This man should be looked upon as a national treasure
@joanpinto31694 жыл бұрын
Julian's voice is awesome.
@waterlily6543 Жыл бұрын
Yes I agree but also so very handsome beautiful man
@alexanderzamora59308 жыл бұрын
The only crime this beautiful singer has done was not make a cd of Broadway songs. His technique is flawless!
@organboi7 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@francisrobertlim4 жыл бұрын
yes indeed, his technique is flawless! he should have recorded a full album of broadway of songs. not only he has the voice, but. also a gorgeous, fine- looking gentleman.
@claracosta43523 жыл бұрын
He trained as an opera singer, hence such voice and technique. To me, he is the best singer on a stage at present.
@mothemost8 жыл бұрын
WOW! What a voice and what a delivery!!!
@terriharrold15049 жыл бұрын
Bravo! Julian Ovenden. He is a Superstar both with his music and acting. In Allies he gave a strong and believable performance. He always puts effort, and feeling into every song he sings or part he plays.
@mjleger4555 Жыл бұрын
Just magnificent! Julian Ovenden is new to me but I am now looking for his work, I want to hear more! This man is definitely more than just a studio recording artist, he belongs in musicals, in front of a large audience with an orchestra, like right where he is with the above performance! I'm a new fan, JO, and thank you for your work!
@eriscarmodossantosdefranca55284 жыл бұрын
I cannot get over his Voice, his looks...so heartly!!!! May God bless you and your beautiful family...from São Paulo, Brasil.
@eriscarmodossantosdefranca55283 жыл бұрын
Thanks for noticing me....
@francisrobertlim4 жыл бұрын
i am still hoping that in the days to come, he would still find time to record an album of broadway songs. what a sight seeing him sing on stage with his magnificent voice.
@keithmartin23342 жыл бұрын
Why NY 'broadway'? It's a poor second to the Theatres in the West End of London!
@sampatterson3909 Жыл бұрын
He did. He and Sierra Boggess recorded an album of B'way songs during the pandemic called "Together at a Distance" They have videos of the tracks here on YT
@PatriciaCassidy-q4b7 ай бұрын
A magnificent singer.superb tugs at the heart strings.
@Banburian19 жыл бұрын
Brilliant singing, the best on the show!
@miamiracer6 жыл бұрын
Julian is my absolute favorite. Would love to see him and Sierra Bogess together in a show.
@carolinecollett43494 жыл бұрын
No man, no madness Though their sad power may prevail Can possess, conquer, my country's heart They rise to fail She is eternal Long before nations' lines were drawn When no flags flew, when no armies stood My land was born And you ask me why I love her Through wars, death and despair She is the constant We who don't care And you wonder will I leave her -- but how? I cross over borders but I'm still there now How can I leave her? Where would I start? Let man's petty nations tear themselves apart My land's only borders lie around my heart
@carolyntristram4240 Жыл бұрын
Oh my ... hidden talent - well done Julian! I remember going to the premiere and was so very moved by this song - very poignant considering what it was all about - troubled times ...
@janiceroseland58992 жыл бұрын
OK. Nobody else ever gets to sing this song again. This is it, the ultimate voice and interpretation.
@ThiagoVilla08 жыл бұрын
Julian's one my role models. His technique is so damn refined. His throat-and-jaw arc is flawless.
@organboi7 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@mikehorton6225 Жыл бұрын
There has been a lot of back and forth about who sings this song better, Ovenden or Korberg. As a vocal coach and show conductor for over 50 years, I have heard many. Korberg is excellent and is typical of the best show singers of the 1980s. However, he cannot the intensity, power, and gravitas Ovenden brings to the song. While both are excellent, my money is on Ovenden.
@franklesser56552 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! And so is his voice!
@PennySampson-x8g Жыл бұрын
Bermuda Lady. Julian Ovenden is multitalented. He played an Royal Air Force officer on Foyle’s War on the BBC
@joanpinto31694 жыл бұрын
Julian, you must make an album of broadway musical songs someday.
@lenela31417 жыл бұрын
I have loved this song ever since the first time I heard it in the 80s. When I heard Tommy Körberg's powerful voice, so full of emotions, I started to cry, and it still has that effect on me. So to me this song belongs to Tommy Körberg's voice. But, well done, Julian Ovenden, ¡olé!
@organboi7 жыл бұрын
Wrong. It belongs to anyone who wishes to sing it well. Julian is amazing. It's just different.
@lounolastname44773 жыл бұрын
@@organboi it’s different, yes, but not as good as Tommy Körberg, it feels somewhat lacking after hearing Tommy
@annabackman30282 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more. This is the very original, according to Benny's smile in the last frame, THE Best. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoivnXVqZqyfrLc And 2017: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g56kk4Z3ZqtqiaM
@francisrobertlim4 жыл бұрын
still hoping that one of these days, you would find time to record a full album of broadway songs.
