Jesus Christ Superstar Simon Zealotes (HD)

[@TravisLoneWolfWalsh]

I can just feel the dehydration on that set

[@Mira_Dunia]

When they're celebrating with love, Jesus is smiling, but when they mention having "a touch of hate for Rome," his expression becomes concerned, following the philosophy of love over hate, even where enemies are concerned.

[@NavyPharmD]

Precisely why this scene is so powerful. Neely has no dialogue and yet he doesn't need it. Once Simon goes from fanatical love to "If you can add a TOUCH of hate at Rome, we can have ourselves a home" is when Jesus starts to appreciate Judas' warning in "Heaven On Their Minds" (we are getting MUCH too loud). By the end when Simon is putting emphasis on YOU get the power and YOU get the glory, Jesus' face becomes absolutely sour; once again Judas was right from "Heaven on Their Minds" (YOU'VE begun to matter more than the things you say). Listen Jesus, I don't like what I see.

[@lako8368]

@@NavyPharmD I don't think your reading of this scene is correct. Jesus doesn't appreciate Judas' warning when Simon says that, he simply reacts negatively after understanding the lowly motivations of Simon and the zealots, which happens exactly after Simon asks him to add hate towards Rome in his speech. It's the contradiction between the request and Jesus' philosophy that makes Jesus react that way, I don't think it has anything to do with Jesus appreciating Judas' warning about "being too loud" at all. Jesus takes issue with the request (professing hate towards Rome), not with how loud it's being said. Jesus loudly professes love in front of the Pharisees in "Hossana"; and in the first part of this song, even though there are romans there, he is not trying to hide neither himself nor the zealots; he is happy with them until they ask him to hate in order to pursue a political goal. He looks at Judas incidentally, as he was there and he also disagrees (although he disagrees for different reasons); not as some sort of reference to "Heaven on their minds". And after he starts singing, he says "Nor Judas [...] understand what power is, understand what glory is", so Jesus is certainly not in agreement with him.

[@jjanderson8235]

​@@lako8368 Precisely. Jesus speaks of things not of this world.

[@sinistar99]

@@lako8368 Oh yeah this scene really captured this feeling that he is so far above the transient epemeral petty squabbles these people are worried about that Rome barely registers on his radar as thing at all.

[@micklumsden3956]

Such a pity that the church seems to have forgotten this basic message of Jesus. Where are the Christian leaders who will tell us that if we want to follow the way of Jesus, we must love the Muslims? And others of all other faiths!

[@mellamell7441]

The fella playing Simon is brilliant here. His balance between out of control fanaticism and the discipline of a dancer and singer is amazing. The expression on Judas's face at 2:52 is classic WTF. Love it!

[@zendermeister]

This comment itself is brilliant. Thank you.

[@njoilyfe]

....and he is currently (as of this response) on Broadway as Joe in Waitress....which led me here after watching him on stage. I thanked him for bringing a tear to my eye.

[@thetreacherousleech8990]

I am 100% on Judas side when it comes to this musical.

[@youngrepublican7202]

The Treacherous Leech please explain

[@thetreacherousleech8990]

@@youngrepublican7202 Alright. In this musical (again no corelation to the biblical story I look at them seperately) Judas was a man who followed jesus due to wanting to help people in small ways not for any political agenda or personal gain. Now however they managed to get a sort of cult following, an obsessive following. This wouldn't be a problem, however as it stands at this moment they are at a very fragile time and place due to the romans having taken over. Thusly even if jesus doesn't make this a political movement other people will probably do it in his name, which can be seen through this number for example with the Followers growing impatient and the anger showing through demanding to march against the romans right? This is in many ways something inevitable because of the growing hatred for rome and their injustices. However as it stands if it was to come to a confrontation between rome and the jews rome would win, after all it is a massive highly weaponized force symbolised by the jets and the tanks in damned for all time. So now you have a choice: If Jesus continues the way they are going right now it will probably lead to a revolt that will cost a lot of lives and that they most likely cannot win. That's what heaven on their mind is about. Jesus is slowly becoming a political symbol for rebellion something judas is trying to warn him about and rome has noticed their activity as a group which is why he is worried about his image as well since they're already looking for an excuse to take them down. Now I think the only way Judas knew to stop a revolt and prevent the bloodshed was to give jesus up. Plus again he didn't come here to be political but to help the people in small ways. That's how I view Judas in this musical. Plus since Jesus seemingly ignores him in heaven on their mind he might feel like Jesus has already become political himself as well especially after his outrage at the temple. Plus it worked. Jesus was a scapegoat and they didn't attack the romans. (Anyway that's probably a bit too detailed whoops.)

