THIS SONG HAS BEEN PERFORMED BY SO MANY GREAT SINGERS BUT THIS GUY BRINGS IT…HIS VOICE IS POWERFUL AND HE SONGS IT WITH THE PASSION THIS SONG NEEDS…IM BLOWN AWAY COMPLETELY!!
the comments on this crack me up because??? Broadway is always changing?? you just can't say things like "this doesn't compare to the original" bc the cast will always change. the set will always change. the interpretation will always change. the original cast can't be playing the same roles for the rest of their lives, and to shut down a Broadway show bc the original cast left is a damn shame. you don't have to like this version, but please stop coming to the comments just to criticize and ruin the experience for others.
Canadian Idol Winner Melissa O'neil is one of the backup dancers in this video. i saw her as Eponine in Les Miserables in Toronto and met her after the show such an amazing talent and such a nice person.
THIS GUY STINKS. Murray Head can't be touched by any of them. He created the damn performance. It's like copying a Van Gogh painting and then debating which is better. Stupid.
I saw this on broadway when I was 12 in 1972. My first show. It was amazing. The music, the lyrics. Still know the whole damn show verbatim. This looks good.....but still can't compare the the original with Ben Vereen.
This guy is not terrible, but man... Carl Anderson OWNED that part. He was too awesome for words. Also there's an expression "devil in a blue suit" I wonder if they conciously put Judas in a blue suit for this or if that was just a happy accident? (also LOL at "Jesus' " silk pj's. XD)
how can you begin to compare this...to the 73 version where judas comes back dressed as an agel with wings made of frills, dropping from the darkness of the night by a crane and the metamorphisis of ted neely (jesus) where he transforms from a dirty unkept jesus into probably the most iconic image of the entire 73 jcs movie. a very moving and powerful image to say the least
I don't like the color scheme for this. Blue is too low energy for this hyped song. This is like the climax, right before the crucifixion. You don't really have a song after this. You have to go out with bright and energetic.
look up solerno Italy's JCSS. IMAGEartPRO is the name of the site.One of the best productions. ive seen 2 live. the cast do have a slight thick accent. it doesn't take away from the production. enjoy
This is one song from an incredible double album. I give the performers their due credit for their considerable talents. However, comparing any reproduction of JCS to the original is an exercise in futility. "Only Nixon could go to China." ~ a Vulcan proverb
I don't get the Vulcan proverb thing but you are spot on with your assessment on the original. F'ing Sebastian Bach from SKID ROW played Jesus for a year.
cringed at the "don't you get me wrong" part. mostly because our band director yelled at us for doing like this. the original is "don-cha-get-me-wrong" not "don't-ya-get-meeeee-wrong"
Your director is making a copy of Jesus Christ Superstar not a production. Honestly, the way "ya" or "cha" is said doesn't change the meaning of the song. Your director shouldn't be hell bent on being like the original. I was recently in a show called Godspell, which is similar to Jesus Christ Superstar. The reason I think it worked, our production, is that we made it our own. Sorry if I'm being rude.
That-s why I love it, I think is supposed to be bizarre or for some, but like you said it has that ecstatic soundtrack I could cry everytime I listen to this song.
***** You must not have seen Tim Minchin as Judas.. I understand 'the *original* cast' bias that comes with it; but tim minchin nails the part of Judas (and i honestly think the rest of the main cast did as well)..
i agree i mean for me i enjoyed tony vincent's verison of this song because it fit his voice over this guy because as you said he's trying to hard and he seems more fitted for the jesus but thats just me plus he looks like he was going to a disco my mom loves the orignal and saw this and said this was like bad a disco he's damn talented tho
Amen, it's been over 40 years since the movie was released and yet Carl Anderson's perfomance as Judas has never been match. What an incredible singer he was. I saw him perform as Judas live on 3 different occasions and he was even better live than in the movie. Rest in peace Mr. Anderson knowing that your legendary performance will never be topped. What a great loss he was.
+the_others I guess we'll agree to disagree on this one. Great thing about music; no right or wrong, it's just a matter of different tastes. I have heard probably over 100 covers of this song, many singers doing a clean job, but I just love the guttural quality Karl brought to his parts. He sounded so wrought, frustrated and angry, which is what I prefer for his part, especially on "Too Much Heaven On their Minds". Karl had a huge help in his corner as did all the actors in the original film since they were being directed by one of the greatest indy film directors of that generation, The great Norman Jewwison. Norm had a real talent for pulling that kind raw emotion from his actors in all his films. He had the vocal mix much dryer in the film than was done in the original brown album. I think he wanted us to hear the strain and crackle in their voices which otherwise would be covered up in heavy processing.
