Two incredible performances ! So passionate and emotional. Michael sings with his whole heart and soul. The video shows how his facial expressions and hand gestures add to the intensity of the words and music. Superbly done by a young, immensely talented Michael Ball.
This is definitely the best version of Gethsemene I've ever heard! Michael has vocal perfection & the emotion. He doesn't show off with those unneccessary falsetto notes like others I've heard.
Limited range?? ya gotta be kidding me! His vocal quality and control are incredible, not to mention the emotion he puts into it. He is a FABULOUS performer!! My favorite performer!!
Today is first time hear this song. I’m so happy that found this song. Michael was love by so many fans. He has perfect voice, number one in the world.
I feel like the lack of high notes added to his performance. He always seems to want to make it sadder than other actors do...they're always focused on the anger in "Gethsemane." Michael's just wonderful.
It's easy to dismiss Ball's work as populist - but this performance of "Gethsemane" belies all those detractors - JUST LISTEN !!! Stunning talent. Period.
I think the most remarkable thing about Michael Ball -- besides the high quality of his voice -- is the way he seems to get so intensely involved in his performances. Even on a concert stage one always gets a strong sense of the character and his emotions. A great singing actor.
Saw him in Les Mis and Aspects of Love(almost fainted at Aspects I was so excited!) Never saw him sing JC Superstar. I'm very impressed!! Have is original CD from 1992, haven't thought about it in a while!
Michael is an entertainer, as well as a “classical baritone” vocalist, in high demand for musicals by the best producers, this was a 1999 special by PBS. At that date, he had won the most popular artist, in Britain for 21 years!!! He has performed all over the world in concerts as well as musicals. Michael has his own style filled with emotion, listen to his The way we were/The rose in this concert- Perfection! He Is still, in 2018, performing. He is simply the BEST! He also had his own TV Show, does benefit concerts for charity, A Gentleman with a big heart....so from Canada, thank you, Michael, for everything.
"Prepare Ye the Way" is wonderful -- glorious tone, and he seems to "light up" when he sings it. For "Gethsemene" I prefer Michael Crawford's renditions, but that's just a matter of personal taste...Oh yes, and regarding Gulfporter's comment below, how on earth was Michael Ball's introduction "self-indulgent"? He was simply recalling an incident from his career. He wasn't bragging or acting obnoxious; on the contrary, he comes across as earnest, soft-spoken, and humble.
The only disappointing thing about this is that he doesn't do any of the crazy falsetto riffing that most other performers do. But that's a small price to pay for the rest of this. He is incredible.
It's generally not that long. It's only supposed to be a prelude to the coming of Christ. There are also typically more vocal melodies/harmonies going on.
voice is great, but I cannot imagine Jesus singing like this...Nowhere does the Bible say that He questions God like that "I have to see...what will be my reward!" He was not doing it for any kind of reward! He did it out of Love.
Most talented man on this earth. Totally awesome!
This was unbelievable and so well done. His talent is a rare thing.
So powerful, the music, the words, the expression of fear and pain. What a fabulous voice this man has, a true gift. Love Michael Ball.
Ohhh look at that young Michael Ball, he is still as good now as back then
Just Beautiful WOW Michael
Two incredible performances ! So passionate and emotional. Michael sings with his whole heart and soul. The video shows how his facial expressions and hand gestures add to the intensity of the words and music. Superbly done by a young, immensely talented Michael Ball.
This is definitely the best version of Gethsemene I've ever heard! Michael has vocal perfection & the emotion. He doesn't show off with those unneccessary falsetto notes like others I've heard.
Limited range?? ya gotta be kidding me! His vocal quality and control are incredible, not to mention the emotion he puts into it. He is a FABULOUS performer!! My favorite performer!!
Still listening in 2020 and it never gets old! He's wonderful!
Gethsemane is one of Michaels best ever Performance's!
Today is first time hear this song. I’m so happy that found this song. Michael was love by so many fans. He has perfect voice, number one in the world.
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I feel like the lack of high notes added to his performance. He always seems to want to make it sadder than other actors do...they're always focused on the anger in "Gethsemane."
