Heaven On Their Minds - Jodie Steele - West End Switched Off

Jodie Steele performs 'Heaven On Their Minds' from Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice's 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at West End Switched Off at the St. James Studio on 24th May 2015.
Parallel Productions' debut project is West End Switched Off. West End Switched Off is a brand new, exciting series of concerts and recordings that arrange musical theatre into acoustic, 'Live Lounge' style covers, collaborating with a wealth of talented musicians and performers. The first album features Ashleigh Gray (Wicked, Cool Rider), Adrian Hansel (Hairspray), Ian Stroughair (20th anniversary tour of Rent), Katie Hall (Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera) Dale Evans (Ghost, Miss Saigon, From Here To Eternity), Simon Bailey (I Can't Sing, The Phantom of the Opera) and many more.
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Arrangement by Kris Rawlinson
Piano | Kris Rawlinson
Violoncello | Natalie Hancock
Guitar | Adam Smith
Bass | Sam Swinnerton
Drums | Keir Adamson
Filmed by Michael Tsim

[@Kath_Steele]

still my absolute favorite video on the internet

[@masarusenpai1952]

Whoa, didn't expect you to show up here

[@itzelgc4637]

Omg Kat!!! First we take on Broadway and The West End, and then the world!

[@franchyifrancia7391]

Einsss...? 😂 A relative... I understand now. Ok👍🏼✨

[@danielbaskins6601]

This just made me love you even more

[@zihuetlachtli]

😒yes yes you are cute we get it, but choose another song....not cool

[@123mni]

Jodie's voice control is just incredible. It shows even more as to how talented she is, along with her ability to take on the training she has had too.

[@unclejake154]

Carl Anderson (RIP) and I were having a glass of wine and he asked me if I knew anyone who might be able to do justice to the song and maybe play his part. I had a few suggetions and if I'd heard Jodie back then I would have mentioned her name. She is great.

[@kaechidi5025]

for everyone saying she doesn’t understand the song: she was IN THE SHOW.

[@samuel_adr]

Exists an official Jesus Christ Superstar genderbent?

[@musicfeedsyoursoul8070]

What production? She played Judas?

[@kaechidi5025]

MusicFeedsYourSoul i don’t think she was judas

[@matjazpovalej4146]

how is being in show meaning you understand song, its like saying voice actors for game characters are pro players.... you see baby. I understand song i don't sing neither am i christian in belif. Tho i understand christianity better than 90% christians.

[@kaechidi5025]

white dwarf if she was in the show, she’s gotta know what the show is about lmao.

[@TheGingi7]

Okay but the "please remember that I want us to live" part hit me right in the fucking chest.

[@russellgreenberg8222]

Holy shit!!! She's Badass. Amazing voice.

[@theysailedaway3387]

Totally agree 😍

[@owenmalone5055]

this is such a good version, the acoustic guitar and whole vibe of the instrumentation is top notch

[@coleyblossoms1051]

Jaw-dropping, no matter how many times I see this... Vocally, this is imho the best rendition of Heaven On Their Minds. Though concert acting leaves something to be desired, I believe Jodie will truly shine if she stars as Judas in an actual production of JCS.

[@marinao4412]

I love all her contained facial expressions... the little sneers..... I am, how you say....gay

[@ellieturner2919]

Jesus repels you.. or whatever it is ;)

[@emroman1108]

@@ellieturner2919 GIRL YOU MEAN REPENTS? I CACKLED 😭

[@Cheskaz]

I literally laughed out loud and also identify heavily

[@MsAdlerHolmes]

Whoa-ow-ow-ow-ow I'm in love with Judah-as, Judah-as.

[@kylecoughenour2441]

I have listened to numerous versions of Heaven on Their minds and Jodie Steele's,version has,so much conviction and passion behind it

[@ultimatepepe8698]

Then you never heard the original.

[@julianapillets1806]

Great Technique!! These are some kick ass vocals, I love hearing a really strong female voice on this.

[@janinemusic1902]

This is simply amazing! Her voice and technic are flawless!

[@ClairWeee]

Carl Anderson's vocal performance in this song is exceptional and I thought no one could ever come even close. I'm glad I was wrong. Wow.

[@Genevieveblaise]

I literally cannot get over this. Beautiful. omg.

[@ytzelpena7019]

I'm straight and I'm in love with her.

[@anthonyfontana2527]

This is my favorite version of my favorite song EVER and I’ve watched this so many times. Thank you so much Jodie you are a queen!