[@mallorymontenegro3924]

One of my life goals is to be at equal level of physical fitness as these people

[@VLkind]

Seriously though

[@adonaiyah2196]

Once u truly grasp the joy of this belief itll make u wanna dance like them w as much vigor

[@mishalc8006]

Same

[@jesuschristus1082]

I can help you

[@josephabrams4059]

LOL

[@crapparc]

The Romans are all "Crap, they're doing aerobics. We're in trouble!"

[@stanochocki8984]

The ROMANS are like.." Hey, look at the M-F'rs high and wasting their effort and know'n Jack Shit'...in 70 years, We're goi'n to burn-down their Temple and the Kingdom of Israel will disappear for 2,000 years....keep doin'n those Dance Aerobics.....HaHaHa.."

[@LilacSnowBun]

😂😂😂💗

[@matthewarmstrong1528]

Our guns and purple tank tops are no match.

[@slayz13razor]

Actually that's more of a Zumba.

[@lako8368]

They're not "like" anything, they're just observing.

[@kenkust4605]

According to IMDb it was 105 degrees F when this scene was filmed. Makes the dancing even more amazing! Political vs Spiritual deliverance played so well here.

[@JavertRA]

Which was why Larry Marshall passed out

[@pinkypurple3013]

Yes

[@specialunit0428]

@Nostalgic Storm Waver Jesus was with them and kept them cool. I mean you can see him in the video.

[@jjanderson8235]

@@JavertRA + screaming the way he did! hahaha

[@masarusenpai1952]

@@specialunit0428 One thing I'll say for him, Jesus is cool

[@writerswhorock228]

The dancing is incredible.

[@MDkid1]

+Writers Who Rock Everything is incredible.

[@jesuschrisths_miscojones333]

OF COURSE !!!

[@lazulidrawzalot0616]

Probably one of the best things about this movie

[@jobracci4583]

Perfection,,,,

[@specialunit0428]

Notice how Jesus suddenly stops smiling at Simon as soon as he mentions that Jesus gets power and glory, as if to say "No, I don't want this".

[@ceuti]

He actually stops smiling when he mentions hate towards Rome

[@SocialAlexNYC]

that's an amazing observation. the entire number is so intense but the profound artistry kicks into high gear at 3:30 when it's clear the Zealots want a home plus they're craycray about it, even if that means using Christ for their plans which God firmly didn't allow. "Game Of Thrones" really had zilch on the triumphant story that happened in real 1st Century.

[@michaelserby7697]

Would you die for me ?

[@nicholastidemann9384]

Indeed. In fact, the song really ends with Jesus calmly singing: "Neither you, Simon, nor the fifty thousand, nor the Romans, nor the Jews, nor Judas, nor the twelve, nor the priests, nor the scribes, nor doomed Jerusalem itself, understand what power is, understand what glory is, understand at all."

[@dj_chigurh]

NO JESUS IS LIKE DUDE I ALREADY HAVE THE POWER AND GLORY WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT THATS WHY HE SAID UNDER SATND WHAT POWER AND GLORY IS AMD ITS HIM

[@rhondarobinson8443]

Those dancers are TRULY working IT!!!! Wow!!!

[@pinkypurple3013]

True with 105 degree temp.

[@harlowtweedy8343]

Man, that look between Judas and Jesus after Simon makes that "Rome" comment was so powerful. I love when actors have such a chemistry and connection to the piece and characters where little subtle things can have just as much impact as big, grand numbers.

[@alexanderjulian554]

the guy who plays Simon the Zealot sends chills down my spine ; what voice ; what precence !!

[@howzitcruzinthrulife9146]

This was my favorite movie when I was a child. My family wasn’t the typical family that attended church by the time I was born so I honestly believed that during Jesus life, everyone was hippies and sang and danced for everything. I remember being devastated when I found out the truth. I was blessed that my mom took me and my kids ( they loved the DVD) to a live show in Honolulu with the original Jesus and Judas. It was so awesome!!!!

[@sinistar99]

This movie is CANON. Or at least was for me as a kid too.

[@ctraini]

I was born that year. :) have you had a chance to read the New testament gospels? the real Jesus is worthy of a relationship with you. He's not a fairy tale and everything about our world is about Him.