The modernized outfits put more perspective on the dramatic perspective of this show. The costumes that are accurate to the time period are really just a waste of time because in this case it'll just look like a shitty production put on by a catholic school using left over outfits from the christmas pageant. And you're complaining about this being UNREALISTIC? the most unrealistic thing possible is people in biblical times singing about their daily whereabouts. You just got learned, son.
For me the definitive Judas is Carl Anderson since I grew up with the movie soundtrack and I love the movie. BUT...of all the latter Judas performers I think this is the best. Reminds me of a young Tim Curry.
I love Carl Anderson AND Brandon Victor Dixon *swoon* BUT I love this guy too. I think he was very different from Carl and BVD but I honestly think he's just as good -- it's just really different, whereas Carl and BVD had very similar styles IMO
I'm assuming this is the costume he wears for this one song, which is sung after Judas dies. Presumably his costume for the rest of the musical is different.
I've never seen Judas done in a Tom Jones style before. I have mad love for Murray Head, and later Ben Vereen, but this guy has some serious pipes. Those of you who are saying otherwise are obviously not professional singers or you would recognize this clearly.
He can sing well enough, but how in the blue hell do the title track to Jesus Christ Superstar in a theatrical setting and have 0 interaction between Judas and Jesus>
ha! that's crazy- you know i just posted basically the same tom jones comment then scrolled down and read yours. he obviously has talent or he wouldn't be there on stage. i just don't think he is at all right for the part. needs to stick to tom jones.
I love Josh Young so idk why I was disappointed with this. I feel like his Heaven on Their Minds was so much better, but that might just be bc this is a Tony performance and not just a normal show. I feel like that happens often with tony performances
nooo!! lord knows i can't carry a tune in a bucket, but this is way to "popish" and silly for my taste. i agree with 24hoursayear- sounds and acts like a lounge lizard doing a cheesy imitation of tom jones portraying judas.
Honestly, Judas was fine, it was the girls' voices that brought it down. Way too unequal, too high. Obviously, the 1970's version will be the best for a LONG time coming.
Some earlier comments were absolutely right! Judas was meant to be a bad boy and dressed accordingly, not some Smurf dressed like Herod is. Tim Minchin does a way better job as Judas. This guy just doesn't fit here. I'm not saying he can't sing, but maybe some Pop Musical would be better for him.
He will NEVER be able to hold a candle to Carl Anderson. And, if that's the cast of the Broadway performance, why are the girl's lip-synching. I'm sorry, they could have gotten a MUCH better singer than this guy.
I'm not a fan of this Judas. And why is he dressed like Herod? Doesn't fit the role of Judas in my opinion. I'd trade this guy for Tim Minchin any day, no offense.
the 1970 s the 1973 was the best the new ones are a joke no realism no costumes put on costumes you woundnt make a movie and have everyone look right for the parts in the movie also the the org cast the singing was better the awards should go to the 1970 s 1973 cast not these jokes
I am currently playing the role of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar and I must say.. this is a really poor arrangement of this powerful, beautiful song. An embarrassment to a great song. London cast so much better than this.
I feel disappointed, I'm a baby boomer generation one. And this is a classical millenial generation production, production? There is no production at all! A giant screen (technology) substitutes everything. This is no just singing, it's about ACTING TOO! This is the worst version I've ever seen.....
Aghhhh is this the worst version ever ? Tonality too thin... arrangement is a joke ..awards mean nothing.. if your voice and dynamic does not suit the song.... See Jan Dulles or Murray Head on how to sing this song
Josh Young's power, passion, and range are simply off the charts. Plus he's effin' gorgeous.
THIS SONG HAS BEEN PERFORMED BY SO MANY GREAT SINGERS BUT THIS GUY BRINGS IT…HIS VOICE IS POWERFUL AND HE SONGS IT WITH THE PASSION THIS SONG NEEDS…IM BLOWN AWAY COMPLETELY!!
the comments on this crack me up because??? Broadway is always changing?? you just can't say things like "this doesn't compare to the original" bc the cast will always change. the set will always change. the interpretation will always change. the original cast can't be playing the same roles for the rest of their lives, and to shut down a Broadway show bc the original cast left is a damn shame. you don't have to like this version, but please stop coming to the comments just to criticize and ruin the experience for others.
