Reaction To John Farnham - Gethsemane (1992 Australian cast - Sydney final night) THE WOLF HUNTERZ

[@georgeibrahim7945]

One of the greatest vocal performances ever by any vocalist. This is no normal singing situation this is a Masterclass

[@grievesy83]

Thanks for reacting to my playlist! That was a lot of fun and I hope you guys had fun too! Credit to Andrew Lloyd Webber for the utterly amazing song that is Gethsemane, and for Ian Gillan for working the original vocal. The grit and distortion in Johns voice is sublime, but what amazes me is his ability to be in complete control of it. His artistry is knowing when to apply it and when to NOT apply it. He just turns it on at will and still never, ever misses a note. He's such a natural talent that he has the room to act as well, as in he's not just concentrating on the music. Damn I love this performance - it just never gets old. I'm an atheist and I can't help but be moved by it.

[@SuzyTrippa]

You've def made them fans of Farnsey now! 😜😀

[@grievesy83]

@@SuzyTrippa I had some help from Them G and others that requested a few before I jumped on the bandwagon - I just wanted to round out the selection! 😄

[@SuzyTrippa]

@@grievesy83 Well you're all legends for the requests! Ha 😏😀

[@Reneesillycar74]

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your suggestions Jez G. You’re awesome! 😊

[@alimac1469]

Fabulous play list - thank you ❤

[@joeydepp6823]

Stunned is a good word for this. I saw this in Melbourne, same show, different performance. It was a who’s who of Australian talent. Everything about it was stunning. John just floated over the top of everything else.

[@seonaelizabethcoster8465]

Me too! Loved Jon Stevens as Judas, too. He was just amazing. And the cd soundtrack was on repeat regularly for years, until it died from overuse...

[@Dr_KAP]

Once again shout out to Jeremy for bringing Suzy and Travis’ attention to the ridiculous vocal abilities of John Farnham. What a way to finish off, Gethsemane is just outstanding. Suzy’s face yet again doesn’t disappoint.

[@wren1960]

Hey goodluck on Saturday, but I going for the 🐈💙🤍💙 it's my daughters team. Last week's game against Collingwood nearly killed me. I don't know how you handle it.

[@Dr_KAP]

@@wren1960 I didn’t handle it 🤣 🤣 😮‍💨 😮‍💨 still trying to recover.

[@jemxs]

@@Dr_KAP 1 blooming point 😭

[@Dr_KAP]

@@jemxs I know but we won and the other good news is .. Buddy signing for another year !! ❤️ 🥵 🦢

[@jemxs]

@@Dr_KAP I bet you were worried though! It was an exciting match, another 30 secs and the outcome may have been different! Oh well bring on next year for the Maggies!!

[@rachelmaree4069]

I feel so privileged and grateful that I saw this production live in Brisbane (Australia). It was absolutely superb and I was moved to tears. ❤

[@beckstewart8271]

The best show I've EVER been to in my life. I wish I'd known then how blessed we all were.

[@stevegraham3817]

To be able to go from full anger voice to full sad voice without the slightest deviation is phenomenal. It still amazes me how he can convey the emotions so perfectly, and watching Suzi's expressions sums it up perfectly. Thanks Jez G for the requests, and thanks Travis and Suzi for enjoying it as much as we have.

[@markflint2629]

John can sing anything

[@bigs1546]

Soooo many people claim John Legend's version as the best - there is a video on YT that compares the two [as our Molly Meldrum would say] do yourself a favour and watch it. John Farnham blows him out of the water with the grief and passion in his voice, and of course his range and the length he can hold a note with feeling. I don't know a soul who can watch this performance without goosebumps.

[@SuzyTrippa]

Yeah I've watched it, there is no comparison! John is def superior!

[@grievesy83]

Yep, good call. John Legend is a very good singer, no doubt. But I wonder if people who claim he is the best Jesus simply haven't heard the Australian production with John. It makes sense given so few Americans have heard Farnham ever.

[@cristiona22]

I’ve seen that comparison clip and I think Farnsey kicks John Legends ass

[@grievesy83]

@@cristiona22 That's putting it rather politely. 😆

[@markflint2629]

@@cristiona22 And then some

[@reneepope-munro8115]

I’ve been doing theatre since I was 4, a long ass time. No one will ever top this performance of the role. Hands. Down.