[@sinistar99]

​@@ctraini Thank you. I'll tell you the same thing I tell my deeply religious brothers. I understand what you feel and I have felt it, but will get there in my own way wherever that is. 🙏

[@ctraini]

@@sinistar99 I understand what you are thinking. The truth is there. I have read the entire Bible a number of times, have studied it inductively, especially the four Gospels . There is no doubt that Jesus fulfilled something close to 300 Old Testament prophecies and there were over 400 witnesses to His resurrection and ascension to Heaven. There is a force, Satan that does a good job, for now, keeping the truth obscured by questioning and some idea that we can create our own religion and faith and be all the same. But not all religions even claim to be equal to God and His son, sent for payment of OUR sins. I can attest that God's way for me IS better, and it IS better for all: Repent from our personal sins and admit that those ways lead to death and misery. Pray for help to believe, the BELIEVE AND FOLLOW Jesus Christ. The movie gets a number of things wrong, mostly through excluding important facts that change the narrative: 1.) The MOST important thing isn't that Jesus Died, but that He died AND was resurrected on the third day after just as he said he would. 2)He was GOD come to Earth as man. He and His Father are the same yet separate...a mystery of the Trinity to be revealed to all someday. 3) When he was approached by lepers he WAS enough. He NEVER said anything like the movie said. 4) Jesus ministry portrayed without the miracles He performed with NUMEROUS eyewitnesses is a means to draw to question whether he was God. The scriptures speak of NUMEROUS miracles, not one was shown here. IT MATTERS. 5) There is NO evidence that Mary Magdalene had a sexual love for Jesus...it was not the case. To lead anyone to believe Jesus might have taken advantage of a sexual relationship is WRONG. It is packaged in a way to mislead, but in such so they can deny that attempt to create a love story. Don't get me wrong! This IS a the greatest love story of all time: for you me, and yes, Mary...but NOT the same type of love: something deeper, something no one else can ever give us.

[@aclark903]

@@sinistar99Isn’t #Godspell more canonical? Or #BachsPassion?

[@jessepinkeye2339]

I love how Jesus smiles at first then lost it's fun near the end as soon as he heard Simon's blind devotion

[@lepetitchat123]

God is definitely not smiling now at the idiots following him, if there was really a god lmao

[@lako8368]

He reacted when Simon asked him to add "hate towards Rome" in his speech, which is contrary to Christ's philosophy.

[@TheHellpoy]

2:52 Judas is like "What the f*ck is going on here?!"

[@hankolio234]

Resting Judas Face

[@lepetitchat123]

That'd be my face

[@sofianeila]

YOU get the power YOU get the glory YOU get the power YOU get the glory

[@pinkypurple3013]

Yes!!~

[@pinkypurple3013]

AMEN!!!!!!

[@TungstenViper]

Simon didn't understand...

[@melissahollowell7255]

@@TungstenViper No but Judas knew exactly what Simon was saying.

[@tony032161]

Jesus looks upset when Simon sang "YOU get the power YOU get the glory YOU get the power YOU get the glory " this. He was happy before Simon sang this. Take a look at his face. If continue with the video you know what I mean. Jesus says that you don't understand. Only after you die.

[@Slaveknight_gael]

I smile every time Neely smiles in this movie.

[@calamari.jaksun8914]

Me too, just something about Neeley just makes me happy.

[@christineanderson8961]

me too! In most all movies Jesus is shown never smiling. Its great to see Ted do that here! warms my heart

[@calamari.jaksun8914]

@@christineanderson8961 People seem to forget that Jesus had human qualities too, he smiled like all of us humans do.

[@samosullivan1744]

I adore the way Larry Marshall does the line “There must be over 50,000”! With the hands and the wild eyes and that amazing voice!

[@melissasaint3283]

A ton of amazing dancers giving this their all. In the desert! Can you imagine how exhausted they were at the end of this day?

[@toadelevator]

Imagine being a dancer in this movie; and then imagine watching yourself today, more than 45 years later,doing all these moves on-screen. What a trip that would be!

[@mattski73]

I read on a behind the scenes website that they could only film these dance scenes for 30 seconds at a time before they had to cool off and rehydrate. Amazing talent to make it all come together and this is such a significant (and superbly played) scene.

[@u1zha]

@@mattski73 And they probably needed to change their clothes due to dust and sweat

[@kristaharris5396]

Say what you will about it, or me for that matter but the music and joy and performance of this production did more for me and my spirit growing up than years of sermons ever could have. Lots of diversity and love and you get to see the characters not as good or bad but as human. We're all struggling with something, aren't we? Anyway, I know to some this movie and the play were and are controversial but I just love it.