Canadian Idol Winner Melissa O'neil is one of the backup dancers in this video. i saw her as Eponine in Les Miserables in Toronto and met her after the show such an amazing talent and such a nice person.
This is my first Tony Award's that I have ever seen and I had this song stuck in my head the entire time! and of course it brought me here :)
I LOVE HIS VOICE!! It has such depth and color and his high notes soar. He is incredible, I can see why he was nominated.
+Joelle Z i have a feeling you are actually him on a fake youtube account
+Pierce Cleveland I wish tbh
He's pretty bad. Listen to Murray Head and Carl Anderson sing this
THIS GUY STINKS. Murray Head can't be touched by any of them. He created the damn performance. It's like copying a Van Gogh painting and then debating which is better. Stupid.
Hoxana Heyxana Murray Head is absolutely terrible but Carl Anderson was legendary
Josh Young is incredible as Judas! Really enjoyed this performance!
I saw this on broadway when I was 12 in 1972. My first show. It was amazing. The music, the lyrics. Still know the whole damn show verbatim.
This looks good.....but still can't compare the the original with Ben Vereen.
I love that they had Ben Vereen introducing this. I just wish this Judas sang the song as well as Vereen did in the *original* Broadway cast.
Carl Anderson and Murray Head own the part. I saw a revival with Anderson and Neely and it was phenomenal.
the jesus animation kina scared me
To anyone knocking his performance...
He got nominated for a Tony for this role...
Thank goodness he didn't win.
What are his lyrics at the end?
I loved the performance! I've seen a few others performances by other people and I really feel they are all wonderful in their own ways!
i love this rock opera
That dude in the beginning was Ben Vereen, a certified badass who's himself played Judas on various occasions.
He was the original Judas on Broadway original cast back in 1971
This guy is not terrible, but man... Carl Anderson OWNED that part. He was too awesome for words. Also there's an expression "devil in a blue suit" I wonder if they conciously put Judas in a blue suit for this or if that was just a happy accident? (also LOL at "Jesus' " silk pj's. XD)
how can you begin to compare this...to the 73 version where judas comes back dressed as an agel with wings made of frills, dropping from the darkness of the night by a crane and the metamorphisis of ted neely (jesus) where he transforms from a dirty unkept jesus into probably the most iconic image of the entire 73 jcs movie. a very moving and powerful image to say the least
I couldn’t imagine seeing this production and looking at that screen for more than a few seconds without getting a major headache
I miss Carl Anderson.
indeed he was the man
+Rick Wojciechowski have u performed
80's Girl Carl Anderson The Master of all!!!
All I have seen since Carl Anderson have thought the performance was about them, not a conversation between Judas and Jesus
I don't like the color scheme for this. Blue is too low energy for this hyped song. This is like the climax, right before the crucifixion. You don't really have a song after this. You have to go out with bright and energetic.
+rexroy101 you do know that Blue is the second highest energy color there is right? I mean what the fuck do you want Ultraviolet?
I guess I mean more... I want warmer colors. Ones that are bright, not so low key like blue is.
look up solerno Italy's JCSS. IMAGEartPRO is the name of the site.One of the best productions. ive seen 2 live. the cast do have a slight thick accent. it doesn't take away from the production. enjoy
This is one song from an incredible double album. I give the performers their due credit for their considerable talents. However, comparing any reproduction of JCS to the original is an exercise in futility. "Only Nixon could go to China." ~ a Vulcan proverb
I don't get the Vulcan proverb thing but you are spot on with your assessment on the original. F'ing Sebastian Bach from SKID ROW played Jesus for a year.
cringed at the "don't you get me wrong" part. mostly because our band director yelled at us for doing like this. the original is "don-cha-get-me-wrong" not "don't-ya-get-meeeee-wrong"
Your director is making a copy of Jesus Christ Superstar not a production. Honestly, the way "ya" or "cha" is said doesn't change the meaning of the song. Your director shouldn't be hell bent on being like the original. I was recently in a show called Godspell, which is similar to Jesus Christ Superstar. The reason I think it worked, our production, is that we made it our own. Sorry if I'm being rude.
kind of a bizarre musical but an great soundtrack
That-s why I love it, I think is supposed to be bizarre or for some, but like you said it has that ecstatic soundtrack I could cry everytime I listen to this song.
yare yare daze
***** You must not have seen Tim Minchin as Judas.. I understand 'the *original* cast' bias that comes with it; but tim minchin nails the part of Judas (and i honestly think the rest of the main cast did as well)..
