Raúl Esparza delivers a powerful and moving performance of "Hallelujah" on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! bit.ly/2gNFrtb #hallelujah #raulesparza #kennedycenter
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@michaelaadair68306 жыл бұрын
Any one else just come here cause they want to see if barba can sing
@haytonthomas6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely :-)
@Morgan47466 жыл бұрын
Lmao 😂😂😂 yep but i already knew. And boy is he good
@justaperson19186 жыл бұрын
Michaela Adair maybe..
@cadenv77366 жыл бұрын
Michaela Adair yeah lol
@horakhtythecreator69116 жыл бұрын
Guilty as charged
@AlexiLaihoFan6 жыл бұрын
“The perp was found singing Hallelujah right outside the bodega” *Ice T Voice*
@slwebb785 жыл бұрын
I’m dying 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
@sarahroberts95975 жыл бұрын
Lol 😂 💀
@ruthgomes33294 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@giannarubino50724 жыл бұрын
I’m WHEEZING 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@reannahennis444 жыл бұрын
Travis Williams 🤣👏
@ruby57876 жыл бұрын
This man can sing, he can act, and he's gorgeous. What can't he do?
@lilmonstersmiler6 жыл бұрын
Robyn Johnson IKR
@cherylyaz33286 жыл бұрын
You are so correct!!!! He's amazing!!!!
@FallenAziraphale6 жыл бұрын
It's my goal in life to marry that man. Or at least be half as awesome as he is.
@ashleydragons8666 жыл бұрын
I want to marry this man
@junichis.50976 жыл бұрын
Close the deal with Benson?
@alwaysmom475 ай бұрын
I want to know what hurt this man so badly that he could sing this song with such true emotion 😭
@DragonPrincessAoife4 ай бұрын
This was a 10 year memorial for 9/11, if I remember right.
@ijustchangedmyname77942 ай бұрын
It’s a cover but the best rendition I’ve ever heard.
@shekinahglory171710 күн бұрын
He's an actor so Raul can be like this
@1995milo3 жыл бұрын
Would love a SVU scene where he and liv go to a piano bar open mic and he just starts singing this and her stunned reaction to how beautiful he sings.
@mareikes592 жыл бұрын
That would be wonderful. 🎤🎹🥰
@rosanneperkins95162 жыл бұрын
💯
@debbiedoodiedandi Жыл бұрын
Right?!?
@revolcona Жыл бұрын
and now it would never happen because writers...
@michele1023 Жыл бұрын
The whole crew. Ice T can rap back up!
@EthalaRide6 жыл бұрын
I haven't seen a version of this song done like that before. It's always raw and heartwrenching but more from a place of tearful sadness. But this was powerful and true in it *rightful bitterness* and genuine honestly. It's not a broken down reverence, it's a strength in rememberence of something truely awful and malicious that humans beings did to eachother, like "how can you sing Hallelujah after everything? I don't know, but you'll be damn sure I will!" Raul Esparza is just a treasure.
@allieblake4775 жыл бұрын
EthalaRide god damn. Preach.
@rolig494 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@Ak-rg2ik3 жыл бұрын
Yes! I love this man!
@johngrout60393 жыл бұрын
This is why Raul belongs on the boards. An acting-only Raul is only half a Raul Esparza. Same applies to both Patti Murin and Colin Donnell... both of them sing far too well to be tied down to a non-singing character. Angela Lansbury managed to have her "cousin" (also played by her) sing on "Murder, She Wrote", but that was only a few episodes. Elizabeth Montgomery got to chew the scenery (and wear shockingly short miniskirts) as Cousin Serena a great deal more often.
@merrilynstanger72412 жыл бұрын
Second that !
@janegael6 ай бұрын
I can't believe I've watched SVU all these years and never knew he could sing. Also, that 7 minutes went by too quickly. He has a magnificent voice!
@wmbookworm964 жыл бұрын
Raul is my new obsession, his talent just takes my breath away 🤭
@liz3265223 жыл бұрын
Mine too! Fascinated by this beautiful soul.
