'Gethsemane' Michael Ball | Jesus Christ Superstar 

Who do you think sings the best version of Gethsemane? Let us know below! Watch Ben Forster's version here: tiny.cc/c9s4tz

Honestly, Gethsemane is the most beautiful song ever written for a musical

Michael Ball's rendition is the best ever version.

I personally love this version. It gives me goosebumps, compared to the ones with the high pitch tones.

My favorite version of this piece. You don’t have to scream to show emotion and character like the others mentioned in the comments. Bravo Michael Ball.

I'M ACTUALLY CRYING WOAH HE IS SO AMAZING LIKE THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST VERSIONS I HAVE EVER HEARD I do miss that high note but this gave me pure frozen in place vibes and chills

The arrangement is great, and while I think this song isnt the same without those high notes, I'm still happy to hear this take.

As others have said the emotion needed for this song Michael Ball gets just right, plus he has a wonderful voice. Love him.

My personal opinion is that this version has more emotion throughout the performance, than the versions with the high notes, may be it is because it is Michael Ball who always gives his all to his performances.

Michael can do no wrong in my eyes this is an amazing version love love love

The awesome Michael Ball!!! No One can come close!!!!

Don’t be shy drop the whole show

What a masterpiece Jesus Christ Superstar!

“I didn’t start this” was beautiful

I love Michael Ball.

I heard Michael Ball perform Gethsemane multiple times. But his is by far the best one.

Wow. Chills. Goosebumps. What a voice What a man.

very few people can bring the house down and not even take a step.

I saw him singing this when my husband and had just started dating. I sobbed at his performance, my husband thought something was wrong, it still makes me cry even now. The passion and feeling he puts into it makes it so powerful.

This always has me in tears . For what was . What is today . First saw the film in 1973 with mom and dad , sis . All these years later now Feb 2024 in sobs practically as all the changes in my own life . Parents gone now , strong faith , believe . The songs , the lyrics always get me deep . So deep .

Excellent.

Mr. Ball's interpretation of this song is marvelous and has only gotten better throughout the years❣️

Masterpiece. Without any scream!..

After Gillan's and Neeley's interpretations, the standards for this song are set very high

Colm Wilkinson and this rendition are my two favorite performances. They are both on the same level, just different styles and capabilities; both are superb!

The first Michael Ball video and the first version of Gethsemane I watched almost a month ago. Was amazed by the power of his voice and incredible talent. A new fan was born. From that day on, I kept listening and watching him everyday. Having daily dose of Michael Ball. 😊

How is Micheal so amazing, like wow every time I watch this video, he just blows me away!

I just love this song, it’s so good for showing off what a singer is made of.

I've been listening to musicals all my life and every single time I return to JCS. It's one of the few musicals where I will sing every song from beginning to end. Still as relevant today as it was then when it first premiered. Thank you ALW for this gift.

Such an amazing performance. I just came from seeing the live Jesus Christ Superstar 50 yr. Anniversary Show at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco and came right home and played this version. It's just the best ever. I can't believe how emotional I still get when I listen to Michael sing this. A great show tonight and a great performance by Michael all those years ago. A wonderful combination.

JCS introduced me to the musicals when I was a child. I love it

I think about this video every now and then, and every time I rewatch it it’s as if I’m watching it for the first time. Michael Ball’s version of this song is absolutely unmatched. This video got me into Jesus Christ Superstar and it is now and STILL my favorite musical, and always will be. Live laugh love.

Absolutely stunning performance.

Fantastic!! Bally at his best.. Spine tingling ❤️

The Master giving 100%! 🎭

I can't pick one/ I love everything he does. He is espicially good at Andrew Lloyd Weber's works.

I prefer this version... I think sometimes acting gets in the way of the song, MB shows here you don't need to add dramatics and long pauses to show emotion in the song

I've been lucky to have seen Michael Ball numerous times live in concert performing this song. So amazing to hear it live!❤👏

Such Spectacular singer is Michael!!! Wonderful and Sublime interpretation! Thanks for sharing!!!

I have always loved his version, makes my toes curl!

I really love this version of the song and I think Michael did a great job with it!!

EXHILARATING ! Loved this heartfelt rendition, Wonderful voice ! Fantastic stage presence! Star quality !