Heh. I bow to no one in my original cast prejudice, and even I admit that Minchin hit it out of the frigging park.
TOO TRUE
+the_others Tim Minchin was terrible. I like Tim, but jeez its a rock opera and everyone in that cast was trash, except for pilate
Tim IS phenomenal. I have seen him. I like them both for different reasons. (I am the OP)
Tim is great. Not as Judas. And if you think so, you need to study up
I love it!!! 😍😍😍
INCREDIBLE!!!
I love this show so much
I'll take Murray Head.
Or Carl Anderson, but Murray Head was choice!
its like a show at six flags now BLEH! Give me my 70's Rock opera dvd over this live anyday
i've watched many revisions, yet the 1973 original has the best music. this guy's a good singer, yet he's trying too hard.
i agree i mean for me i enjoyed tony vincent's verison of this song because it fit his voice over this guy because as you said he's trying to hard and he seems more fitted for the jesus but thats just me plus he looks like he was going to a disco my mom loves the orignal and saw this and said this was like bad a disco he's damn talented tho
Amen, it's been over 40 years since the movie was released and yet Carl Anderson's perfomance as Judas has never been match. What an incredible singer he was. I saw him perform as Judas live on 3 different occasions and he was even better live than in the movie. Rest in peace Mr. Anderson knowing that your legendary performance will never be topped. What a great loss he was.
Wolverine Smith Both great, however Tim Minchin's performance, IMHO, is superior..
+the_others I guess we'll agree to disagree on this one. Great thing about music; no right or wrong, it's just a matter of different tastes. I have heard probably over 100 covers of this song, many singers doing a clean job, but I just love the guttural quality Karl brought to his parts. He sounded so wrought, frustrated and angry, which is what I prefer for his part, especially on "Too Much Heaven On their Minds". Karl had a huge help in his corner as did all the actors in the original film since they were being directed by one of the greatest indy film directors of that generation, The great Norman Jewwison. Norm had a real talent for pulling that kind raw emotion from his actors in all his films. He had the vocal mix much dryer in the film than was done in the original brown album. I think he wanted us to hear the strain and crackle in their voices which otherwise would be covered up in heavy processing.
Corey Glover from Living Colour did quite a bang up job of Judas as well. There is some footage on YT. Check it out.
It sounds like Alvin and Chipmunks singing behind him.
this guy cant even touch the talent that Carl Anderson has.
The modernized outfits put more perspective on the dramatic perspective of this show. The costumes that are accurate to the time period are really just a waste of time because in this case it'll just look like a shitty production put on by a catholic school using left over outfits from the christmas pageant. And you're complaining about this being UNREALISTIC? the most unrealistic thing possible is people in biblical times singing about their daily whereabouts. You just got learned, son.
Jesus Christ superstar
The movie was very good, maybe better... to hard to decide
For me the definitive Judas is Carl Anderson since I grew up with the movie soundtrack and I love the movie. BUT...of all the latter Judas performers I think this is the best. Reminds me of a young Tim Curry.
You have no clue. It's fantastic.
Those pants are sinful... Sinfully AWESOME
I love Carl Anderson AND Brandon Victor Dixon *swoon* BUT I love this guy too. I think he was very different from Carl and BVD but I honestly think he's just as good -- it's just really different, whereas Carl and BVD had very similar styles IMO
That's the production from Stratford, Ontario :D
After you have seen the Australian version then forget it
Excellent apart from the video screen bit.
What-s wrong with the screen bit?
I hate the backups too. Judas is great, but no one will ever be Carl Anderson. That said, he's still pretty darn good.
I'm assuming this is the costume he wears for this one song, which is sung after Judas dies. Presumably his costume for the rest of the musical is different.
Same here.
It's not the same! Judas of 1970 Rock Opera was the best!
How do you think he hit all those high notes ;) haha
A very thin version of the Arena Tour version.
Orphan Black anyone?
jajjaajajaj meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, me encantaaaa, por eso vine hasta aqui
Love this judas better!
Where's Ben Vereen when we need him?
He's a good singer, but he's not acting the anger and questioning others have in this song.
Good version, very good.
Too GLEE for me
bass line ain't as groovy as the 1970 version, bummer.
I've never seen Judas done in a Tom Jones style before. I have mad love for Murray Head, and later Ben Vereen, but this guy has some serious pipes. Those of you who are saying otherwise are obviously not professional singers or you would recognize this clearly.
Judas Iscariot as Tom Jones. Fantastic.
