Who Sang It Best? ‘Heaven On Their Minds’ - Jesus Christ Superstar
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- A compilation of the line ‘Have You Forgotten How Put Down We Are’ from Heaven On Their Minds from the musical Jesus Christ Superstar.
1. Ricardo Afonso (2019 Barbican Cast & 2020 Regent's Park Cast)
2. Tyrone Huntley (2016, 2017 & 2020 Regent's Park Cast)
3. Drew Sarich (1998 Broadway & 2005 Amstetten Cast)
4. Jodie Steele
5. Jérôme Pradon (2000 Film)
6. Murray Head (1970 Concept Album)
7. Jon English
8. Ben Vereen (Original 1971 Broadway Cast)
9. Zubin Varla (1996 West End Revival Cast)
10. Tony Vincent (2000 Broadway Revival Cast)
11. Jon Stevens
12. Tim Minchin (2012 UK Arena Tour Cast)
13. Carl Anderson (1973 Film)
14. Brandon Victor Dixon (2018 Live Concert Cast)
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Zubin Varla has a incredible voice….. if you listen to him on the soundtrack he is really incredible!
Carl was the only one who seemed (to me) to sing it as if he was actually taking directly to Jesus.
He WAS!
Definitely the most conviction in his voice.
Heard it a thousand times, as a guitarist, the opening riff just rocks
In 1971 I was eleven years old and had a music teacher by the name of Miss Arrizi. Looking back now , she was extraordinary on her talents in putting a bunch of elementary students in musical plays.
We did Oliver , West Side Story , and I didn't remember just now , Jesus Christ, Superstar.
My sister's and I got the album in 1973 and played the hell out certain songs on the living room record player. Decent speakers that must have driven my parents crazy.
I recently downloaded 'Heaven on Their Minds' on my Pandora. I can't get that wonderful song out of my head.
I'm grateful to mini skirted Miss Arrizi for introducing us to music and instruments with such passion
I often wish I could go back on time and observe her classes. How terrible that the Arts and Music are no longer on the curriculum in most schools.
Jerome not bad too...
Carl puts a stanky vocal grind on the word DOWN. Carl wins.
The original Murray Head has always set the high water mark for this role. Highly emotional with some of the best moments countering Ian Gillan's Jesus. The original Rock Opera Concept Album is golden. IMHO. Anderson does come close and his performance in the film was fabulous.
Yes, Murray is my favorite! I do also really like Jerome, Carl and Zubin. I really dislike Tim Minchin’s take but he’s very popular so someone likes it lol
Even though Murray was the original, Carl takes to an entirely different level. His phrasing and voice are unmatched on this song! He even does a great version of Gethsemane also!
I can't listen to anyone else.
Murray Head. 100%
Huh. Head is near the bottom for me.
Zubin Varla for me. His performance blew me away.
LEGEND:
CARL ANDERSON!
Absolutely!!!! Nobody could do better than his passionate performance (imho)
Shame he's one of the weaker Judases.
Drew Sarich, Jon Stevens and Jon English made great interpretations also... but Carl Anderson goes straight to my heart and explode it.
anderson, absolutely no question
murray head is a close 2nd
his voice….my god. it’s SO raw, razor sharp (not sharp as in pitch), powerful, beautiful, agonizing, and awe-inspiring. i love how Brandon Victor Dixon modeled his performance off of Anderson’s. Anderson will always be the best Judas possible, but I’m glad the role is so revered.
Zubin Varla in my eyes is untoppable
that whole cast was incomparable
Not too keen on David Burt’s Pilate, he sounds a bit too short-tempered. (Like Fred Johannson but not as bad) But yeah, Zubin, Steve , and Joanna sound great.
@@thetimeshadow6769 Fred Johannson is an incredible Pilate, just like Burt. In fact, Johannson is a contender for my favourite Pilate, along with Dennis DeYoung and the 2012 Arena Tour Pilate who's name I can never remember.
@@lukebradford The 2012 Arena Tour Pilate was Alexander Hanson, and he’s probably my 2nd favourite, but I prefer Barry Dennen. I don’t think I’ve ever seen or heard Dennis DeYoung’s version before. But I wasn’t that keen on David or Fred.
