant!
Yes... it's part of his magic :)
I was in the audience. It was AMAZING!
LOL!!!!
No one sings this song like Michael Crawford. It knocks me off
The way he holds the note... simply breathtaking!
+omegaxmen ''without his eyeballs popping or his trousers falling down.'' lol he said that in one of his performances
Agreed. You can hear him take a gulping breath right before he hits that note but it has and will always send shivers down my spine whenever I hear it
Enough to curl your toes!!!
No one, absolutely NO ONE ELSE sings this song as dynamically moving, as emotionally far-reaching as the incredibly talented Michael Crawford: one of God's true vocal gifts to this world. My soul, mind, and spirit sour whenever he sings anything from the musical genius duo: Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice. And this version is LIVE!
I agree. Every other singer seems to be thinking "How high can I hit my notes?" or "How much like a heavy metal singer can I sound like?" Crawford seems to be the only one who said "Wait a moment, this is a song about an internal struggle about approaching death - let me SING it like that!"
Exactly! He FEELS that which he sings, every time, and then he sings it like no other ever could. Thanks for sharing that with me, Henry! I've been a Michael Crawford fan forever and so long! ^_^
Been a longtime Crawford fan myself, and yes you're absolutely right about him feeling that which he sings. I recall hearing once that he had a problem crying during the song he sang for "Once Upon a Forest" because he knew it was an old man singing about a young child's possible death.
And I realized shortly after I posted my response that I forgot someone else who did a good job with this song: Colm Wilkinson (famous as Jean Valjean in the original broadway version of Les Miserables). There's a RUclips video of him performing it, and he does as excellent a job with it as Crawford does, in my personal opinion.
Yes! Colm Wilkinson! The first time I ever heard that magnificent Irish Tenor was in the lead role of Jekyll / Hyde. I fell in love with him right then & there. When people compare those 2 incredible voices: Michael Crawford, and Colm Wilkinson...I groan inwardly. It's a case of apples & oranges. Why can't I love both equally? And, as far as I'm concerned, the greatest female voice of today is Susan Boyle's. No other woman has her vocal range and multiple music moods. And I love the greats: Aretha Franklin to Whitney Houston. But for me...Linda Eder, Charlotte Church, and Aretha Franklin - all equally alongside the "late-bloomer": Susan Boyle.
But again...just my opinion. Those who give me goosebumps and cause my eyes to well with tears...I'm a sucker for a soulful voice - male or female.
Thanks for the back-&-forth here. I appreciate those who appreciate those with ethereal voices: those gifted songsters. Wow!
Karen Bibbo-Lord soar not sour
I have always loved Crawford. In my eyes he will always be the best Phantom there ever was and will be. He is an exceptional singer, and I am glad he shares it with the rest of the world.
ME TOO I am so depressed...please reply
His version of Panis Angelicus is really nice too, if you wanted to give it a listen.
This makes me cry every time. The voice and emotion cannot be duplicated. Definition of superstar
He is
That note hold! Goosebumps down to my ankles!
I actually prefer a pure , "classical" sound like Michael's in this piece because I think it provides a good contrast to the heavy, "hard rock" orchestration.
As great as his voice is. As clean and concise. It lacks real emotion. Any that he produces sounds completely manufactured. Ian Gillan captured all of that. The quiet, low volume precision. The starving, questioning,, pleading, hurting and accepting emotions are all there. None coerced. None artificial sounding. Great ability doesn’t make a song sound better. Not in the slightest. Ian Gillan might have an easier time sounding like Michael than Michael would trying to sound like Ian. It’s called a rock-opera for a reason. Now, remember, I’m not making any slights on Michael’s amazing vocal ability. I just don’t believe he fits this role as well as others did and would. Or, I’m an idiot.
I love Michael Crawford.. Always have, always will..
I remember this first being shown and can’t believe I’ve managed to see it again. This was The Royal Variety Performance. Prince Charles and Princess Diana were present. She actually chose Michael Crawford and also chose her favourite song by him, Gethsemane. He was poorly at the time and nearly didn’t make it. Throat issues. But he did and this was the result. He had some time from performing after this to rest his voice. The advice he was given before the performance. 10/10 for this and thanks for posting. 🥇👊🏼
Michael is The Real Phantom of the opera his powerfull voice is amazing ♥
Michael Crawford... a PHENOMENAL singer and a stellar actor. One of my favorite Broadway actors of all time... and I think that from a concert setting, he nails this song, although it is taken out of its rock opera setting. I can't see Crawford doing this anywhere but at a concert because he's an operatic singer, not a rock singer.