@lindamoulton15605 жыл бұрын
This is perfection. Ovenden OWNS this!!!
@johnbellocchio662 жыл бұрын
Nope. He borrowed it. From Josh Groban.
@idaspjuth67732 жыл бұрын
Nope to both of you, the original från 84 with Tommy Körberg is the winner hands down.
@frankhuhn7369Ай бұрын
@@idaspjuth6773 I have been waiting since 1986 for someone to come close to Tommy in power and feeling for this classic song. This is as near as anyone has ever come.
@colinkeenabell93017 жыл бұрын
Wonderfull singer you can feel the story through the music and his interpretation of the words
@susanyork50893 жыл бұрын
Got everything great singer / actor and those looks ❤️
@ducatiman1309 Жыл бұрын
He is such a great singer - and so handsome !!! God Bless X
@isabelsinclair28993 ай бұрын
What a superb performance and what a God given voice.
@robbiepoulin9209 жыл бұрын
OH MY!! I've got the chills listening to this piece.
@clarisbartholomew66238 жыл бұрын
me too
@andreasimmons38308 жыл бұрын
I didn't think anyone could top Mark Rattray's version of 'Anthem' but Julian has - all I can say is wow!
@billygardener19 Жыл бұрын
What an incredible voice!!
@esquibienify9 жыл бұрын
Glorious performance full of passion and heart. Backing vocals are abysmal though.
@wsddrama87354 жыл бұрын
I thought it was just me!!! dreadful
@ExitSiign8 жыл бұрын
Phew.. Okay once again, with feeling this time. Kidding, the end gave me goosebumps.
@irishmama347 жыл бұрын
What a voice! Wish he'd sing "Love Changes Everything" from Aspects of Love
@lilijohansen8215 ай бұрын
A brillant actor too. Loved him sine Foyles war ❤❤❤❤❤
@brianocallaghan7172 Жыл бұрын
love the way he does,nt try to project his voice or force singing within himself self contained and confident in an understated way . . makes his voice all the more appealing
@evantorch6122 Жыл бұрын
But this song was not written for that delivery- David Carroll sang it better a capella that all of this maudlin slop
@nickflynn78392 жыл бұрын
Wonderful performance
@ChrisChanningChannel5 жыл бұрын
The body so relaxed but full of intention, none the less. It's like watching James Stewart singing. When he's finished you half expect him to start telling you about his friend, the six foot tall rabbit. :_))
@jpbowie4 жыл бұрын
He was great as always. Love this guy's voice. Some bum notes from the choir though.
@wsddrama87354 жыл бұрын
just the worst- I mean they couldn't afford people who can sing?????
@deborahcoveney88462 жыл бұрын
Stunning performance once again from Julian!!!
@krrainey774 жыл бұрын
Him from Downton. Who knew!? AMAZING!
@francisrobertlim2 жыл бұрын
i've tried listening tommy korberg , josh groban and michael balls versions. in all honesty, julian ovenden's. version, tops them all. what a majestic, soaring voice.
@carwyncymru8 жыл бұрын
mark rattray!!! seriously?????? julians rich overwhelming voice penetrates every ounce of your being!!!
@andreasimmons38308 жыл бұрын
+Hefin Rosser - I said Julian's version tops Mark's version. You should have paid closer attention to what I wrote before commenting.
@missimin14 күн бұрын
Superb. I"ve heard many Anthems and I think I love his best.
@maryannedavid69835 жыл бұрын
Such a Wonderful, Patriotic, Emotional Song....
@janiemolloy4 жыл бұрын
And he acts..Downton Abbey,Knightfall
@magnusviking Жыл бұрын
Sublime rendering
@sheva7mt9 жыл бұрын
I know him from Person of Interest. His acting is brilliant.
@gossamerwings36329 жыл бұрын
Mete Dolunay not being from the U.K., i haven't seen him acting except for "Forsyte Saga" and "Foyle's War" and the little bit in Season 4 of "Downton Abbey", however he is a very good singer and i first heard of him from his youtube videos which i've enjoyed very much.