[@wren1960]

And to think this was the last night, and John's voice was still magnificent. GOAT💯❤️‍🔥

[@carolynh8866]

Without doubt the pinnacle performance of his career. AWESOME reaction guys. You're face's said it all.

[@grievesy83]

I'm glad to read that you think it's Peak Farnham. That's why I left it to last; I 100% agree!

[@Dr_KAP]

@@grievesy83 💯 I think it’s his best vocal ever.

[@carolynh8866]

@@grievesy83 others might say Help or When the war is over...but IMO this is a theatrical vocal master-class and my favourite of all the many many performances I have seen both live or on video over the years.

[@FreeTheRocks]

The only JCS worth watching/listening to.

[@kerrypapworth1526]

Our beautiful John is so amazing and such a wonderful, funny and very humble human. 💕💕

[@julesschulte9293]

This was such an amazing performance and show! John, just wow! 16 year old me was lucky enough to see this in Brisbane! Onya guys! ❤ ps the whole production is on KZbin in 2 parts!

[@SuzyTrippa]

Great reaction as always! You guys rock! There is nothing John can't sing to perfection! Jeremy G you're a champ with these reactions, thankyou

[@kevintopliff4995]

I was very fortunate to have attended Jesus Christ Superstar in Melbourne - it was performed entirely in the "round", a rotating stage with 50,000 plus people. The cast included rock legends, and A grades. Some you have reacted to - John Farnham - Jon Stevens (Noiseworks), Kate Ceberano, John Waters, Angry Anderson (Rose Tattoo), Russell Morris. It broke records, with the cast recording an album which debut at #1 Australia, and remained there for 10 weeks. It was the "must see show" of 1992. Over 84 nights, 1 million people flocked to the show, grossing $40mill AUS in just 16 weeks.

[@CQuinnLady]

Before that album was released my fave was the movie with Ted Neely. Now I have 2 JCS albums that sit equally. I missed seeing it in the round but I heard it was an incredible experience.

[@xaj1543]

kevintopliff I think you have overstated the crowd, significantly. I went to the show also, and Rod Laver Arena only holds 15,000 people.

[@ChrisFirth-do2sm]

987 000 to be precise and $40 mill is correct.​@@xaj1543

[@ChrisFirth-do2sm]

No, those numbers are right. I looked it up. That's official.​@@xaj1543

[@colincolenso]

Thank you both for your reaction. This performance should be known world wide.

[@kennykarlsson6691]

He can master any kind of genre to perfektion. One in a billon singers. Hope he gets well again.

[@rmw250]

Just great.

[@teresakym2672]

Will never forget all the times I saw John Farnham perform. World class. One of the greatest voices the world has ever seen. He is also one of the nicest people to ever walk the earth. I hope he is doing okay now after his cancer diagnosis and surgery. Love him ❤️

[@donnam5891]

I wished I'd seen this performance. He's amazing. RESPECT. I just love John's voice. I did see a modern interpretation of the play in Sydney with Tim Minchin as Judas and that was pretty good too. Get well John🙏. Great reaction, love the look on your faces, & yes his performances give me chills also.

[@pmR32red]

Thank you Jeremy, Suzy and Travis

[@bruceprouse5562]

Fortunate to have attended the show in Brisbane 92. Was awesome.

[@karenstrong8887]

That was John with a full cast of talent. I couldn’t get to see this one but I have watched this song a lot. He has always been just magic and he is still that man. Thank you.

[@robnmichaelacardamone707]

Quiet , Firstly because of the story he was telling and who it was he was singing as … ✝️ …. John’s voice is breath taking as always ! We love him here ! Nice guy with a very blessed voice …

[@alyn927]

Loved it thankyou. This one makes hold my breath, amazing

[@leoniedrew5643]

I was lucky enough to win a competition to go to this show in another state and meet John which was one of the best wins of my life, being a huge Farnham fan. He was so gracious, funny and so humble. What a huge talent he was. I'm so glad I saw every show I could, now that we know he'll never sing again. Thanks for bringing back my memory xx

[@SuperMoofie]

It's never been offically announced that our beloved Farnsy will never sing again. He is by all accounts, recovering well at home, and doing some singing and dancing. You'll never keep John down, he will always find a way, he has such grit and determination. After all the obstacles he's had to get through in life and his career, do you really think this is going to stop this man, whose music is an extension of himself? Not a chance! Never say never.