@@thetimeshadow6769 I love both David and Fred, the latter really puts emotion into it. I'm not too keen on Barry, he's probably one of my least Pilates. DeYoung is an amazing Pilate, he has a video on his channel where he shows his performances.
Wish we had the video from that
production!
For me, it's definitely between Carl Anderson and Tim Minchin. They both put so much character behind the singing, which is really clear by how both divert from the expected way of singing "we are occupied", it really gets across the frustration and passion behind Judas and I love it.
Zubin Varla for me. I actually like the way Dixon sings the "are" in "how put down we are", it's an interesting pattern of notes which jumps to a low note straight from a high one, which I like but it sounds like he confused the auto tune a bit hahah
Dixon is also the only one to put an emphasis on the how in "how put down we are". I like that added flavour
Came to the comments for this and wasn't disappointed. I adore the 1973 and 2000 versions, but the 1996 London cast is something else.
Carl Anderson will always be my favorite (he just has the best rhythm to me) but Tim Minchin is so good
Murray was the first. Unforgettable.
Carl the prototype for all the following.
Pradon the best Judas face
Anderson and Murray were the best. Murray made the song famous, being an original cast.
I looove Pradon’s facial expressions so much!
@@number6villageangel I get the opinion he wanted to really grab Jesus and shake the heck out of him til he listened. And his Judas was always watching Jesus and constantly trying to get him to calm everyone down. And the look on his face at the end of Hosannah - when they ask Jesus to die for them.
I saw Ben Vereen in the original Broadway show, and he was amazing. When he hung himself, he was raised up into the rafters then later appeared in the white fringe outfit for the Jesus Christ Superstar number. His performance was impassioned. I also saw him as part of the original cast of Hair at the Biltmore Theatre. Both tickets were birthday gifts from my mother when I was a teenager.
I never got to seeVereen.
Murray Head, beyond a doubt. Carl is the only one that comes close.
For me Carl Anderson is head and shoulders above the others. They guy could act with his voice as well as act! Amazing!
Murray and Carl have the convection! They’re singing with their souls.
Carl Anderson is forever the best for me in this role
Agreed. Tim Minchin is a close second
Murray Head is amazing, he is better, I think.
Carl & Minchin - - they both sings it real and true to the character they portray
Listen to Murray Head sing it. Great Vocal
Minchin can sing his own songs. But his performances in JCS are all so thin and weak. And it is not just the potato recording used here. I have heard HQ versions with him and he just doesn't have any dynamic presence.
@@uiscepreston I couldn't disagree more lol.
I saw Tim play Judas. Autotuned. Very easy to hear it. I want to hear people sing, not software.
@@stevegardiner8473 czcams.com/video/q5kqVtSbFY8/video.html
Murray Head. Absolutely lights-out inspired performance.
End of conversation.
And let's not forget here that was a concept album they did not have a stage production they went into the studio and they sang. It was simple recording too and the musicians on that album were outrageous why are we talking about Roger daltrey He's the worst.
@@fatovamingus - surprised that Daltrey didn’t put more passion into it
Yes.
I don't think Daltrey would disagree. He's always said he hates how his voice sounds.
Anderson, of course. And Zubin Varla, absolutely love him!
Jerome Pradon may not be the best singer but his performance in JCS 2000 is so incredible. You can really tell how flawed and frustrated he is but also how deeply and desperately he loves Jesus in spite of his betrayal. Every interaction between him and Glenn’s Jesus is SO layered and purposeful.
He's third or fourth for me. He put 100% into the character. I just wish the creators of the 2000 movie had made Judas a little less obviously "evil." He was dressed and presented as a stereotypical villain, and they even had him emerging from a very obvious hell at the end. I had a hard time getting why Jesus liked him so much. That's not JP's fault, again, it's the director's choice. I have the same issue with the Minchin version of Judas but I thought Minchin's acting was a little more subtle.
@@Himaryous Never got that impression TBH. I feel that Pradon's Judas was supposed to look like a revolutionary, who is not evil but conflicted and confused as hell
@@Avast3128 Taunting and gloating over Jesus' crucifixion wasn't evil?