[@chronicallywilting]

Please, can we have a genderbent version of this show with Katie Hall as Jesus and Jodie as Judas? I WILL SELL MY SOUL FOR THIS TO HAPPEN

[@musicatheatrefan]

Now that is something I would love to see. Especially after just watching a video of Katie singing Gethsemane

[@leiwolf27]

Or, hear me out, have a completely different show about various goddesses and female heroes etc. Whilst I would enjoy a gender swap of JCS, I would enjoy something new as well

[@avaransley7585]

Just though I’d mention there’s a video of Jodie Steele singing gethsemane on the roles we’ll never play channel it’s amazing

[@auroxoo]

there's a genderbent version on spotify now and it's really good!

[@marlinstrike]

I am a huge fan of the original play and musical and have seen the movie a hundred times and the original cast Neeley and Carl Anderson as judas together on stage like 6 times...untouchable until now....this is an INCREDIBLE passionate performance and delivery... reading some of the petty comments ( one negative in my view is too much on this one) and about this and that ...it is about passions listen with your heart and soul and not from from shallow or smug point of view... she blows it away...Carl Anderson will always be the best...but then the question is who is better Michelangelo or Leonardo...but when I came across this by accident I was floored and listened to it ten times straight not a moment she doesnt nail it dead on....with her razor sharp vocals and pace and most of all heart...these are the kind of treats in life that make it so rich ...

[@danielmcellin6573]

still come back to listen to this classic jodie

[@DanielGonzalezC]

Her version is really similar to Tim Minchin's. They use a lot of the same vocal melodies for the high bits.

[@thirdeye42012]

His version makes me cringe, hers gave me chills

[@Blueynoes]

Godlike voice! This is amazing

[@stevejobas4714]

SHE SOUNDS AWESOME! Anyone would love to see her as Regina George in Mean Girls??

[@mollypavilonis5718]

JS B she is perfect for that role

[@darceygrace634]

I mean she was Heather Chandler and is now currently Katherine Howard in the tour cast of SIX, so, I’m pretty sure Mean Girls could be seen in the near future!

[@kdeggraham895]

OMG Yess

[@musicatheatrefan]

@@darceygrace634 Jodie is actually returning as Heather Chandler this summer, as Heathers has been given another West End run from June 21st until September 12th

[@kybug4life879]

Yes!!

[@isabellaharmel7916]

My mind is clearer now. At last all too well I can see where we all soon will be. If you strip away The myth from the man, You will see where we all soon will be. Jesus! You've started to believe The things they say of you. You really do believe This talk of God is true. And all the good you've done Will soon get swept away. You've begun to matter more Than the things you say. Listen Jesus I don't like what I see. All I ask is that you listen to me. And remember, I've been your right hand man all along. You have set them all on fire. They think they've found the new Messiah. And they'll hurt you when they find they're wrong. I remember when this whole thing began. No talk of God then, we called you a man. And believe me, my admiration for you hasn't died. But every word you say today Gets twisted 'round some other way. And they'll hurt you if they think you've lied. Nazareth, your famous son should have stayed a great unknown Like his father carving wood He'd have made good. Tables, chairs, and oaken chests would have suited Jesus best. He'd have caused nobody harm; no one alarm. Listen, Jesus, do you care for your race? Don't you see we must keep in our place? We are occupied; have you forgotten how put down we are? I am frightened by the crowd. For we are getting much too loud. And they'll crush us if we go too far. If they go too far.... Listen, Jesus, to the warning I give. Please remember that I want us to live. But it's sad to see our chances weakening with every hour. All your followers are blind. Too much heaven on their minds. It was beautiful, but now it's sour. Yes it's all gone sour. Listen, Jesus, to the warning I give. Please remember that I want us to live. see'mon, see'mon He won't listen to me ... see'mon, see'mon He won't listen to me ...

[@christopherhitchborg3339]

Bloody hell what a voice!

[@patarnababan6440]

+Christopher Hitch Borg ...and her face , truely expressing the song

[@misskit123]

This is pretty fabulous. Jodie is brilliant. Seen her in 3 shows now and I can't wait for the next!

[@aranzaperalta8915]

Im stunned, she's truely amazing!

[@josepholoughlin5138]

I’ve been watching this every year since it dropped 8 years ago! Still can’t get enough

[@jordynzehms4013]

This song always makes me think of Judas as a frustrated publicist

[@JeddtheJedi]

Best interpretation. The line about "mass communication" in Superstar backs this up.

[@manda506]

I laughed way harder than I should have

[@jasonsolinsky9750]

I'm surprised by the replies here. I thought this was deliberate, not accidental.

[@AneUnhu]

Yes!!!