[@juliewaddell4653]

OMG😃 you finally got to this one! THANK YOU! Thank you @Jez G for suggesting this one! The other guy was good but John Farnham takes the crown over all JCS leads, IMO. His pain/anguish in this song is the most believable of all the versions I've watched. The staging for this production was incredible also and there is a 2 part video of the whole show on YT...

[@phunkmonkeycookiegarage7773]

That's approximately the one hundred and third time I've heard that and I'll line up to hear it another one hundred and three times lol. John always gave 100% with all his performances but somehow he found an extra few percent for that one. That's right at the very top of my list of his songs, nothing measures up against that!

[@cristiona22]

Suzi and Travis - stunned is the perfect word for this . My heavens John is amazing . I always watch your John reactions and I love them so much . Thank you from 🇦🇺

[@09thehippy]

The stage movement is called - in the round. Popular for many Australian theatrical concerts. I saw this in Melbourne, amazing performance.

[@scomti7057]

Amazing performance! It draws you into the story.

[@ladymanners618]

I saw this production twice, including the last hight. I also saw two other productions and the film version. I've been to see multiple John F concerts, bought the CDs and raved about the performances but this was my favourite to show off his range and mastery. Thank you.

[@kingdomsupes1]

Absolutely fantastic reaction guys! Suzi, I could watch you watching John on repeat all day! I was fortunate to see this production a couple of times in Sydney at the Entertainment Centre. Absolutely brilliant production that contained some of Aussie rock royalty. One of the best interpretations and productions of JCS I've ever seen! I can tell you John was on point every show.

[@mssuziquzi]

This performance of JC Superstar was a concert version done "in the round". The stage was in the centre of the huge stadium and the stage revolved. I love "Everything's Alright" from the show, with John, Kate Ceberano and Jon Stevens, really great. I was at the concert and John and the cast were fantastic.

[@robertashton8533]

I've seen the other versions,the emotion in this supersedes any other in my opinion

[@mjustjeanette7026]

This was billed as JC superstar in the round. It was amazingly choreographed as well. Why, yes, I did see this live.

[@alyn927]

And watching it again wow

[@ruby-rose5729]

Dang I went to see them THREE times for this tour ! I could not get enough ♡♡♡

[@justlinsu]

Suzie and Travis and Jeremy G I can't thank you enough for this amazing 'reaction' guys. This is such a superb performance from John. In the Bible Gethsemane is also referred to as The Agony In The Garden' which I think John tapped into...with such raw emotion. I've seen it many many times but always I'm so moved by this performance I get chills and have to wipe away tears. Wow. He is such an incredible talent.

[@shenoashbay1361]

Burn for you , give it a listen , this was a song dedicated to his wife while he was on tour. John does this ballad with so.much passion and there's not a woman alive that wouldn't want him to sing this song to them.

[@kimenslow963]

I've heard a lot of gesthemane performances in jesus christ superstar & none of them come even close to john farnhams beautiful performance. And I'm going back to Trevor White in the 70's. John is an amazing singer & such a humble & beautiful soul. We wish him a speedy recovery from his mouth cancer & we all hope one day we will hear his beautiful voice again ❤️

[@laurienoone5890]

Wow, actually forgotten how good this was live. Such a long time ago. Thanks

[@dalewyatt1321]

Now, if a singer hit a certain note everyone stands, applauds and yells. So stupid because they interrupt the performance & make it hard to hear. When this was recorded people showed respect and restraint, wait for the performance to finish then ................ go NUTS over what they just experienced. John has been a constant through my life and I hope he recovers and enjoys life.

[@carolcarol3938]

It seems TO ME to be very much what American audiences do.... British, Australian (maybe European?) audiences wait till a performance finishes to applaud/react ..... as you note, Americans respond throughout the performance (sometimes making it hard to hear/appreciate, IMO, the total package)

[@mariamerlynllido-dearsly2452]

The best. So Wow!! Love ❤️ it! Never tired watching John's singing..❤❤

[@janinebell763]

I watched this show in Brisbane, Qld. It was fantastic. Yes it does move.

[@wesleygalvin9983]

I wasn't at this particular performance, but the entire show was amazing live. Indeed the entire cast was outstanding, not to mention the costumes and production. And of course the moving round stage, it looked like Jesus was floating.... This CD lives permanently in my car and I have a copy of the original British concept album. Thank you for sharing.

[@jenniferjacobs228]

That's called the Round.....spinning stage.....a great production of Jesus Christ Superstar.....Knowing what is going on with John at the moment only makes this all the more powerful..