He needs it for the high notes.
what a talent 💞
I like the use of video, but this guy sounds like he's auditioning for American Idol. Carl Anderson ruined it for everyone else after him.
Ugh this version is horrible and people say the 2000 version was bad
He can sing well enough, but how in the blue hell do the title track to Jesus Christ Superstar in a theatrical setting and have 0 interaction between Judas and Jesus>
ha! that's crazy- you know i just posted basically the same tom jones comment then scrolled down and read yours. he obviously has talent or he wouldn't be there on stage. i just don't think he is at all right for the part. needs to stick to tom jones.
Weak. Judas needs an edge to him. This dude's a cruise ship entertainer.
I am just about to take on the role of Jesus in this awesome production. This version, however, is not so awesome!!
I think this production missed the point of JCSS.
What was the point?
Nope... Murray Head raised the bar so high, can't be touched. Same holds true for Ian Gillan and Yvonne Elliman.
AMEN!!! I still have my double album !!
@@gabriellavanhoosier5284 I suppose one listener's sharp is another's intended tonal dissonance.
I love Josh Young so idk why I was disappointed with this. I feel like his Heaven on Their Minds was so much better, but that might just be bc this is a Tony performance and not just a normal show. I feel like that happens often with tony performances
I have a lot of problems with this.
uh... broadway was used to be the synonym for quality. what was this singing man??
yeah, I'm more into Tim Minchin's version of Judas (or the Orginal, both good). This sounds like a cheap tribute act that you get in a club.
nooo!! lord knows i can't carry a tune in a bucket, but this is way to "popish" and silly for my taste. i agree with 24hoursayear- sounds and acts like a lounge lizard doing a cheesy imitation of tom jones portraying judas.
No kidding.
my thoughts exactly!
I prefer Jan Dulles singing Judas.
Josh young is too good
2 things:
I wish I could play jesus
secondly, this is an amazing modern adaption
buuut it should be a sin to have that tight of pants ;)
I really prefer another version and another Judas...
I'm going to try and say something positive about this...hmm...nope, I've got nothing
why ????
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😢
My ears are bleeding...Cotton candy version
I'm not feeling his voice. Just something not right for me. I'm an old fart though. In my 20s when it came out. To theater
Honestly, Judas was fine, it was the girls' voices that brought it down. Way too unequal, too high. Obviously, the 1970's version will be the best for a LONG time coming.
Some earlier comments were absolutely right! Judas was meant to be a bad boy and dressed accordingly, not some Smurf dressed like Herod is.
Tim Minchin does a way better job as Judas. This guy just doesn't fit here. I'm not saying he can't sing, but maybe some Pop Musical would be better for him.
He will NEVER be able to hold a candle to Carl Anderson. And, if that's the cast of the Broadway performance, why are the girl's lip-synching. I'm sorry, they could have gotten a MUCH better singer than this guy.
I'm not a fan of this Judas. And why is he dressed like Herod?
Doesn't fit the role of Judas in my opinion. I'd trade this guy for Tim Minchin any day, no offense.
Could Muhammad moved the mountains or was that just PR?
LOL That's hilarious. If the mountains didn't move Muhammad will rock them.
incredible junk
U know the composers a atheist
i really dont think that judas has a god voice..it´s kinda annoying though
Id never heard this before and its terrible.
the 1970 s the 1973 was the best the new ones are a joke no realism no costumes
put on costumes you woundnt make a movie and have everyone look right for the parts in the movie also the the org cast the singing was better the awards should go to the 1970 s 1973 cast not these jokes
Jesus is Savior
-----------------------
J- Jehovah
E- Eternally
S- Saves
U- Us (from)
S- Sin
Blah blah.
I don't believen this the blood of jesus
I think Simon would give him a big NO.....
I am currently playing the role of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar and I must say.. this is a really poor arrangement of this powerful, beautiful song. An embarrassment to a great song. London cast so much better than this.
I feel disappointed, I'm a baby boomer generation one. And this is a classical millenial generation production, production? There is no production at all! A giant screen (technology) substitutes everything. This is no just singing, it's about ACTING TOO! This is the worst version I've ever seen.....
Seriously? How did you manage to make this about how much you hate millennials? And no it's not. The director of this production was a baby boomer
Aghhhh is this the worst version ever ? Tonality too thin... arrangement is a joke ..awards mean nothing.. if your voice and dynamic does not suit the song....
See Jan Dulles or Murray Head on how to sing this song
Typical of the mainstream media to marginalized Jesus and celebrate Judas.