[@robinshaw4609]

Krista Harris this movie explained everything where I could understand it

[@robinshaw4609]

Krista Harris my mom called it blasphemy but she couldn't explain why I think they don't like the idea that it portrays Jesus as being human

[@2Bonita08]

As controversial as the Man it is about. I LOVE this opera. It came out as I was having my greatest struggle with faith and even though I was angry with God, I had to admit nothing moved me greater than the love of Jesus. My walls began to crumble for love, and I felt it when I watched and heard this rendition of His Life. It still moves me to goosebumps or tears.

[@pinkypurple3013]

I love this song and movie. I used to have the album and saw this when it first came out. So much emotion! Bless those that believe.

[@pinkypurple3013]

I agree!

[@djflowerz]

I love how diverse this cast was

[@leonardharris8884]

Amazing especially for a movie made in the 70s

[@sacheverelle]

@@leonardharris8884 there were some amazingly progressive people in the 70s. I remember the whole decade as 100% awesome.

[@alexisf22]

exactly now society seems to be going backwards

[@Yo-yx8wo]

There are two ways to makes a diverse casting, one is by meritocracy, as every race and gender has the same talent then a meritocratic process will generate a diverse group. The other options is by crying like spoilt babies because "not enough diversity", this second method also works but will hardly ever generates a group so talented like this one, it will only generate shit like "birds of prey" or "charlie's angels 2019"

[@Yo-yx8wo]

Actually, in today's standards, this movie would be criticized by SJW retards because the good guy is a white male and the villain is a black guy.

[@deltablues1957]

ABSOLUTELY, WITHOUT DOUBT, THE MOST INCREDIBLE AND GREATEST MUSICAL OF A OUR TIME!!!

[@jaspersmommy1347]

Fun fact. The female dancer that is often next to Simon with dark brown hair, black pants, and brown bikini top is LeeAnn who married Ted Neeley and they are still together.

[@christinaluna2055]

Mandu mika incredible she was the dancer i thought he married i am glad they together still

[@SerenityNowww]

This makes me so happy! Thank you!

[@Mardocius]

That is a very nice and heartwarming fun fact.

[@michaelserby7697]

Mandu mika How do you know this ?

[@michaelserby7697]

Is this a fact ? Mandy Mike?

[@highbelter]

God, I love this number. The thrilling intro and choreography throughout, the intense exuberance of the dancing, the unbelievable performance by Larry Marshall as Simon Zealotes, and the complex and deeply sad shading of the acting between the main characters. Awesome. The beauty of it actually still makes me cry, after all these years....

[@SocialAlexNYC]

👏♥️ I wonder if every performer in this film was provided with deep context on who the characters were and what they wanted, because the acting is so superb, so on point

[@SocialAlexNYC]

me too @Highbelter . the musicality of {"Jesus, I am on your side"} really hits me in the gut. ...I bet a lot of folks in the 1st Century uttered those words with concealed motive and half baked sincerity. As long as they got what they wanted. It's profound how a music key (is that the right word? I'm limited with music terms. it might be pitch, I don't know) can send you an emotion in nanoseconds😲

[@Anais3681]

Best opera rock ever

[@mariebrown5681]

Yes!

[@rjallman8705]

Can you even imagine the fun they must of all had making this !

[@marybush3998]

i don't know how to love him

[@alyrios]

Book Forge every time I see this sequence I keep thinking "OMG, the sand! they are sweaty!" I cannot imagine how they kept the energy to shot this.

[@unsinnkim3690]

The lenght of their shadows on the ground tells it must have been either early morning or evening when they were shooting this.

[@rexv5109]

Book Forge: they could only shoot all that awesome choreography in 30 second blocks at the most, because otherwise the dancers would get too hot and dehydrated. Don't let anyone tell you that singers/actors/dancers aren't f'in hard core! ;)

[@cherrycola3604]

Ron Allman I met the man who played Jesus and he said that it was an amazing time, they'd play football in the desert and he met his wife (one of the dancers) whilst filming

[@troutymctrouttrout3809]

I gotta say this movie absolutely enthralls me every time. This dance scene in particular is mind blowing.

[@justiciaideal46]

Superb perfomance. Also, incredible bassist there playing behind.

[@raymondsckellett]

Love that Simon dudes energy!

[@richardallan4950]

The best song in the best musical(les mis close second) this whole film is a masterpiece, nearly every song is enjoyable.