[@mollypavilonis5718]

Low key accurate

[@lydiab2927]

this singlehandedly turned me gay

[@ltee1a]

I'm surprised but I actually really loved that. She has a really interesting voice and it was exciting to listen to.

[@briannabass1775]

I would kill for a copy of this arrangement.

[@CristinaValente]

Brianna Bass it's an acoustic live version, very easy to transcribe if you like :)

[@mollypavilonis5718]

@@CristinaValente what key is it in?

[@orchidsarepretty1422]

@@mollypavilonis5718 I’m wondering this as well. I also really want the sheet music for this arrangement

[@jacobh9344]

@@mollypavilonis5718 G minor. The original is in D minor.

[@wolfieamadeus]

I was SUPER lucky to play Judas in a production of JCS with a male Jesus. It's SO fun.

[@debrarufini6906]

Wow, a woman singing this - great. What an amazing voice.

[@agentbutterfly]

who's here because of Kathrine Steele??

[@bencrawford9320]

eversucks productions me

[@dallintheriault9747]

eversucks productions definitely me

[@rebecca8775]

Me lol

[@jackduffield4561]

What video is it?

[@bexleach9351]

Wait are they related?

[@danielmcellin6573]

3 years later not many of us left jodie u gripped that song girl x

[@bobwordsmith]

Way beyond awesome!

[@allyson5380]

YES!!!!! I'm just starting singing lessons and I love singing high, so this and her version of Gethsemane are perfect for me to practise along with 😁😁😁

[@AntonEriera-qn1eu]

Pure perfection. What a woman! I am smitten. Just incredible. Love the sass, the sheer bloody confidence and exquisite raw talent. 😍

[@danielmcellin6573]

why people not understand jodie and this song totally amazes me ,have u been to her show ,now shut the front door

[@Damonistique]

This is so beautiful! I was mesmerised...

[@Theracooninyourbasement]

How is she THAT talented?❤

[@rnd59]

Moved to tears!! Amazing voice!

[@clude9897]

Would love to see a male Jesus and female Judas; think that would be a really cool dynamic!

[@ultimatepepe8698]

No, Jesus is a male and Judas is a male. Period. End. No changing that.

[@JoshuaGrossman24]

Ultimate Pepe my school did that!

[@annathxm]

Ultimate Pepe who are you to say that people can’t do genderbent musicals? let people express themselves how they want

[@makaylabaxter7883]

It would make the jesus/judas/mary dynamic REALLY SPICY🌶 🔥

[@Dandulka16]

@@makaylabaxter7883 It already can be... I mean, have you seen the swedish arena tour? :D

[@sophology7792]

she's stunning

[@felicitykirk2401]

What's with all the hate I meet jeez guys calm the f down just because it isn't the original I mean guys take another listen and open your mind a bit. This is friicking amazing. All you guys are just jealous of her AMAZING talent.

[@aaronbachelder2507]

Wow...girl's got pipes!

[@pkminpkmon]

Oh woah, this sounds incredible!! Holy cow

[@sanyoke4309]

unbelievable. thank you!

[@DH-kl5rx]

This is a great interpretation. Lovely voice.

[@kathyjaneburke2798]

WOW! Beautifully done.

[@heliom2504]

Fantastic voice, oh my Good, thanks for your talent..... And a exelent music, Good bless you....

[@rainerrutka1515]

Incredible performance!

[@meh62]

hmm I actually loved her interpretation and am surprised to see the comments saying she's not acting properly the song sounds 'dangerous' and convinces Judas is full of doubt and will DO sth. at least for me

[@johnbradley2343]

It's definitely a different interpretation. The usual Judas is already a little unhinged and is having a breakdown in the opening number, but this Judas sounds like she knows what she's doing.

[@nthdegree1269]

Of course she is not acting properly. The character is in a state of deep pain and anguish

[@musicmusic6595]

Superb voice, doesn't fit the song though at all.

[@tykehotep2865]

nope it sounds like she is auditioning for a RnB Girl group with all that fluctuation and warbling no fear or clarity just show boating her voice

[@Maria-pf2xx]

awesome, no words!

[@genevievejaneczek9768]

WOW. This is so gorgeous. Does it have a lot of "vocal gymnastics"? Yes. But, it works. It's such a nice interpretation. High five!

[@foxmfilms]

let's see a gender bent Jesus Christ super star!!! with her as judas definitely :)

[@neuralmute]

I want to see most musical theatre gender bent, but JCS is at the top of my list! Ever since I was cast as Female Judas in an amateur punk rock production that fell apart before it hit the stage... Damn, it was fun to try to put together though! We had a boy cast as Mary Magdalene too, partly because of his awesome falsetto, and partly because we just really wanted to queer things up. ;)

[@KrazyWizard]

weeniesupreme My college is gender bending Judas or Jesus next fall

[@neuralmute]

KrazyWizard Hell, do both! That's awesome!