I can listen to this song all day
He is so brilliant.
When Crawford sings he tells of places he's been. As magical as his voice is, as developed as his technique, I could even watch him perform without sound, his eyes startle me sometimes they betray so much emotion.
+bendabledoll It *is* rather startling how such a gentle man as Michael Crawford seems in real life can be so ferocious onstage!
bendabledoll Best version.
This brings back such memories for me...my nan loved Michael Crawford, and had a tape of his songs, including this, Phantom, and many others. Whenever I'd go to my nan's unit as a child, she'd put it on. This reminds me so much of her.
I love to hear MC sing, he always puts his heart and soul into every song and Gethsemane is no exception, it is breathtaking, so beautiful, thank you Michael x
I have always admire Michael Crawford multifaceted gifts,singing,acting,entertaining people .
A great man................a all round entertainer. Theatre legend, Actor and stuntman. This is the best version of Gethsemane. A great guy and living Legend. I even named my daughter Jessica after his on-screen daughter.......love you Micheal, would love to meet him,,,,,,,,,,
David Scarrott I have had the pleasure to have met Michael a few times and he is a truly beautiful and awesome person to talk with.
I remember watching this the first time round, having heard him sing Music of The Might and The Phantom of The Opera, this just blew me away. Those of us that grew up watching him as Frank Spencer, who'd have thought he could sing like that - he's just an amazing talent.
Michael Crawford is truly a great performer! Love the album!
Michael is a true artist.... He sings with such a passion. love him!
Stunning performance of this song. Michael is the best no doubt!
That one note brings this performance up to the level of Ted and Ian...incredible.
Michael Crawford is the main vocalist I grew up on, and love how he sings all his songs.
I saw Michael perform this at Radio City and he knocked it out of the park. Amazing words, lyrics and voice!
I only wish I could watch this without crying!
one of my favorite versions of this song. Tears every single time I hear it.
The song is in itself awesome and helped me to understand a lot about the probable feelings that would go through such a persons mind given this outcome.
The song is presented magnificently by Michael Crawford.
Fantastic Michael Crawford 👏 especially that note for 16 beats...wow.. wow..😲
Notice toward the end he moves his hands the same way he does in 'Phantom'.
OMG! What an outstanding performance; absolutely breathtaking!!
Saw him at Royal Albert Hall some years ago. Amazing!! Think I counted 42 seconds on that long note that night. Got his autograph next day at a book signing where he signed my programme. Great man, great singer. So happy I actually got to meet him in person.
My absolute favorite version of this song. Michael Crawford respects the music, he doesn’t let his ego lead him. He works with the music, he doesn’t use it as a platform to stand upon. You can hear it in every note. That’s why he will always be the best Phantom ❤️
fabulous!!!!! a great trained voice. no strain, etc...
His voice IS the 1980's to me, and his performance of this song is definitive in a music theater sense.
I've seen probably 50 people perform this, live and on video. He's the only one who nails the dramatic change from "Far too keen on where and how, but not so hot on why" to "Alright, I'll die." The entire arch of the song (and show, IMHO) depends on nailing that shift in Jesus' psyche. It happens in a moment but we need to see it in their body, their energy, their voice. Almost every time I've seen this the actor misses it, which is disappointing direction. Michael nails it here.
@@williampacholski8398 Michael does indeed, but have you seen Glenn Carter perform it? Carter also nails the transition. /watch?v=Itz-wqxjlak&ab_channel=Gethsemane-IOnlyWantToSay
my god this is perfect..
The most amazing version of this song.
Happy 73rd birthday, Michael Crawford!
Love this version Best !
The hard rock high pitched notes aren't here but matters not since his interpretation is remarkable
My nan had a michael crawford greatest hits on tape, back in the early 90s. I listened to this at her place as a kid. This brings back so many memories, both good and bad. Even now, years after first hearing it, it gives me chills. Amazing song, amazing singer - though can anyone else just see Frank Spencer here? 😂
Another great Andrew Lloyd Webber song sung beautifully by michael
Michael has a glorious voice. He was truly blest, and we are also blest that we can listen to such a talented man.
Mind-blowing!
I felt chills on that long 25 second high note. Magnificent!!!
I was wondering how long he held that note, like the one he did at the end of "Music Of The Night". I've never timed it, but dang, that's a long breath to sustain a high note!
AMAZING!!! all i can say oh and WOW...
I remember watching at time if broadcast and this is a truly magnificent and emotional performance
Once again brought to tears listening to Michael sing this song! His version is the best in my eyes!