@Camelia92513 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I hope we will see more of him, as he is supposed to return to svu too :)
@murphyholroyd3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, we need a Raul cd and dvd concert please ❤️
@debbieschultz97683 жыл бұрын
Plus he’s drop dead gorgeous!!!
@azvascos75422 жыл бұрын
I was obsessed with Being Alive long before I ever saw how gorgeous he was. He considers himself more of an actor than a singer! He does infuse some serious emotional intensity into his incredible singing!!
@olivias94805 жыл бұрын
Frederick Chilton singing Hallelujah is not an image I can get out of my head now.
@erin_bluee4 жыл бұрын
actually same, gotta love how chilton can sing, hannibal can dance and sing and will can sing, thats an episode id like to see haha
@YouWouldntStealABag3 жыл бұрын
Omg yes if we can’t have a 4th season of Hannibal could we at least have a musical episode 😂
@lucasribotta20203 жыл бұрын
@@erin_bluee Hannibal: the musical
@mike.marziliano246013 ай бұрын
Should’ve been the finale music instead of love crime lol
@diablo1216756 жыл бұрын
I thought he was hot as ADA Barba, and now this! Is there such a thing as a Raul Esparza concert I can attend? I love him.
@strivingformindfulness23565 жыл бұрын
Sue Davis He's starring in _Hamlet_ in Chicago, IL, Spring 2019.
@janiceciravola6173 жыл бұрын
Me too
@djdub212 жыл бұрын
Im in awww and in love ☺ 💘
@justathoughtmyfriend14032 жыл бұрын
Right. No wonder I was drawn to him. My spirit was connecting the musician in me to more than just law drama.
@paulissakipp40972 ай бұрын
His version makes you FEEL the brokenness. That's a gift
@NatashaSekuloski5 ай бұрын
This is by far the very best rendition of this song.
@mattk10576 жыл бұрын
isnt that the dude from law and order?
@tonyrinehart72836 жыл бұрын
Yes! He plays ADA Rafael Barba
@mmk42766 жыл бұрын
👌
@michaelaadair68306 жыл бұрын
Matt K yep barba
@JennySieck6 жыл бұрын
Matt K he was an amazing singer before he was on SVU. He is incredibly vocally talented...He was born to sing Rafael Barba is chump change. He hasn't finished though.
@natashabennett64176 жыл бұрын
Jenny Sieck Barba definitely isn't chump change, Raúl did an amazing job as Barba. He became my favorite ADA right away. But you are right he was born to sing! I can't get over this performance!
@KT-dz3ch6 жыл бұрын
I was there that night. The entire production was a very somber, sobering affair...it was thoughtful and restrained. And then Raul Esparza came and tore the place open with this. It was not an evening for standing ovations, but everyone wanted to get up for this. I don’t think many, if any, did. But we all wanted to. Even if we sat, most eyes in the place were blurred with tears. I’m not a big sap for music, but this was too powerful to not connect with intimately and passionately. It was pure art and pure talent. And I don’t think the video does it proper justice.
@MrRichDavid5 жыл бұрын
Amen...good to hear from someone there.....You were blessed!
@michelemcfrederick86245 жыл бұрын
I would have given anything to have been in your shoes. You are truly blessed and thank you for sharing your viewing of this beautiful talented man.
@unnatural6edq5 жыл бұрын
I would have KILLED to have been there!! LUCKY!!!
@wallishenderson73825 жыл бұрын
I’m happy people there appreciated the talent. Though I really don’t know what the occasion was, I’m glad that you got to see Raul’s performance and that you really loved it because the first time I watched this I shed a few tears as well; it’s just such a beautiful performance.
@symposiumwineevents70445 жыл бұрын
Wallis Henderson it was the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
@natperrell6816 Жыл бұрын
the look on his face at the end… he even made HIMSELF see god w that one
@kerpat4 ай бұрын
oh yes, he had a moment.
@mariebenveniste2 ай бұрын
Yes. He looks absolutely stunned at the end. Surprised I could see it through the tears.