@@Himaryous And yet Pradon's Judas obviously still had feelings for Jesus despite hellish vibe of that scene
@@Avast3128 Well sure. And I'm not blaming him for the production choices.
i really like carl anderson and tim minchin, its closely followed by murray head though, i usually listen to the original studio album, because its the only version with ian gillian in
@@briantoal8872 Imagine Barry Dennen (5'5") speaking to Ian Gillan (6'2"): "Oh, so this is Jesus Christ,
I am really quite surprised. You look so small, Not a king at all" - it's so funny.
Murray Head gets my vote. That original performance remains the single most primal and memorable. In fact the entire original 1972 soundtrack has gravitas like none other.
Agrred. None surpassed the original concept album. Some came close, but didn't improve on it.
I like Zulbin's best. I like when Judas sounds like he's genuinely terrified of what's to come, and his delivery sounds to me like he's on the brink of tears begging Jesus to listen to him for the first half, then suddenly explodes when Jesus ignores him.
Carl Anderson has the most conviction and is my favourite.
Murray Head is almost parallel though
Love them both
Tim Minchin 2:52 and Carl Anderson. 3:07 Tough choice, they were all fantastic!
Zubin Varla is like an upgraded Murray. The best Judas overall for me.
4.) Jerome Pradon
3.) Brandon Victor Dixon
2.) Tyrone Huntley and Tim Minchin
1.) Carl Anderson
I might be biased because I listen to the 1996 album in an infinite loop like my life depends on it but I absolutely adore Zubin Varla’s Judas
I had the privilege of seeing Carl Anderson and Cory Glover perform live, both awesome! Murray Head, Ben Vereen and Zubin Varla are awesome on this
So many great performances.
The Jon English seems quite unique compared to others (more panicked then the others). Didn’t think I would like it as much as I do but Tim Minchin is still my favourite (partly for nostalgic reasons, partly for him just giving a great rendition of the song).
Murray Head, always!
Murray
Anderson was pure Hollywood version.
Murray Head set a standard that could never be attained. I’m talking the whole album as well. I get chills every time with his soulful performance. And his interaction with the legendary Ian Gilliam, the best Jesus ever, is iconic.
Thank you. Someone who gets it.
To be fair to Anderson, it WAS the one performance among the others for a FILM, not a stage show, so it would be expected to have a different delivery. Most here in this video do the job, some better than others.
Murray Head! HANDS DOWN! Nobody else was able to show the anguish and torment felt by Judas.
Awesome!
Brandon Victor Dixon,, his voice is so strong and he sings it so well. Also, I weirdly love the specific way he sings “seems to me a strange thing. mystifying!” later on
Everyone was just singing, CARL ANDERSON was speaking from his soul.
Carl Anderson and Zubin Varla
With out a doubt my favorites!!!!!
I can’t believe Sandy Lyle didn’t make the list.
I love this video
Murray Head. It is ridiculous question. I mean if for no other reason that Carl Anderson brings visions of Ted Neely.
Fun fact: the Tony Vincent version wasn't sang by him. It was Manoel Felciano, Tony's understudy.
Jon Stevens is my personal Fave, I was so excited when they did they arena tour in australia he played Pontius Pilate.
The early ones are my top three picks. 1. Jon English - truly outstanding, he first performed the role in March 1972, and I had the privilege of seeing him performing this live in the early seventies. 2. Murray Head - the original, the 1969 concept album was absolutely ground-breaking. 3. Carl Anderson - marvellous voice and great on screen presence, an awesome movie from 1973.
Drew sarich
For me, the greatest has always been Murray Head on the original record. Wow.
Since I've heard Tim Minchin, I've never liked any other songer as Judas. Can't help it - he is just perfect for the role!!!
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I have no idea good question I love them all
Top 2:
1- Carl Anderson: He was the most influential and did the best performance....Period. Heaven on their minds was the first song I was introduced to in this musical, and his rendition was moving, soulful, and tortured all at the same time. The rifts he created were masterful, and went on to set the bar for most if not all of the other ones that came after him. His portrayal in the movie was a masterclass of not just putting your voice into a song but also your soul in it as well!!!
2- Jon Stevens (1992 Australian cast version): Jon's version is probably the only other version I can think of where they actually conveyed their acting in the song as well as Carl Anderson did (Almost as well anyways). His voice naturally lent itself well to the song, in that his voice is really edgy/raspy and in the context of singing a rock song it worked well!!! I got hooked on his cover almost immediately after the song started , and that aided in my belief of the character's struggle as he was singing.