Why so few views? I have seen this many times. One of the best vocal performances I have heard EVER, of any song, by any artist. Michael pours every emotion through his voice. Simply staggeringly beautiful.
+Bonnie Anne Pinard It's a beautiful song but I didn't find anything special about this particular version. The guy doesn't even hit the high note. Seems sore lacking without it.
The guy? Have u seen the Phantom of the Opera? This GUY is a legend!
Bonnie and Rynji - nailed it (no pun intended). Love Michael and yes this GUY is a legend.
Bonnie, original video had more views, but now i can't find it. Guess, already deleted. Fortunately, i had reuploaded this video long time ago.
Crawford has a great voice no doubt, but not great for this song...check out original by Ian Gillian. So great
WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW. goosebumps. I love you Michael have no idea how your singing touches me. 💞💞💞💞💞
You can see it in his eyes that he is living this song. Each time I hear it, I get chills down my spine.
What a performer he is, multi talented, and to hold that note live is just extraordinary.
This performance gives me the chills!
I keep coming back to this version.
The best! John Legend can’t hold a candle to this. Period.
I do have to admit, John Legend had his own equally bone chilling version, but I’d have Michael Crawford’s version at the top, and then John Legend’s version a close second. 🙂
I agree john legend can not hold a candle to Michael Crawford Performance of Gethsemane john legend was an awful Jesus
it's so weird hearing him sing this song good job Mr. Crawford!!!! :)
I used to listen to this allllllllllllll the time.
For all those commenting he wasn't singing it as a rock song- so what? Songs can be sung many ways and this version is beautiful.
Simply breathtaking. One of the greatest performances of any song that I've ever heard. Hard to believe he's Cornelius Hackle from Hello, Dolly. lol.
This was truly out standing. I just became a fan for life
He has a beautiful & pure voice. Didn't realize he was "Frank" on Some Mothers do have em... my favorite show when I lived in England in the 70's. Very talented - funny and a great singer!
Nothing beats this ❤❤❤
Goosebumps...
This man could sing anything at this point in his fabulous career!!!! The one and only "Daddy" Phanthom
Simply stunning......pure perfection
I was introduced to Michael Crawford at about 3 years old with Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, but seeing him sing this amazing song, and also finding out that he was the original Phantom really makes me see him in a different way
That sustained note has and will always send shivers down my spine whenever I hear it. The voice of an angel!!
has anyone seen him perform this song on that concert with Dale Kristien? the speech he makes after he sings cracks me up every time!
Sing My ANGEL OF MUSIC!
that was first thought after clicking play :D
This version by Michael Crawford is so chilling and compelling....the absolute best.
AmaaaaaAAAAaaaaazing !!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you Michael Crawford ❤❤❤❤
Beautiful ❤
beautiful
Best ever - still gives me goose bumps!
Michael is a one iij n a generation gift.....sing classics..show tunes or popular...simply gifted
OVER THE MOON IS MICHAEL CRAWFORD….!!!!
I like Steve Balsamos version of Gethsemane more. I´ve been wondering why he never made it as a household name, he´s just so good.
Question of taste, I guess :)
(And I like the screaming too!)
Omg what a beautiful song. And a fantastic voice.
I have this CD that is Crawford singing various Broadway songs and this was one of them but I had NEVER heard of it nor from what it was from. Thank you RUclips for always finding me what I need to see!
Stunning. Simply stunning.
MICHAEL CRAWFORD, THE BEST OF THE WORLD !!!!!! THE MUST BEAUTIFUL "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA"............
Noooo...
I love him so much 💕 he owned this song 110%
Beautiful
When I first saw this performance, I did not like it at all. But now I realized how great Michael Crawford was. He made the song his. I now love it!
Great singer
The Best
Simply... FABULOUS! . ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.
My inspiration why i got hooked listening to Broadway and classical music.
Oh, Michael... you are amazing!🥺
What a powerful, fantastic voice.
Michael Crawford has been my favorite ever since I saw him in Hello Dolly. Love, love, love him.
I actually like it better when they just hold the note or just sing it through in a rock tone. I hate the falsetto notes in this song it never fits. This was amazing
More melodic than Ted Neeley, but so suggestive though. Great. Great!
Ridiculously good. Mental how talented he is
Michael Crawford has been well trained in how to use his voice 👏 3:08
BREATHTAKING AND POWERFUL AND PERFECT.
Never a more beautiful voice!!
BRILLIANT!!
MAGNIFICENT !!!! DEC 24/2020