@brigittebedolla47198 жыл бұрын
Ovenden has a tremendous voice, but I find this rendition a little heavy-handed. I don't blame him (because, as I said, his voice is tremendous). I'm assuming he's following a director's instruction. One of the reasons I've always found Tommy Korberg's rendition so moving is that his vocal characterization is a lot more subtle and nuanced. He begins the song in an almost quiet fashion that builds, builds builds until he knocks the listener over with "Where would I start...". This is a little like Godzilla through Tokyo in comparison. It's loud and a little bombastic from the opening line, and that is not what this song is supposed to be (if you know the story). The choir is very harsh and plodding as well. I'll admit to knowing Ovenden only as Val Dartie in The Forsyte Saga. Now I need to hunt down some of his musical performances. :)
@jamesthackray26037 жыл бұрын
wow just hear a great vocal when you can no need for your opinion
@ravenwolf686 жыл бұрын
Part of that is that he's singing it in isolation as part of a concert, not as part of a performance of the musical. If he were in character, I have no doubt he'd have had the emotional resonance the song demands.
@organboi7 жыл бұрын
Unbefuckinglievable. And to hell with these commenters and their claims of superior versions. Insane.
@NoneOfyourBusiness4684 жыл бұрын
organboi kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIPJqKeBi7-eZsk
@csteveneven2 жыл бұрын
the backing singers are diabolical, what on earth was the director thinking
@menniewong12227 жыл бұрын
The best I never get tired of listening
@pattybending7810 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic What fabulous voice and such a good looking young man Hope to see more of himxx
@frankhuhn7369Ай бұрын
I saw "Chess The Musical" in London in 1986 with Tommy and Murray and Elaine. My first professional musical ever. I have loved the songs from that show ever since. I have watched every performance of "Anthem" I can find on youtube by any artist who has taken their shot. While I still believe Tommy owns the song, I believe Julian may have just received the mantle to carry this song forward. I am begging someone to revive this show in the West End or Broadway and cast Julian and Sierra Boggess as Anatoly and Florence.
@BigfistJP7 жыл бұрын
Ausgezeichnet! Magnifique! If there is a better rendition of this song, I have not heard it.
@organboi7 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@kirstybrodrick2 жыл бұрын
beauiful tone
@patriciasanders29425 ай бұрын
Magnificent,thank you for sharing your amazing voice with us all,stupendous.
@elnadematos338823 күн бұрын
And he is such a looker ❤
@Ben-my2wz6 жыл бұрын
Great voice
@francisrobertlim2 жыл бұрын
i've tried listening to tommy kolberg, josh groban and michael balls versions. in all honesty, the version of julian ovenden tops them all. what a majestic, thunderous soaring voice.
@kafem578 жыл бұрын
SO COOL DOWNTON'S MAN CAN SING!
@fierywolf19815 жыл бұрын
This was a beautiful rendition on such a classy song, I have to say though that I found it a little heavy handed, the passion was certainly there, but it needed to be just a little faster, and then explode at the end....more dramatic I guess is what I was looking for.
@bluerose32625 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is amazing. The only thing that keeps this from being my favorite version of this song is the choir, which doesn't sound right and is very distracting
@wsddrama87354 жыл бұрын
they are horridly off key
@ricoltmetric81564 жыл бұрын
He needs to record more songs espeially Broadway .
@joanlohr71443 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, bravo!
@dianevetter4260Ай бұрын
Bravo, Mr. Ovenden !
@jonnapat32138 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, thanks very much.
@ngdukic6 жыл бұрын
If only we all felt this way about our countries rather than our nations, this planet would be bliss. This is one of the most sincere versions I've heard of Anthem; proud yet modest, restrained and completely delicious. Groban, listen up, this is how it's done.
@simonethiergan27956 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, amazing...💓💓
@aimeee2025 жыл бұрын
Sorry but this is THE best version out there
@lounolastname44773 жыл бұрын
Sorry, this is good but Tommy Körberg’s many renditions are far superior
@CliveNDerek Жыл бұрын
David Carroll, who originated the role on Broadway was the greatest ever, may he R.I.P.
@francisrobertlim2 жыл бұрын
it is about time that you have to give in, to the clamor of your fans to record an album of broadway songs.
@moyawaterworth32746 ай бұрын
OMG. Didnt realise you could sing like this. WOW
@fierywolf19814 жыл бұрын
A beautiful rendition of the song, but sadly it was a little bit lagging with the slow pace. Also...fire the choir, they took something from the performance, they didn't add to it.
@evantorch6122 Жыл бұрын
David Carrol was the King of this song- for eternity
@dramaqueen57488 жыл бұрын
amazing voice. just wishing he'd never left the royal
@lindakristinekjrlibraten57598 жыл бұрын
I liked him too, but dr. Banner was my favourite!
@robertort7933 ай бұрын
This is definitely the best singing “Anthem”
@FATBAZ018 ай бұрын
Wow.... Just Wow....
@MarthalieThurstonSachemPiper11 ай бұрын
We all have heard so many covers of Anthem. For me, this is the best, followed closely by Katherine Jenkins. Regardless, the composition is fantastic.