There is a re-mastered version of his rendition on you tube and I have to recommend that people go back and check it out. The audio quality in it is an almost night and day comparison to the segment that was played in this video sadly (honestly there were a couple of ones with bad audio in this video).
These two men in (my opinion) are the best male singers of this song for this character. They were the ONLY ones that made me believe they were in pain while they were singing the song.
(Side Note: Jodi Steele did an amazing job as well, but I feel if we were going to also thrown in this list with all the other men, it would only be fair to throw in other female covers to help balance out the list. Shoshana Bean has a great version, as well as some other ones as well)
Now Lets address the elephant in the Room
Tim Minchin: I see a bunch of people putting this guy up on Carl Anderson's level.....and I'm sorry to say this but he isn't (at least his performance wasn't). In hearing his version, compared to Anderson and Stevens, it comes off sounding low energy and non-urgent. He doesn't really hit his stride until the last verse of the song, and by the time that happens it's too late. I wasn't moved by him.....and to be honest I don't have the foggiest clue why people keep hyping him up over Murry. Now, I've seen him talk about his appreciation for the song in various interviews and the impact it had on him and his career. I deeply respect this aspect of him and his willingness to do the song justice, but the rendition that ultimately got put out live doesn't capture the emotional element of Judas well enough for me to recognize him at the top of he list. (Thoughts?)
I agree about Jon Stevens. Tim’s voice lacks passion and seems too “perfect”. He doesn’t even come close to Carl Anderson, who in my opinion owns this song.
Carl Anderson, no competition at all. The others all feel flat or like they're just kinda "reading from a script". Some of them don't even have a wide enough vocal range for the song.
Carl does everything right. His rendition is the only one that actually feels genuine and conversational. He portrays so many feelings in such a short time - anger, fear, pride, desperation, love, disappointment, sarcasm.... The dynamic changes and inflections on certain works are genius.
He also has the most powerful voice and makes small rhythmic changes that make the whole piece flow better.
No one else comes close and probably no one ever will
Carl Anderson owns that part. Best Judas ever.that album and the movie have been a part of my easter celebration since October 1970 when the brown album came out. Bought it with my birthday money and learned every word of it. It's funny how at the time most churches thought it was bad and heretical but in time learned how it was at the core of a revival among young people bringing them back into a church. RIP Carl.
I totally agree I saw the movie in 73. At 10 yrs . Between Superstar, and Gene Hackman's preacher in Poseidon Adventure, I got into religion and even asked for illustrated bibles for Christmas instead of toys. I miss having that joy . The community of church, but I just can't trust the church anymore, kind of ruins it when you have to trY so hard and lie to each other. Or maybe it was just an excuse to dress up.lol
Carl Anderson has the advantage of having his vocals overdubbed in the studio so he can give a committed performance both vocally and dramatically. His anger and disillusionment is palpable and very effective.
Carl Anderson with absolute certainty. Not a single performance I've heard after the original (the newer the worse) had as much grit and raw power as his. Most of them will either go operatic or attempt R'n'B, whereas Anderson's voice was so incredibly rich with blues and soul. Most singers purposefully fail to capture that, adjusting themselves to the fragile little sensitivities of an audience that has grown up listening to Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys and later Justin Bieber.
My favorites: 1, 2, 3 & 9
Nobody can touch Carl Anderson. The best ever. Nobody else is even close.
Carl Anderson
Carl Anderson. Still gives me goosebumps.
Loved Carl. Everyone was amazing. I kept wanting to hear the next lines. Brilliant record, and I am an Atheist.
Most of us Aussies would nominate Jon English.....A national treasure, who suffers nothing in comparison to anyone . Our original true blue Judas....A star!!!!
Brandon Vincent Dixon. His JCS number at the end is stuff of legends
Zubin Varla will always be my favorite.
Wow, did not know that many people took a shot at this song. Have to stick with Carl Anderson as I remember watching the original movie on TV back in the 70's.
The First half of my favourite verse from this song.
There is only one, IMHO: Murray Head!
NO ONE can take Carl's place!! Carl was the BEST Judas. His voice and Ted Neely's voice will NEVER be matched.