@jacquieesposito4023 Жыл бұрын
This is my favorite of this song. Raul Esparza is just amazing. He was down in NYC on 9-11, I believe he was on Broadway at the time. He said it had a profound effect on him. You can see that in this performance. He literally sang and emotes so much throughout the song, that he has to catch his breath at the end. It's not a sweet version, and I don't think he meant it to be. It's just a raw, powerful, gut wrenching performance, especially when you put into context what the concert was for. (Tenth Anniversary of 9-11) 9-11 was emotional for the while country but here in NYC, it was just awful. So while you may not like his screaming and growling as some called it, remember why he is even there in the first place, and what the concert was about. I do have to add, Raul Esparza is a beast!! One of my favorite Broadway singers. He gives EVERYTHING he has in every performance. 🥰
@Siren_Salvatore2 ай бұрын
I was reading an article when I came across a link that said he gave a great performance of "Hallelujah" so I clicked and WOWWWW!!! Just beautiful❤
@jeanfiegel62527 ай бұрын
I come in over & over because I cannot belive this man's talent. What a gift!!
@gailgreer67542 ай бұрын
That man can SING! Hallelujah! It brought tears to my eyes listening to him!
@Lunasent6 жыл бұрын
It's only been a month and I already miss him on Law&Order SVU. Have fun on Broadway but come back soon!
@littlek920able6 жыл бұрын
Lunasent I cried like a baby on his last episode 😢
@nothanks25756 жыл бұрын
Is he coming back?
@Lunasent6 жыл бұрын
OMG SAME!!!!
@Lunasent6 жыл бұрын
They left the window open for him. So I freaking HOPE so! I'm a hardcore Barson shipper!
@savanaofray44266 жыл бұрын
Lunasent ,if he doesn't come back it safe to say I'm never watching any other episode except the ones he's in my fav episode is "gone baby gone" cuz he hugged Benson and was so supportive
@LARRYINNYC6 жыл бұрын
This is the best version of "Hallelujah" I ever heard. The passion of this voice is worth a grammy award.
@tash84306 жыл бұрын
I literally just said the same thing then read your comment
@harrietmeaders73806 жыл бұрын
Larry Zamparelli I totally agree.
@schnoomimimi6 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure he’s been nominated for a tony once or twice
@toniobroly64624 жыл бұрын
The best version is of Jeff Buckley
@henryettakidd46414 жыл бұрын
@@schnoomimimi He has been nominated for a tony 4 times! Check out some of his interviews.
@xaviotesharris8918 ай бұрын
Every once in a while, I come back here when I feel like I need to be completely broken. It always works beautifully.
@bobbid75492 ай бұрын
OMG, his rendition is truly amazing. I loved him as Barba but now….i would love to hear more of his work!
@leslihudson2 ай бұрын
Check out the original off-Broadway cast of tick, tick... Boom, or the 2000 cast of Rocky Horror. You can also find clips of him here from Chess as the Arbiter and as the American.
@faigler9 ай бұрын
Every time I watch Raul Esparza sing something just by chance, I end up listening to him for an hour just killing it. My god.
@davidbonfiglio51636 жыл бұрын
He has honed his entire physicality into an instrument of art. That is very rare in our culture, he's a national treasure, more people should know.
@christianaschmidt50442 ай бұрын
INSPIRATIONAL!!! 🙏 BEAUTIFUL! AMAZING!!! THANK YOU, MR. ESPARZA! YOUR GIFT IS FROM THE LORD... AND IS, TRULY, SPECTACULAR!!! PLEASE, DON'T EVER STOP SHARING YOUR TALENTS WITH THOSE OF US WHO SO ADMIRE THEM!!! GOD BLESS YOU, SIR!!! SINCERELY, CHRISTIANA S., A LOYAL FAN IN BRANDON, MISSISSIPPI
@christophercoles4401 Жыл бұрын
I saw him on Broadway years ago, so I knew he could sing, but he absolutely crushes this song. Best version I've ever heard.