[@JDavis-ze9nh]

My all time favorite sequence of the movie. Timeless.

[@shaikhymx]

Larry Marshal is absolutely amazing, he dances and sings in such powerful manner. I love it

[@michaelbradshaw319]

Went to see waitress the musical this week on tour and the guy who played Simon, is in it as the old guy who owns the diner , he can still really sing 🎤 and was great in the show

[@sacheverelle]

He is such a sweet man. facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153778648849746&set=a.10153778615689746&type=3&theater

[@cbsadler]

I worked with him on a production of Driving Miss Daisy. An amazing actor and a funny & kind soul, too.

[@LaVeyCharkusVeros]

3:04 - Just *LOVE* how Ted momentarily breaks character and starts giggling, like wtf is the matter with this guy?!! ❤️😆❤️

[@bobcarter4763]

he did not break character. It was spiritual amusement and joy.

[@rolandoaponte5530]

Wow! Best dancing piece eve in the history of movie musicals!

[@bgfd1]

One of the best dance scenes on film. Quite complex but they just make it look so easy and make it totally work. I don’t know but think Lady Gaga may have been inspired in some of the choreography for her video Judas. Love this sequince so much. This is how the 1970’s could look so cool. Their cloths look so good.

[@SpeegBJ]

It is exquisite and wonderful. We knew all the lyrics from the British production recording, then the film came out. This scene on the screen being seen the first time, we all.....got up out of our seats singing with the dancers....took our breath away...Chicago, Illinois, 1973.

[@highbelter]

I bet! Great comment--I can imagine it. I saw this first as a young child, but it has always taken my breath away.

[@bgfd1]

I saw it on stage in London when I was 14 years old (1974, easy to work out my age lol) and the staging, the music, the set, all of it had such a effect on me. The film has such a special atomasphere to it. Wonderful. Recently saw it here in London for 2 years running in Regents Park open air theatre and seeing the same production (this time in doors) this year 2019 in London. The same production played in 2018 in the Chicago Opera House and was totally sold out as it was in the UK. It goes on in many different forms/productions as the music and lyrics and the pacing of the script are so strong. I have even seen it live sung in Japanese and it was wonderful.

[@SocialAlexNYC]

also: the editing and fx for the early 70s both seem advanced to me and executed to perfection throughout the whole thing but especially at 2:11 , 2:32.

[@qazacoatl]

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[@elg1959]

That part always gives me goose bumps

[@adipsous]

Just a brilliant ending to this piece. You don't know what he's singing until the full chorus of --MENNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!

[@jobracci4583]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMEEEEEEEEENNNN YEAH

[@jobracci4583]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍😍😅☘️😅☘️👍👍👍👍🌺🌺🌺

[@frankz3595]

(a brief moment of silence) 🎵Neither you, Simon, nor the fifty thousand, nor the Romans, nor the Jews…🎵

[@karinvanberkom7816]

Fantastic dancing and the enthousiastic Simon Zealotes and then by Judas and the Roman soldiers. One of my favorite songs of Jesus Christ Superstar...🌈🎵👏❗

[@user-ot2hl4od7r]

Ballet, know Hollywood. Guys in perfect sports form, especially this "dive" and smooth landing on hands-respect, Bravo!

[@guydreamr]

Really captures the energy and exuberance of the era - just magical.

[@jaypoole4735]

amazing every time i watch JC Superstar

[@FlowersfromNan]

Love this! What voices! What dancers! The energy with the sand being kicked up and heat...Just phenomenal.-I always loved how all races were represented in this rock opera It was cool to stage it in the Holy Land and incorporate items from Jesus day with the present (1973). For example, the Roman soldiers carried spears and automatic weapons.

[@emilyglass5313]

4:33-4:40 this is the shot that showed me how to flatten my tongue right for singing when I was being vocally trained. That had been the hardest part to do while singing. Thank you Larry Marshall for helping me without even knowing it. 🎶😊

[@brucebenderman7577]

I love the power of this performance. Perfect zeolot

[@evanward4303]

This song represents one of the 3 times in the Bible that the devil tempted Jesus, in this case with (political) power. When the posessed Simon sings "Keep them yelling their devotion, but add a touch of hate at Rome...", you can see Jesus' expression change from enjoyment to disappointment and dismay. Simon continues "You'll get the power and the glory, lord...", and Jesus answers him in the next song "Poor Jerusalem". He sings "Neither you, Simon, nor the fifty-thousand..." etc. "... understand what power is, understand what glory is...". Jesus repudiates the devil's temptation, maintains his covenant with God, and continues on his path to the cross.