@jasminderpinder2 жыл бұрын
This is one of my fav pieces of music and Julian does a lovely version of it. As a singer myself, I just wish it was a tad faster, and the phrasing slightly varied. Still wonderful though.
@jaycejohnson68467 жыл бұрын
Oh god, that CHOIR
@JFrenchman2 жыл бұрын
Jesus I want to fight the mixer, that bass part is driving me insane. The singing is amazing though
@garygreen3845 Жыл бұрын
Too low for him, but most people at these evens don't care. He barely has a chance to get into his top register with this song topping at a G. He's a well-trained (classical) singer, and it will be interesting to see if he decides to follow a Broadway path, that so many of the commenters have decided he should do. It's always a problem when you decide to have a huge orchestra compared to the synthesized Broadway and West End scores.
@planetrift4 жыл бұрын
Good performance, but the sound technician should be ashamed. You never let the focus of a piece of art be drowned by the surrounding matter. It is true for music, as well as painting etc..
@wewper4 жыл бұрын
The orchestra and chorus are so LOUD you can't hear him.
@ray6911084 жыл бұрын
Julian make my ear pregnant.❤️
@SeasonsChange144 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous voice and rendition. Now if the choir would just back off (stage).
@detectivefiction37018 жыл бұрын
That was overwhelming! He looks a bit like Frank Sinatra, too.
@irishmama347 жыл бұрын
He's SO much more handsome than F. S. ever was
@eriscarmodossantosdefranca55284 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@eriscarmodossantosdefranca55284 жыл бұрын
@@irishmama34 agreed.
@anthonyhenrysmith7 жыл бұрын
this tempo really drags
@organboi7 жыл бұрын
No it doesn't. In your mind only. It's perfectly fine for me.
@jjaus4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It was ridiculously slow. I love the music and Ovendon is flawless, but I could have cooked dinner during this rendition.
@JaneKellie-uh3mo11 ай бұрын
Amazing Voice . 🇬🇧🇺🇸. 🫡
@Invenery4 жыл бұрын
Wow
@plato120008 жыл бұрын
You can "cross MY border" ANY time Big Boy!
@JulioGomez-rd9sp5 жыл бұрын
oh
@jenspflug74732 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, the orchestra to voice loudness is disadvantageous for the singer. Orchestra is too loud.
@OnceUponAWaltz4 жыл бұрын
IN.SANE.
@gandalf7514 жыл бұрын
Good one, but no one could beat the strong and yet soft voice of Tommy Körberg.......
@elenagonzalez2343 жыл бұрын
BRIKLLANT SONG . WOW JULIAN OVENDEN !!!!!!!!!!!!! ELENA GONZALEZ OLARIAGA
@shirleyhowley4721 Жыл бұрын
Perfect anthem for an independent Scotland !!
@jimmyd059 жыл бұрын
Nice but Tommy Korberg still kills it.
@nomnomfoodthiefАй бұрын
THAT'S MY FIRST NAME TOO!!!
@jan-erikdahl5222 Жыл бұрын
Tommy Körberg!!!! Simply the best.
@carolinecollett43498 жыл бұрын
I cross over borders but I'm still there now - leaving his homeland.
@hauntsandamusements6 жыл бұрын
Dang, all these tenors taking baritone songs. 😤
@LeeJCander4 жыл бұрын
I didn't know this song was for a baritone? That's impressive.
@hauntsandamusements4 жыл бұрын
@@LeeJCander Yes, it's just very hard! Chess's score and libretto list the role of Anatoly as a baritone. The character is really rangy, with Tommy Körberg singing from a bass low F to a tenor high Bb in the concept album.
@LeeJCander4 жыл бұрын
@@hauntsandamusements Bugger that! I'm a Tenor and I struggled when first learning it. I hate the 'unfamiliar rehearsing' stage. The larynx tightens up in the upper range until confident in the music. Fair play to those baritones who've sung it!
@hauntsandamusements4 жыл бұрын
@@LeeJCander I'm a baritone and I've been working on this song for years now and only just recently became comfortable with it. Just takes a lot of practice! You'll get there! Also, if you want to hear a CRAZY tenor song from Chess, listen to "Pity the Child". The song's nickname is "Pity the Tenor". 😂 It's a great one, though.
@LeeJCander4 жыл бұрын
@@hauntsandamusements I've performed it now a few times. But I've found this harder than some tenor repertoire 😂
@trongdyhuynhvu70163 жыл бұрын
I hope he will sing this song with Josh Groban!
@mattdeans98733 жыл бұрын
Boy, he had to fight that massive choir for his place once it came in. I think it was tie. Too many choristers.