Michael's just wonderful.
Wow, I have no words. He is incredible, best version by far.
Oh wow, I knew I loved Michael, but I had almost forgotten how great he truly is! THE BEST!! Come to FL Michael!!
His acting👌😱
he gives me chills when he sings Gethsemane awww teddy would love it
My parents traveled from Utah to London to see this concert! They said it was awesome!
It's easy to dismiss Ball's work as populist - but this performance of "Gethsemane" belies all those detractors - JUST LISTEN !!! Stunning talent. Period.
Gawds.... that note at 7:37 just sends chills down my spine every time I listen to this!!!
BRAVO, MICHAEL; YOU SING LIKE AN ARCHANGEL!
what a voice!!!
omg phemonenal !!!! Michael is just superb x
I think the most remarkable thing about Michael Ball -- besides the high quality of his voice -- is the way he seems to get so intensely involved in his performances. Even on a concert stage one always gets a strong sense of the character and his emotions. A great singing actor.
WOW..I was just blown away by his performance, love him...You go Michael !!
pure magic 1 of his best performances ever
michael you can performe any song out therre
His voice❤️
I was there that night! Fantastic and Michael sang Gethsemane sooo well!
Absolute joy.
Now THAT is singing!!!!
the best performances. I love him
Saw him in Les Mis and Aspects of Love(almost fainted at Aspects I was so excited!) Never saw him sing JC Superstar. I'm very impressed!! Have is original CD from 1992, haven't thought about it in a while!
Michael is an entertainer, as well as a “classical baritone” vocalist, in high demand for musicals by the best producers, this was a 1999
special by PBS. At that date, he had won the most popular artist, in Britain for 21 years!!! He has performed all over the world in concerts
as well as musicals. Michael has his own style filled with emotion, listen to his The way we were/The rose in this concert- Perfection! He
Is still, in 2018, performing. He is simply the BEST! He also had his own TV Show, does benefit concerts for charity, A Gentleman with a big
heart....so from Canada, thank you, Michael, for everything.
The first song was from 'Godspell', sung as John the Baptist.
perfection
Brilliant!!
Love this have it on cd - buy it!!!
oh. my. god. Oh. My. GOD. This is SO AMAZING O_O.
Awesome!.... too marvelous for words
Beautiful
Why so many low likes? It does not get much better than this.
What a wunderful voice !
I was in Godspell!!!
"Prepare Ye the Way" is wonderful -- glorious tone, and he seems to "light up" when he sings it. For "Gethsemene" I prefer Michael Crawford's renditions, but that's just a matter of personal taste...Oh yes, and regarding Gulfporter's comment below, how on earth was Michael Ball's introduction "self-indulgent"? He was simply recalling an incident from his career. He wasn't bragging or acting obnoxious; on the contrary, he comes across as earnest, soft-spoken, and humble.
That's.... pretty much it. "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord".
It does not get much betther than this.
The only disappointing thing about this is that he doesn't do any of the crazy falsetto riffing that most other performers do. But that's a small price to pay for the rest of this. He is incredible.
cant believe this was 10 years ago
Que se puede decir...... maravillosooooo!!!!!!!
@asceses Check out Colm Wilkinson's version. Not going to make a judgement here, but that's another damn good version.
wow…….
It's generally not that long. It's only supposed to be a prelude to the coming of Christ. There are also typically more vocal melodies/harmonies going on.
voice is great, but I cannot imagine Jesus singing like this...Nowhere does the Bible say that He questions God like that "I have to see...what will be my reward!" He was not doing it for any kind of reward! He did it out of Love.
Nice video. Just so you know it's "Gethsemane".
I love his singing. I just wish the song wasn't Prepare the Way of the Lord about 50 times in a row.
he messed a few of the lines but he made it work eventually. cool
Is he singing 'Freeee Peggy, the way of the lord'
Who is Peggy? Has someone captured her?
Can someone let her go?
Nobodu dose Gethsemene better than Ted Neely.
hmmm, his version is almost as good as Ricky Gervais'.
not very good very limited range. search Chuck Walsh and listen to his version of
Gethsemene.