@jameslegorge77362 ай бұрын
Amen
@KatHooligan6 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad Barba is pursuing his dream as a professional singer:')
@gyomartin79497 ай бұрын
His more of a Broadway actor
@joyceb.81945 жыл бұрын
I cry, sobbing, unashamed, every time I see and listen. Raul was awesome as Barba, but omg, he rips my heart out with this one. Singing my life to perfection. And a serious HOTTIE!
@beckic545 жыл бұрын
Wow, just wow! Now I want to see him portray Javert in "Les Miserables".
@devinmceachern66195 жыл бұрын
Daniel DeRey he’s one of the few who could do both, he’s got damn good vocal range. But I’m pretty sure he’s naturally a Baritone so maybe Javert would suit him best.
@PatriciaMoreno-ff8pr4 жыл бұрын
Beckie C...That would be awesome. Great piece of art Les Miserables, and great characterJavert. Who would play Valjean opposite him ? He's really the best character and hero for me ! How about if Raul E plays Valjean instead ?
@UnicornsandFaeries2 жыл бұрын
He would be unbelievably awesome in such a role. This guy can do ANYTHING!
@suethatcher99062 ай бұрын
o@@devinmceachern6619
@bb226025 жыл бұрын
He looks kinda stunned at the end - "Did I just do that?"
@a1laurie3 жыл бұрын
He’s coming out of his immersion into the song. Truly an artist.
@angelaprevost81792 ай бұрын
Most beautiful version I 've EVER heard!❤
@roneldefriedland4110 Жыл бұрын
This is by far the best version of this song that I have heard in a VERY long time. Well done Raul.
@catmaxwell6691 Жыл бұрын
It was definitely amazing:) Seeing k.d. Lang perform it live remains one of the most goose pimply experiences.
@PatPingue4 ай бұрын
This is the first time I heard him sing this song and it brings tears to my eyes what a talented actor and singer my dear is to see him on Broadway
@jonaslaird86495 ай бұрын
I'm in tears... I found my partner unresponsive a year ago... I saved his life... I've never had to do anything that difficult in my whole 30 years of life... after they took him away in the ambulance I sang this song with such hurt and anger and my voice sounded that painful... my partner sang this song often... he didn't die but he's been taken away from me and that's why I'm in tears now... I've lost him 2xs in a year to things that aren't his fault... I cannot wait until I can fly on top of him in a MASSIVE bear hug when he's brought back to me... I'm struggling so bad financially... emotionally and mentally and I've been dealing with sadness... anxiety... depression and suicidal thoughts... but moments like hearing this song help me refocus and remember why I fight so hard and not give up... WE GOT THIS 🧡💚😭
@fearlessness96462 ай бұрын
I know this was posted 3 months ago. I just came across it now, and I wanted to say that I hope things have gotten a little better for you. I understand the battles with depression and anxiety.. I have both. The struggles with it can take you to the lowest depths of this earth. Just know someone out there cares.. and is giving you the biggest ((((( hug ))))) ❤
@tnhillman702 ай бұрын
@@fearlessness9646 Blessings to you both
@fearlessness96462 ай бұрын
@@tnhillman70 ❤️
@JC-tp5lz2 ай бұрын
@@fearlessness9646 Bless you! ❤
@Aynalyse2 ай бұрын
I pray that you're doing better the Lord loves you love yourself
@kathleencummings80819 ай бұрын
I thought I had a favorite version...until I saw this. His rendition just guts me.
@sandygaudette99252 ай бұрын
Chills, gave me Chills. An amazing actor and I had no idea he had an amazing voice. I'm so in awe. And stating the obvious, he is gorgeous.
@krissymconnorsvlog7321 Жыл бұрын
He has the voice for the phantom of the opera! He would of been perfect as the phantom!!!! I never knew barba can sing from svu . ❤️🥰
@dmdm528 Жыл бұрын
Exactly ! He would be an excellent Phantom. And they gave the part for the movie adaptation to sby who can neither sing or act.
@NDRougier Жыл бұрын
That was my first thought, too!