[@bshorrock69]

I saw this live - it was a great production... There were 2 different King Herrods who did the role 2 different ways that I saw - Angry Anderson and Noel Ferrier...

[@amandameale6000]

Love you guys. Please react to John singing Please Don’t Ask Me.

[@anthonychapman5552]

Perfection

[@crackers562]

Powerful.... right?

[@c8Lorraine1]

So sad he developed cancer in his jaw. Endured removal and reconstruction of his jaw. For a year he not allowed to speak let alone sing. Long recovery and we still don’t know if he’ll be able to sing again. Thank God for the internet where his legacy lives on. Get well soon John from your Aussie fans

[@deecoletta893]

Dan Vasc blows it out of the park!!

[@bennine888]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

John does a very good job and his voice is impressive as always. However, I am missing the angst and need in the voice of Ted Neeley. Ted sings this with more feeling while performing. This version seems a more updated version that misses some of that interaction with the stage. The movie, as avant garde as it was, has some outstanding singing performances in it and you should take a look.

[@ChrisFirth-do2sm]

This was supposed to be 30 shows, and it was actually 87.

[@lynmar77]

You really should listen to the Kate Cebrano / Marcia Hines…. 😀2 🇦🇺 versions of “I don’t know how to love him” separate by 2 decades

[@melsalteraustralia]

Have you guys seen the live performance of our gorgeous John with Kate Cebrano and Jon stevens singing Everythings Alright on Hey Hey its Saturday? I dont know how else to recommend sorry?

[@Bellas1717]

Maybe the Jesus and Judas duet from the same production would be an after-dinner cocktail following this main course.

[@debsprice3620]

Michael Ball ,please react to his amazing presentation of this song.

[@lindaadams5030]

❤😊

[@elvisd657]

Now please check out the Spanish version of Getsemaní with the best Latino singer of all the time. Camilo Sesto. You will be very very surprise. I warranty that..

[@brettbloodyhell2707]

this songs from the movie jesus christ superstar

[@wellingtonsboots4074]

Love John farnham and his brilliant voice but I think I'll go back to the original Ian Gillan version of this song. No one comes close to him singing this song.

[@barbararees604]

Oh wow, I used to take the tape of John and Kate Cebrano's performances in Jesus Christ superstar, everywhere with me. Of course John played Jesus and Kate played Mary Magdalene. Oh yeah and Angry Anderson from Rose tattoo played Pilot, I think 🤔 Or was it Herod. Oh well, someone will know.

[@jeffwilson7100]

Herod I believe

[@sherylthomson8088]

Jon Stevens played Pilate

[@bobsandler4563]

Amazing performance. I think the Steve Balsamo version is better. You should do a video where you compare this, Steve Balsamo, and Ted Neely singing this incredible song.

[@suekaraiskos7104]

I saw the original Australian cast do this as a full on stage production in the 1970s and tbh the concert version, even with totally amazing singers, was a bit of a letdown. But our Mr Farnham nails everything he does!

[@dannymoore6886]

I still like the Ian Gillian version best!

[@rodb9275]

That was decent. This is one of musical theater's greatest songs. I wasn't blown away by this version at all. Of course I love the original cast version of it, or the one that has the video that I think most people see. (And as I recall, its the one you reacted to before) BUT... my favorite all time version is Michael Ball doing it. He is one of my favorite male singers ever. He is/was pretty famous in England. He's been in many musicals. I don't know if he actually played this role though, but he has it on one of his CDs. I know he's not all that popular here, but if you ever decide that you want to check something else out, I'd click on any reaction to him INSTANTLY.

[@anniebland6450]

Ted Nealy was the original singer (Jesus Christ Superstar) but John Farnham did an amazing rendition of this song... If you ever get the chance to watch the movie, Jesus Christ Superstar, you will find the song more understandable

[@dragonreader3817]

I think he sings this weird. I like Steve Balsamo’s version, his falsetto is unbelievable and he holds the note forever. Of course I think people tend to be drawn to the first listening of a song and that was mine.

[@adrianfrost6879]

Was this from Jesus Christ Superstar?

[@lindalee-brown5539]

Yes

[@davidlyons1069]

he didnt even get the high note. Ted Neeley shits all over this.

[@djizzah]

I'm not a fan, listen to jon English, another actor,/singer in the role, superior imo, but get well soon John, a wonderful person