Carl Anderson and Tim Minchin both bring me to tears every time
9 , Zubin Varla, every time - genius 😀
Murray and Carl are amazing ❤
Tim Minchin the best!!!🤗❤️❤️❤️
I'm not sure I understand trying to evaluate these various performers based on one single line of lyrics. Yes, musically the melody typically hits an emotional high point here (as I understand it, many parts of the vocals throughout the musical were not explicitly scored and performers were asked to improvise to a degree) but without the context of the entire song, and how well the performer captures the actual emotional and literary aim of the lyrics and narrative as a whole, any judgement is bound to be at best extremely technical and at worst an overly granular, myopic exercise in missing the grandeur of the forest to stare at a single twig.
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I saw Jesus Christ Superstar back in the early 80s with Colm Wilkinson as Judas and he was absolutely incredible.
I adore Tim Minchin, but Zubin Varla is just amazing.
Jesus Christ Supercut
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its tied between Carl Anderson and Tim Minchin, Tim was the first judas i had ever heard and is what got me into jcs but Carl is just the perfect judas in every since and really encapsulates judas's desperation in this song
PS... Jack Black with Tenacious D did a FANTASTIC job with this song. He would be my #3.
They are all great beyond any doubt but it's 1- Murray Head, 2 - Carl Anderson and Zubin Varla 3- Tim Minchin for me.
I heard Murray first, adored Carl but Zubin was new to me. When I saw that production Ramon Tikaram was playing Judas. Will have to find the cd because Zubin was amazing.
Murray Head is the only true Judas for me.
I’m Taoist, and yet this is my favorite musical!! Hands down, Corey Glover delivered the best Judas Escariot that I’ve ever seen (& I saw Ben Vereen live also). I did not get to see Carl Anderson perform this live, but his movie performance was riveting!
Mein Favorit ist auf jeden Fall "DREW SARICH"
It’s either Carl Anderson or Murray Head to me, both of their performances capture the most passion and desperation to me
CARL ANDERSON. All the way !💖
Vocally Jon Stevens gets my vote! Incredible! and together with Farnham its electric! Jerome Pradon acts everyone else off the stage though!
They're all good and bring something a little different to the role, but my personal favorites.....Murray Head and Carl Anderson.
Carl Anderson, I've grown up with him, so much action in his voice. I notice that Murray Head sings it virtually the same as Carl. Why does Tim Minchin sing '"Have you forgotten how FAR down we are?"? That doesn't really have the same meaning.
Because the setting depicted in Tim Minchin's version is about class, rather than race, I suppose.
Murray Head sang it first, Carl was greatly influenced by that. Others that came after tried to "make it their own".
@@chawk6201 wow I have not thought that
no competition Carl will always be the best
What an amazing voice
I strongly advise you to check Drew Sarich's version of this whole song Brilliant.
Carl...God bless him.
One Carl Andersin for me, please. I get chills whenever I hear it.
Tim Minchin was the only singer who managed to portray Judas' strong emotion, yet still be musical and melodic.
Sorry, Ben Vereen was the original!
Jon English all the way. You can feel Judas' frustration and desperation in his voice.
There is only ONE person who can sing this in any and every way, shape & form - Carl Anderson. P E R I O D. Thanks everyone else, you can go home, thanks for trying.
Correction: "There WAS only one person who COULD sing..." and yes, I completely agree with you. No one of those selected here could come close to Carl's passion.
Some really good offerings but you have to go with Carl Anderson with his theatrical acting abilities he really feels like he's telling it and talking about it and sharing this thing with Jesus what are you doing can't you see what's going on and then when you see the visual of his acting ability it's off the scale although I wasn't familiar with the zubin guy he sure has a great look
Got to see Carl Anderson, Ted Neeley, Josh Mostel and Barry Dennen in the 1996 JCS production 👏 👍🎶💯. Murray Head, Ben Vereen and Corey Glover were awesome as Judas as well💖.
Carl Anderson FOREVER
Carl Anderson only. For obvous reason - he both sings and acts (and does both things great), while others just sing
I also quite liked Roger Daltrey on the radio version.
I will go with Murray Head, but they are all good in different ways,... After all each performer is going to make the part his own.
No one will ever beat Carl Anderson.