@julielashomb43709 ай бұрын
Or Jean Valjean in Les Mis 😍
@christina-zh3vh Жыл бұрын
Had no idea ADA Barba could sing.. love 😍
@kingofcairo47204 жыл бұрын
If I'm ever getting married I'm saving up for Raul to sing at my wedding
@LittleMissV4 жыл бұрын
I loved this guy as Chilton. He’s my favorite Chilton thus far. The King of Sass!
@debraethan89202 ай бұрын
Lord, I didn't even know he could sing. This adds a whole new dimension to him. What else can he do?
@ManhattanTina Жыл бұрын
I honestly didn't think I ever needed to hear anyone sing (and often brutalize) this song again. But then I watched Esparza's pathos-driven performance and I am fully and 100 percent shook. This is what it's all about. (It helps I still remember his very confessionary and touching article in the NYT so many years ago about his personal life.) Lovely.
@mary.gcarpenter14906 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I didn't even know he could sing. I just watched him on SVU. I hated it when he left the show.
@grapegoysprivateaccount326 жыл бұрын
He was my favorite of the bunch
@Agrillot65 жыл бұрын
I loved Barba. Unfortunately I don’t think he’ll ever be back, “killing” the baby was a final goodbye. That was so deep.
@sassythriftlife3 жыл бұрын
He’s back on the show in January. Just announced last week. So excited!!
@mary.gcarpenter14903 жыл бұрын
@@sassythriftlife Just saw a preview of the show he will be on. He will be playing on the opposite team this time . Defense Attorney. He will be up against Carisi. Should be interesting.
@barkerbikepirate49163 ай бұрын
I've performed this many times on a city street corner with my hat out for a buck. There's something about most people walking by not caring that makes you feel anonymous and bold...and I spilled my heart out onto those street corners with my eyes closed sometimes and the music took over and I would weep. This is a great song to let pass through you.
@lindaprantil10042 жыл бұрын
I've heard this song performed by Bon Jovi and he did a beautiful rendition of it, but Raul takes it to another level....He actually gives me the chills.... It's raw, emotional and so heartfelt. Just beautiful. What a gift this man has.
@niylesha6 жыл бұрын
Watching this after the great ADA Rafael Barba left SVU 😪
@lenorepeer22566 жыл бұрын
Me too😢
@littlek920able6 жыл бұрын
Cried like a baby in his last show :(
@subhastianestdahlnepali97495 ай бұрын
Beautiful song, beautiful interpretation, beautiful man. I'm left with few words.
@EthelMurray-xt5rl9 күн бұрын
When are you Raul ??!!
@FurryBloke6 жыл бұрын
I've loved this song for a very long time, and now - completely unexpectedly - I have a new favorite version. At 3:30 he makes it truly his. When this song is transcendently beautiful AND feels like barbed-wire in your veins, it's being done right! Gracias Raul
@brwneyez8034 жыл бұрын
I think that may be my favorite part...though he did an amazing job with this song. Such a talented singer and actor.
@slimtee24 ай бұрын
Had no idea Raul had it in him. This is pure raw talent. He’s singing it like he’s at rehearsal.
@georgetteboone25292 ай бұрын
Absolutely adore him. Miss him on SVU!!
@dustborn845 жыл бұрын
He's like a hot and talented Jeremy Renner . Or Jeremy Renner is a less talented and mediocre looking Raul Esparza.
@emmamiele58504 жыл бұрын
dustborn84 s. I think it’s the 2nd one
@Ak-rg2ik3 жыл бұрын
Haha yes. I love them both
@batbabe1507 Жыл бұрын
I've literally heard every version of this, even Josh Groban's. I have been a massive fan of JG for 15yrs, yet Raul's version is the absolute best. He's amazing. The pure, raw emotion sells this better than any other performer's version.
@mchllwoods6 жыл бұрын
At first, I was kinda turned off cause he started out too soft, I couldn't really hear him over the piano but he sure blew me away in the end. Great job!!!
@luzbellmorningstar41836 жыл бұрын
Dios!!!! Rafael Barba rompe los tribunales :v y también canta?? Este es el hombre perfecto :')
@mariarendon59504 жыл бұрын
Concuerdo contigo, que hombre más completo y muy guapo 😍
@heladoc3 жыл бұрын
Le dicen el rompe tribunales, falsas acusaciones 🎶 🎶
@menchielota83046 жыл бұрын
If this is how he winds up after a stressful day at court... am speechless.