[@norsewolf1364]

You know, the Christian message in this musical is actually pretty strong. I showed it to my confirmands, and they loved it.

[@tiktak3559]

Wow, you are right

[@clokie6671]

It also helps understand the current state of the church, in which the powerful uses Jesus teachings of love and care to hate and kill, justifying themselves by believing they know more than Jesus.

[@ogenevieve]

Tyvm for this teaching. 🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏🏿

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

People would rip on this, I honestly love it, it's so happy and upbeat, love watching all these people dance together in unison, so much feeling captured for the film

[@lady_agitha5976]

That moment at 3:27 when Simon said "but add a touch of HATE at Rome" and Jesus changes his face is epic!

[@jenlennon6614]

and then he looks around like "thats what you're worshipping me for?!? uh oh....."

[@Kadozier]

neither YOU Simon

[@jeffreylardizabal3964]

it is THE moment.

[@pvtjhon]

I never noticed that. Really cool. Good catch!

[@fntime]

Young Lady, that's why they built a 'Wall".........too much hanky panky and Satriles no longer serves pork sausages but oatmeal is now the food of the gods.

[@randyrandall8274]

The dancers are amazing!! 😍👏👏👏🌟

[@naomiruth5203]

Genius and amazing choreography.

[@gianlucasforza332]

my favourite moment of the most beautiful musical movie ever made

[@Estr4nged90]

+Gianluca Sforza ciao gianluca, anche a me è il pezzo che piace di più, anche se la canzone preferita di questo musical incredibile è Heaven on their minds!!

[@Pantagruel2012]

Totally agree with you, these are the moments in which life seems to be perfect. In a sense this movie changed my life, beloved memories...

[@SpeegBJ]

AMEN AMEN AMEN

[@Pinkelotje5]

Agree❤

[@robinshaw4609]

I don't understand how some can call this blasphemy when it feels us with so much joy

[@KaiEliLove]

The slow mos and the freeze frames are amazing plus this had to be one crazy workout

[@trishtyrone2141]

AMAZING song and dancing. One of the best songs/scenes from JC Superstar in 1973.

[@espeitx]

One of my favourite scenes of the movie. Never tired to see this. Absolutely stunning!!!

[@bigbadseed7665]

I wish I could every prayer with an amen that amazing.

[@robinshaw4609]

BigBadSeed for me the whole song is a perfect way to praise it makes more sense to me than me reciting words that I don't use and just repeat from rote

[@Normonaut]

Love this movie so much. There are so many tiny details that gives the story a new dimension. Like Jesus' smile fading when he's asked to "add a touch of hate at Rome"

[@terry60252]

Bellissima scenografia ,fantastici ballerini brano stupendo. X me la scena più bella del film

[@Piecrab]

Now we're really talking HD. So sick of every video having HD in the title and then it turns out to be 480p. Thanks uploader.

[@Alan.Bishop]

How many pixels minimum is HD?

[@Galadriealsring]

720 and 1080 are the two most common HD resolutions.

[@skitzOfrienic]

the best dance routine ever!!!

[@JoshuaOrro-MustangPrinceOR-YTB]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG IN THE WHOLE SHOW

[@timothygaffney9296]

This was my feeling when the film was released and it hasn't changed.

[@beccamoran2911]

Judas is disgusted because it's the only song that's better than his.

[@davidmichael4750]

me too

[@libertarianfreeman4159]

Heaven on their minds is great too.

[@calamari.jaksun8914]

What about Gethsemane?

[@Akharriso]

Picture quality is AMAZING! Better than when I first watched it over 25 years ago!

[@Splittersplatter]

+Amy Cope yeah noticed it too.

[@free322001]

+Amy Cope Word.

[@emmamarshall221]

I've never seen another actor make so much of this song! The choreography/location helps but damn is he selling it

[@TGiannini007]

Killer bass line.

[@MCGamerD]

Praise Him, Amen! Praise is powerful! This song is more praising than half the songs they sing at church these days. (Is this how Christians look to others?)

[@julios19100]

Ugh wow!!! this movie is a MasterPiece. God be praised

[@SpeegBJ]

Thank you for the beautiful HD quality with the most beautiful dance scene in any movie ever made!

[@mattiapashal]

What a nice song! And I like the way Neeley smiles!

