I saw JCS every time the production came to my area, and I NEVER ONCE got to see Ted and Carl on the same night....each time, it was either Ted's understudy or Carl's. It's too bad too because the chemistry between these two men in the film was palpable
Tempos were set by the conductor, who was also the Music Director of the production. I believe he had been working with Carl and the rest of the cast over the course of a number of rehearsals before the orchestra was brought in. It's a very brisk tempo, for sure, but I believe it was a conscious decision. The tempo at the end isn't a whole lot faster than the tempo at the beginning.
This was a rock opera dude, in 76 it wasnt old ladies going to watch this, but young people, and you've got to give them some fire. If you think a production with this kind of musicians doesnt have a conductor or keeps the tempo randomly then you clearly have no idea how this works, no offence.
It's not that they can't control their tempo. Carl is just singing rubato, which basically means he's purposely singing slower (and then speeding up) to make it more expressive. He and the ensemble are never fighting over tempo. It's just the style.
So many people have done it better, so I don't get everyone's fixation on Carl. Not saying he's bad, this shows he clearly isn't, but he's so removed from the best
who would be the best in your opinion? and who are those ‘so many people’ who did it better than Carl? I heard tens of cast versions, not yet close to hundreds, but certainly couple of dozens and then a lot of solo performances of the song and just a few come close to Carl, let alone ‘so many better’
@@sinajakelic Ricardo Afonso, easily. Tyrone Huntley is also superb and brings a lot of Carl to the role on stage, but with better control of the voice and stronger belts. I'd say Murray Head and Allan Mortensen are also vocally more impressive emotionally. Jon Stevens brings a great presence to the role also.
@@CynicalCharmer Never heard of that guy. So I went and looked him up. czcams.com/video/pv3qwBYtlFA/video.html - A superior performance to Carl Anderson? In my book, doesn’t even qualify in top 100. I respect your pesonal taste though, even though I cant be sure if you are joking or trolling when you talk about Carl’s voice control ;)
@@CynicalCharmer Murray, Alan and Jon are fantastic but they are all struggling with the melody that Carl sings with ease, control and flow while still giving the powerful and raw performance that sounds the most human and real. With Carl it is not about showing off the voice and skill - even though the are there and superior, it is about the deliverance of the role. None can compare. Listen to his performance 20 years later, still killing it. But we come from a different world you and I :) Can I guess Ted Neeley is not your ‘finest’ Jesus? Your top 3 being Balsamo, Tim munchin and John Legend.
@@sinajakelic That's fair, though I'd say Ricardo brings a lot of that in bulk. Declan Bennett also does a really impressive job as Jesus, even if not quite Neeley, but you're correct about Balsamo, I think the purity of his voice and character add the unearthly element of Jesus. I deplore Minchen and Legend though, I think they were both incredibly out of their depth
And believe me, my admiration for you hasn't die ❤
I was there! Got a hug from Carl as he was on his way to his car after the show.
Dumb question here,
does Carl actually runs like he did in the 1973 movie?
What did he drive?
Carl will always be the grandest Judas, the great martyr. Happy Birthday 🎂 in the heavens.
Beautiful eyes
Amazing, I don’t think others ever came close. I wish I had seen Ted and Carl perform live together
They were good, but Ian Gillan and Murray Head were brilliant in the original stage play.
No way, Anderson was the one.
What a great artist, singer and human being!
Favorite version, hands down. The faster tempo really turns it even more into a straight up prog song.
I got to see Carl and Ted in the early/mid 90's in LA. It was freaking magical!
CARL WE MISS YOU !!!
I... I think I'm in love with Carl and his talent
He is one the greats..carl anderson..
I don't like the faster tempo but Carl Anderson did an excellent job at working with it.
El bravo de bravos: Carl Anderson! Greetings from Peru :)
ARGGGG BRUTAL!!!!!!!!!!! 👊😎 GRACIAS POR SUBIRLO!!!
Where did you get this??? Omg. Is there more?!? Wow.
He’s in the same league as Ronnie James Dio as far as power, control, range and diaphragmatic support. One of the best to ever play that role. 🤙🏾
So cool to see someone mention Dio.
He had so much more power and range than Dio/
I saw JCS every time the production came to my area, and I NEVER ONCE got to see Ted and Carl on the same night....each time, it was either Ted's understudy or Carl's. It's too bad too because the chemistry between these two men in the film was palpable
Thoroughly enjoyed this!
Super!
Why is every live version I hear of this seem that the band cannot control its tempo? This is WAY to fast :(
Tempos were set by the conductor, who was also the Music Director of the production. I believe he had been working with Carl and the rest of the cast over the course of a number of rehearsals before the orchestra was brought in. It's a very brisk tempo, for sure, but I believe it was a conscious decision. The tempo at the end isn't a whole lot faster than the tempo at the beginning.
This was a rock opera dude, in 76 it wasnt old ladies going to watch this, but young people, and you've got to give them some fire. If you think a production with this kind of musicians doesnt have a conductor or keeps the tempo randomly then you clearly have no idea how this works, no offence.
it is live. live rock performance tends to be faster than studio versions. it is what it is, enjoy the power and energy!
It's not that they can't control their tempo. Carl is just singing rubato, which basically means he's purposely singing slower (and then speeding up) to make it more expressive. He and the ensemble are never fighting over tempo. It's just the style.
Must have been difficult for him to perform it this intensely at this speed, and LIVE. Shows how amazing talented he was. ❤❤
do you have the rest of the concert?
czcams.com/video/xE77FOLjxTw/video.html
@@sinajakelic thank you ❤
@@ilgattocomunista7867 enjoy the music
JCSS eat hamilton's lunch
Lmao nice
he is great as ever but the band is in a hurry
too fast man
So many people have done it better, so I don't get everyone's fixation on Carl. Not saying he's bad, this shows he clearly isn't, but he's so removed from the best
who would be the best in your opinion? and who are those ‘so many people’ who did it better than Carl? I heard tens of cast versions, not yet close to hundreds, but certainly couple of dozens and then a lot of solo performances of the song and just a few come close to Carl, let alone ‘so many better’
@@sinajakelic
Ricardo Afonso, easily. Tyrone Huntley is also superb and brings a lot of Carl to the role on stage, but with better control of the voice and stronger belts. I'd say Murray Head and Allan Mortensen are also vocally more impressive emotionally. Jon Stevens brings a great presence to the role also.
@@CynicalCharmer Never heard of that guy. So I went and looked him up. czcams.com/video/pv3qwBYtlFA/video.html - A superior performance to Carl Anderson? In my book, doesn’t even qualify in top 100. I respect your pesonal taste though, even though I cant be sure if you are joking or trolling when you talk about Carl’s voice control ;)
@@CynicalCharmer Murray, Alan and Jon are fantastic but they are all struggling with the melody that Carl sings with ease, control and flow while still giving the powerful and raw performance that sounds the most human and real. With Carl it is not about showing off the voice and skill - even though the are there and superior, it is about the deliverance of the role. None can compare. Listen to his performance 20 years later, still killing it. But we come from a different world you and I :) Can I guess Ted Neeley is not your ‘finest’ Jesus? Your top 3 being Balsamo, Tim munchin and John Legend.
@@sinajakelic
That's fair, though I'd say Ricardo brings a lot of that in bulk.
Declan Bennett also does a really impressive job as Jesus, even if not quite Neeley, but you're correct about Balsamo, I think the purity of his voice and character add the unearthly element of Jesus.
I deplore Minchen and Legend though, I think they were both incredibly out of their depth