@eduardom.87666 жыл бұрын
One of the only renditions of Hallelujah that captured the late Leonard Cohen’s emotion and gusto. Perfect.
@marykitzmillerhorsemanship45516 жыл бұрын
Eduardo Flores I thought the same. This one was more "Cohen-esque" than the others.
I live in the UK and have watched Law and Order SVU for a few years and last night I saw Raul in the episode titled 'The Undiscovered Country' and if anyone deserved an award for a television performance it was his on this at the time last episode. I came here and find one of the greatest heart wrenching song performances ever - what a guy.
@dianemcguire89392 ай бұрын
What a singer that was beyond perfect.
@susanmetcalf80092 ай бұрын
I always wanted him and Liv to end up together on SVU.
@starbuckhan6 жыл бұрын
Raul seriously needs to release an album!!!
@hilarycohen14704 жыл бұрын
Get the recording of the recent revival of Company. He played Bobby.
@Ak-rg2ik3 жыл бұрын
Check out tick tick boom!
@anaceciliagamboagarcia50243 жыл бұрын
@@hilarycohen1470 yes
@carmeldebertaut57364 жыл бұрын
Until today my favorite version of this was by Rufus Wainwright. Let me repeat-until today. As a musical play actor he did just that. He played this song like he was performing a Broadway play.
@aintnolittlegirl93226 жыл бұрын
I've heard so many versions of this song. This just topped them all. Bravo, Raul!
@destinacastillo31086 жыл бұрын
I find him so attractive 😍😍
@Kinochan28 Жыл бұрын
5:46 Oh you can tell he knows exactly what he´s doing, at least 10 people are falling in love watching this video
@suryclind6 жыл бұрын
wow...tears down my face...so magnificent...Bravo Mr. Esparza !!!!
@Femke296 жыл бұрын
Damn he's so freaking hot 😍
@PatriciaMoreno-ff8pr4 жыл бұрын
Yes he is ! But the singing here....not so much.
@ccsakura904 жыл бұрын
omg yes
@gyomartin79497 ай бұрын
Super hottt
@marygermano4720Ай бұрын
Yes he is. ❤❤❤❤
@chicknthesticks2 ай бұрын
Well, that was a spectacular surprise, wasn't it? Holy cats, what a gift. What a voice. What a performance. Thank you!
@dwenjp8 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful rendition of this song. Raúl is an incredible singer. ❤️
@rosajimenez49127 жыл бұрын
What a great performance. Few knew how talented this man really is. God Bless him.
@davidrmorris4 жыл бұрын
This song cuts me to the core each time I hear it, no matter who sings it. It is that powerful. But Raul Esparza's version is at the same time raw, beautiful, raging, gorgeous, overwrought, but still magnificent. It left me unable to speak afterwards.
@jan2bratt4 жыл бұрын
OMG his entire heart and soul went into singing this song. I'm moved to tears. Thank you Mr. Esparza and Mr. Cohen.
@ammaopoku53974 жыл бұрын
I just know him as ADA Barba...Raul Esparza is so much more than we think he his. This song moved me in so many ways. He took us on a journey and I was walking with him all the way. What a journey it was. Heart wrenching, painful. I absolutely love this song... it's one of my favourites and he sung the hell out of it. AMAZING! AND POWERFUL!
@maryramos36129 ай бұрын
I agree 100 %
@gyomartin79493 ай бұрын
His More of Broadway
@Malindams Жыл бұрын
From 4:23 to 4:55 Raul makes this song his own and defies anyone to EVER sing it again. It is now officially HIS song, mic drop!
@FallenAziraphale6 жыл бұрын
My favorite version of this song! This is the voice of an angel. Raúl is perfection in human form.
@ZWD54JAJ2 ай бұрын
I think I finally get this song. Wow.