[@fernandofantasy]

the best version

[@bensongoh5470]

I just love the back-up vocals especially at the ending. "Fifty thousand! Love love love! Messiah! You get the glory! Forever and ever! You get the power! Forever Amen!"

[@mikethegrunty5968]

I legit love this movie

[@madspaniardchef5351]

Can we just agree that this is one of the greatest performances of all time? I don't think there's anyone that will disagree with that.

[@yushi560]

Ever since I got it as a gift, I've been listening to the soundtrack quite often. But there is something magical about seeing it on-screen (and plus the mixing on the soundtrack CD is pretty awful). Fantastic video quality. Very happy that I get to see stuff from my favorite movie of all time in high quality. Thanks for uploading this.

[@brightbite]

What an opener... "ever since I got it as a gift.." I thought you were talking about another gift... silly me. ;) But yes I love this soundtrack, too!

[@cellofingers]

Who played Simon the Zealot. Wow what a singer!

[@sorenjohnson7327]

Larry t marshall

[@jobracci4583]

@@sorenjohnson7327 ♥️♥️🇮🇹😍😍😘

[@MDkid1]

Now thats what I call being seriously filled with the spirit. Such an amazing, uplifting, inspiring song, from the powerful driving music to the acting/choreography and dancing. Its the ultimate in gospel meets rock. Such an amazing scene from an equally powerful and amazing musical...one of my favs!

[@Jackie-McCann]

4:32 How every prayer ever uttered should end. XD

[@Michaelgabriel95]

You saw PAW's review too?

[@Jackie-McCann]

Michael Awotwi Yep! It’s one of my favorites! XD

[@metfanmetfan1477]

Yeah 😆

[@CSPego]

This is amazing!!!! So beautiful!!!!

[@deniskostic1502]

God this is amazing, for many of as but 13 people .....doesn't get that feeling!!!

[@matthewakian2]

This is a really beautiful song. I got to check this show out sometime. Still going strong.

[@DiyaDoubleG]

Crowd: Christ, you know I love you; did you see I waved? I believe in you and God, so tell me that I'm saved Christ, you know I love you; did you see I waved? I believe in you and God, so tell me that I'm saved Jesus, I am with you; touch me, touch me, Jesus Jesus, I am on your side; kiss me, kiss, me Jesus Simon Zealotes: Christ, what more do you need to convince you That you've made it and you're easily as strong As the filth from Rome who rape our country And who've terrorized our people for so long? Crowd: Christ you know I love you did; you see I waved? I believe in you and God, so tell me that I'm saved Christ you know I love you; did you see I waved? I believe in you and God, so tell me that I'm saved Jesus, I am with you; touch me, touch me, Jesus Jesus, I am on your side; kiss me, kiss me, Jesus Simon Zealotes: There must be over fifty thousand Screaming love and more for you And every one of fifty thousand Would do whatever you ask him to Keep them yelling their devotion But add a touch of hate at Rome You will rise to a greater power We will win ourselves a home You'll get the power and the glory For ever and ever and ever Amen! Amen!

[@guyhandsome43]

I always love at 3:38, the way Simon belts out those lines, then seamlessly joins the already perfectly synchronized group running-man-type dance. (The Hallelujah Running Man?)

[@danielappleton153]

+guyhandsome43 He looked like he was having a controlled, choreographed epileptic seizure. But he was a zealot. :)

[@pinkypurple3013]

Thanks for posting this! I love this song and movie! Saw it when it first came out! Never tire of a CLASSIC!!

[@weaselwords99]

I will always be obsessed with this musical and this sequence in particular. Forever amen!!

[@rickhall7678]

Saw the original cast twice. So epic

[@tdali8347]

Me too in Chicago. Lucky.

[@msmith8511]

One of many fine scenes from this film. Thank you for the remarkable picture and sound quality, along with using the correct aspect ratio. I wish others who post movie scenes would take such measures.

[@RicardoHernandez-nd5pp]

Es el mejor musical, con un gran contingente de artistas, y qué decir de la música. Este tipo de espectáculo no se va a ver en mucho tiempo!!

[@Cetty22]

I just got cast as Simon :)

[@mishel234]

wow, good luck man

[@Cetty22]

Thanks :)

[@metfanmetfan1477]

Lol 😆

[@sharonratliffhamilton1681]

Cetty22 DID YOU REALLY? BRING IT. MAKE THEM BELIEVE IT

[@loganlark]

Thanks for posting in H.D. Truly amazing scene...