[@KrazyWizard]

neuralmute Well, I got to get one of the parts! 😂😂

[@neuralmute]

KrazyWizard DO IT!!! :D

[@kiracoghlan657]

Definitely one of the best versions of this song I've heard :') :') :')

[@journeyingjay3458]

This is beautiful! 10/10!

[@yccmzimmy]

astonishing voice carved out of beuty! mercy

[@thinkitliveitbeit546]

Absolutely Beautifully fantastic 👏

[@patarnababan6440]

Great rendering Ms.Steele - Greetings from Indonesia

[@sleepyartsstudent874]

She needs to do a studio version of this for her next solo project.

[@morganapendragon1607]

Thank you, that's amazing

[@utoobah]

WHAT A VOICE OMG

[@WillaLamour]

Wow!!! Brilliant!!!

[@Gabi-xw4kj]

She's amazing!!

[@danielmcellin6573]

still whatching jodie 1 day the world will understand

[@kassidypl8639]

ella es increible , deberian haber mas versiones femeninas de esta cancion.

[@rickym242]

AMAZING!

[@saberaahsan3287]

Wow the best performance ever ❤️💖

[@Mothman156]

love this

[@soulfyremac]

What a voice!

[@103Rhiannon]

Incredible!

[@hitsugayacookie]

well daym i love this version!

[@xMCxVSxARBITERx]

Love her hair! 😍

[@k1tkat-kate]

I'm so dead. Also, I love her hair.

[@kaf890890]

Amazing!

[@z_cws]

I am here to scroll through all the comments after Jodie's Concert hahaha. The things you find on here HAHA.

[@livbatchelor4634]

WHAT. THE. FUCK? WAY too good, ugh, she has no business being that ludicrously talented!

[@leonmarka5494]

Brilliant !!!

[@Jonam18]

Brilliant! 👏

[@kondelis5979]

This is the best thing ever

[@evdokiagaydukasova5707]

Excellent!

[@johnwirenius8152]

Still brilliant, Jodie!

[@annalisexx9640]

This is so very😍

[@Yoshi1080]

WOWWWWWWW! You're amazing!!!!!!

[@ifmusicbethefoodofloveplay8076]

Wish there was an instrumental track of her cover of the song!

[@mollypavilonis5718]

I'm dying to know what key it's in

[@orchidsarepretty1422]

@@mollypavilonis5718 I think it’s G minor. So +5.

[@jackeydonaldson6361]

I think she is fantastic Please come to Liverpool. You have the most glorious voice.

[@libbyallen2566]

Such a good cover

[@audiolabkurseong5984]

Woops..... appreciated. Kudos.

[@Jinn15]

beautiful

[@danielbaskins6601]

To everyone who says she's not acting it right or doing too many riffs, this is a cabaret setting where the plot doesn't matter as much as the song. Also, this is literally my favorite version of this song!!!! I'm not a fan of the "ruff" Judases because I think the whole point of JCS is to try to make you see it from judas's perspective. So her voice is perfect because I flips the whole jesus vs. judas upside down. Fabulous job!!!

[@leiwolf27]

Actually, I think she did an excellent job. I think she fits the role perfectly. If I closed my eyes I can here a bit of anxiety in her voice, as though she’s really trying to get through to Jesus.

[@bridgetcooney5085]

I think the rough voice makes Judas more relatable, in contrast to the crisp and clean "godly" notes of Jesus. Jesus only really falls into a rougher sound when he has doubts at Gethsemane, and that's when he's most relatable to the audience. I think she has an amazing voice, I'd never argue against it, but I don't think a clean sound equates to audience relatability.

[@123MrMorris]

WoW!

[@ironrowly]

There is supposed to be two 7/8 time signatures parts. They made it 4/4. I don't like it. But else great performance

[@SlashyJ]

Yeah that 7/8 switch is awesome!

[@bhayatte5113]

@@SlashyJ Um…… Did you understood the comment?

[@doctorfuller9514]

why have i never heard her before"?"?"?"

[@AllysonKing]

Same here!

[@henrysalazar1617]

Maravilloso

[@125prambo7]

Wild angel!

[@BenjaaHasbun]

I'm in love

[@jimarata]

Jesus, lady, you literally blow me away!!! What a voice, what a rendition!

[@robbrown6934]

Wow great.