@RC-vv6nr5 ай бұрын
This is by far the best of the best, powerful, dynamic and certainly emotional…
@jasminehilbert2796 жыл бұрын
Sing, Barba!!
@sonicrising66145 жыл бұрын
It sounds like he's trying to imagine how Leonard Cohen was singing this in his head when he wrote it.
@dannysimion6 жыл бұрын
Wow, I've seen his video of him singing Being Alive 10 years ago and he sounds fantastic even now with this moving rendition of Hallelujah! Very raw vocals and soaring notes. Go Raul! I want this recording in my iPod!
@leticialagunas.6312 Жыл бұрын
Este hombre es increíble. Carismático, hipnótico, excelente actor y cantante... Se le puede pedir más? Orgullo de nuestros hermanos cubanos. Felicitaciones de parte de una argentina que lo admira tremendamente ❤️
@Harrisonfan2397 жыл бұрын
Brought a tear to my eye. Loved it. RAUL FOREVER
@pennyarmstrong85414 жыл бұрын
I'm a purist and no one can sing his song like Leonard... BUT.. holy Moses this is amazing, so many copies but this must be the best.... Respect, this is passionate, real and beautiful. Thank you Raul..xx
@lilmonstersmiler6 жыл бұрын
Barba can sing!! Amazing voice!!
@lilyjoy75792 ай бұрын
Wow wow wow. This man can wail. Amazing.
@junichis.50976 жыл бұрын
Someone REALLY needs to make a Benson&Barba vid with this audio :D
@heyhoheha Жыл бұрын
i think i’m watching this for the 10th time now and i’m still extremely impressed and moved by raúl’s vocals
@MrRichDavid5 жыл бұрын
The most brilliant rendition of this song! Go Raul! Love YOU!
@laylalazar842 Жыл бұрын
Amazing! One of my all time favourite songs and STILL! Thank you Raul. You really sang Hallelujah with incredible justice! Love Love Love your ability Raul!
@aaronjackson2126 Жыл бұрын
I didn't think he could sing. I almost shed a tear because of this music.
@margaretgarside5617 Жыл бұрын
I assumed he could, since he worked with Steven Sondheim.
@MeridithStrand4 ай бұрын
I've been a Raul fan for years and was so excited when he joined SVU. His talent is truly extraordinary - especially in this song. For me, the gold standard of Hallelujah was Jeff Buckley's version. Kind of untouchable. This song has meant so much to my life that I've asked that it be played at my funeral. But after hearing Raul's version the whole song changed for me because he made every lyric mean something and told a story. I cannot stop sobbing. Thanks you, Raul
@joytaylor56852 ай бұрын
Wow what a voice. Made me cry.
@kayladelorenzo-bochenek92045 жыл бұрын
Sexiest singing lawyer of all time
@gyomartin79497 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@johnlumea71222 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! Basically every version performed and recorded since 1991 has taken John Cale's 1991 remake as its point of departure. But, very few except Cale ever sing all of Cale's curated verses. Esparza here does "the whole Cale" then finishes with a verse that Cale deleted - the final verse from Cohen's original 1983 studio version. I've never heard anyone else do this. It's powerful.
@corintheahensley55956 жыл бұрын
I can't express what I'm feeling right now
@janeterry8236 Жыл бұрын
There are no superlatives adequate to describe Raul Esparza's otherworldly performance of "Hallelujah." It is the definitive version of an iconic song. Once in a great while, a singer comes along who was born to sing a song, and Raul Esparza and "Hallelujah" are that singer and that song.
@angelicone1816 жыл бұрын
Wow just Wow, had no idea he could sing and this performance, so raw so beautiful, gave me the chills ❤
@amygilcrest Жыл бұрын
This is HOW this song should be sung. It is not a schmaltzy religious hymn (which drives me nuts) I must say this is the best version I've heard since KD Lang's and Leonard Cohen himself. A singing actor. It ain't all pretty, people.
@irenewilson2790 Жыл бұрын
I've only discovered this past week that this guy could sing, and boy can he sing this! This brought me to tears, it was the most moving version I've heard in years. Absolutely loved it. Well done Raul ❤