[@contediporonia3560]

THE BEST ROCK OPERA FOR ALL TIME

[@keithstrand3560]

I was not raised with any religious background. Jesus Christ Superstar was the first play I ever saw. It got me wondering who Jesus was? Was this play accurate in who Jesus was? This play got me reading a Bible and accepting Yeshua as my savior.

[@juantsu2000]

Keith Strand How old were you when you saw this play? Because not knowing who Jesus is (even if you aren't religious) is kinda serious dude...

[@keithstrand3560]

I was 20 or 21 when I saw "Jesus Christ Superstar". I knew some Guy name Jesus was a cool guy who helped people. He was born on Christmas - And died on Easter- [I did not understand what he had to do with santa claus, christmas trees,etc... And what he had to do with easter bunnies, and egg hunts,] That was all I knew. You would be surprised how many people who just like me: did not know, and, who do not know today who Jesus is. Below is my facebook page [below] with my story. facebook.com/otto.strand.9/about?lst=1153734039%3A1153734039%3A1523626030&section=bio

[@sandrashepheard1803]

Keith Strand AMEN AND HALLELUJAH

[@ferencrarosi8101]

Who was Jesus? -This is the hardest question in the world! Needless to say there are so many contradictory possible answers, even ateist answers... Savior if you accept! :)

[@zendermeister]

@@ferencrarosi8101 Savior even if you don't accept, Ferenc. Jesus saves unbelievers, not believers. People believe in Him after they are saved, not before.

[@Imeraldgyrl]

Great performance

[@eduardopardogarreton9373]

At last in HD I realize that Pilate's wife is watching all the dance sequence here. I understand now her reactions later in the movie.

[@mishel234]

Do you mean woman in re dress? hmm interesting, I've never noticed her before

[@123456imagine]

Sweet Bliss 4:47. You can see a woman on a red dress near some soldiers

[@samanthahoapili8415]

If you've ever been a Dancer, you "feel" this ..... WONDERFUL, my favorite scene in the whole movie!

[@jeroenhendrix1203]

Samantha Hoapili mine too, I’m also a dancer

[@claireeyles7560]

"If you've ever been a Dancer, you "feel" this..." Aint that the truth! Love this scene, wish I could still dance like this myself. Still brings me so much joy just watching it.

[@nataliegentry8029]

I absolutely agree with you, Samantha! Both feeling it and the scene in general...I wish I had been one of those dancers!

[@pghtc56usa54]

Samantha Hoapili . . .I dance within....

[@nataliegentry8029]

Yeah, I have a hard time sitting still when I watch this...

[@gwynenglishnielsen8596]

The choreography in this scene is amazing, so ahead of its time.

[@terrimcclelland7180]

What a beautiful voice! 🥰💞

[@jeanniestroup4708]

Thank you for this amazing quality!!

[@mishel234]

+JEANNIE STROUP you're welcome

[@zababba]

...simply great ! By the way what about the 15 dislikers ?? Are these deranged ??

[@rebeccastarr2851]

@ Massimo Baraldi. Yup, evidently.

[@justiciaideal46]

Very nice and well done. The bassist is a genius.

[@claudiobarra2098]

Amazing

[@nickjones9291]

What Simon feeds Jesus beginning at 3:21 is how I picture manipulative advisors act toward well intentioned Politicians.Not all politicians start out scandalous, I'd like to believe most start with good intentions. Somewhere along the way, they cut a shady deal to push their agenda and then another and another until well intentions are lost through all the shade. In this case, Simon represents the shady deal and Jesus the well-intentioned Politician.

[@caitlinmiller359]

I’m sorry, I know I’m a year late, but wanting to liberate your occupied homeland from corrupt foreign powers is “shady”???????????

[@goatprince1]

Simon was trying to persuade Jesus into instilling hatred for the Roman occupants into his followers in order to have them become violent toward opposing forces and therefore harder to deal with, despite that obviously going against his teachings.

[@ceuti]

They're called 'yes men' lol most celebrities have them, if not surrounded by them

[@bruxyk]

beautiful!!! so happy to see this in great quality! thanks! :D

[@Lavd357]

O

[@leonardomangione2914]

Non ho parole, a distanza di anni un qualcosa di meraviglioso che rimarrà for ever...

[@protectorofillinois3]

I love this scene! You can hear the exhaustion in their voices (dancing & singing simultaneously can wear you out), but I know they had so much fun making this

[@frankz3595]

I’m pretty sure they sang this in a studio first and then lip synced it on-camera.