LYRICS: Jesus: I only want to say If there is a way Take this cup away from me For I don't want to taste its poison Feel it burn me, I have changed I'm not as sure As when we started Then I was inspired Now I'm sad and tired Listen surely I've exceeded Expectations Tried for three years Seems like thirty Could you ask as much From any other man? But if I die See the saga through And do the things you ask of me Let them hate me, hit me, hurt me Nail me to their tree I'd want to know I'd want to know my God I'd want to know I'd want to know my God I'd want to see I'd want to see my God I'd want to see I'd want to see my God Why I should die Would I be more noticed Than I ever was before? Would the things I've said and done Matter any more? I'd have to know I'd have to know my Lord I'd have to know I'd have to know my Lord I'd have to see I'd have to see my Lord I'd have to see I'd have to see my Lord If I die what will be my reward? If I die what will be my reward? I'd have to know I'd have to know my Lord I'd have to know I'd have to know my Lord Why, why should I die? Oh, why should I die? Can you show me now That I would not be killed in vain? Show me just a little Of your omnipresent brain Show me there's a reason For your wanting me to die You're far too keen on where and how But not so hot on why Alright I'll die! Just watch me die! See how, see how I die! Oh, just watch me die! Then I was inspired Now I'm sad and tired After all I've tried for three years Seems like ninety Why then am I scared To finish what I started What you started I didn't start it God thy will is hard But you hold every card I will drink your cup of poison Nail me to your cross and break me Bleed me, beat me Kill me, take me now Before I change my mind

So much passion & power. Beautiful performance. What a voice.!!!!!

Thanking your sharing this version. I have watched this show since my youth.

Simply fabulous. Simply brilliant version, Perfect adaptation to this vocalist. Updated and modern. Timeless.

Michael Ball, hands down

Absolutely beautiful voice - but Neeley’s version brings me to tears every single time

Love his voice

for me the best ever .........................

Oh Wow....what a wonderful, powerful performance. Michael is totally in character here, so perfectly sung and acted

Очень проникновенно, прямо в сердце. Голос потрясающий. Плачу

Love this and I have always loved Michael Ball. Great rendition...

I wish I could upvote this video myriad times

My personal favourite version xx

Michael Balls rendition is fabulous

Wow, Michael Ball continues to astonish me

What a beautiful interpretation! I think that there is only one Ted Neeley, but Michael Ball is my favorite singer, ever, so I am really between a rock and a hard place if asked to choose! Fortunately, we have both and we do not have to choose!

I would agree that Ted Neely got it better emotionally, but this guy is amazing, also this is a performance where he sang at least three other songs, from different musicals, all show-stoppers.

Amazing truly wonderful voice ❤️🎶x

The best ever!

This piece is absolutely amazing!! It shows the brilliant skills this man has. Super human use of his Fabulous voice!!!

This is my favourite ever Michael Ball song. Saw him singing it live a couple of years ago. He got a massive standing ovation. x

I love this version pitch wise but still think Ben Forster version was so passionate and shows that difficultly Jesus is going through with that decision.

This is my absolute favorite version of this song❤. When he sings the part, "God thy will is hard. But you hold every card. I will drink your cup of poison nail me to your cross and break me..." gets me so hard in the feels😢. Michael Ball is just amazing!

There is a truthfulness that resonates in this interpretation and Mr. Ball's voice translates with gtest emotion.

Er ist der beste! Mit Herz und Seele und glaubhaft ❤️ Ich liebe ihn allein nur für dieses Lied ❤️Danke dafür das man so mit Herz und Seele dabei ist !!!!!!!

this will always be one of the best version's I have ever heard that last big note amazing everytime I listen to him sing it I say wow each time

Love this song. Doesn’t matter who sings it. Gives a little bit of insight into the mental agony that the real Jesus Christ must’ve felt before his arrest. Just hope he didn’t give God earache in the process.

Would love to meet Michael ball

Wow!

Ben Forster for sure !!!!!

I have seen this live, just wish it had been Michael Ball.

Michael Crawford's is excellent, too

Ufff!!! Impresionante también!! Maravilloso 👏👏👏

Best version of this song. Michael Ball brings so much emotion into the song.

2023 Michael Ball does it for me. Goosebumps.

Simply brilliant singing. Simply brilliant Webber composition....

That! is how it is supposed to be done! Love Michael Ball.

A beautiful rendition by Michael Ball. With regards to the falsetto , it's a rock musical , and the part that Jesus ' sings is a wailing of despair. So that part of the musical is part of the show .

It’s the clarity and richness combined with the power of his voice I love most.

this is my favorite version ever i love michael he is so great

He is amazing beyond belief! I saw Michael Ball perform this live. I wept. So glad to have this video to watch… probably daily

Amazing!

This is how old and never gets tired. The best rock opera ever......ever........ever. There is none better.

Michael Crawford sang this on a Royal Variety Performance many years ago. It was the first time I heard the song and it is the best version in my opinion. X

Michael Ball is the consummate artist and the greatest Theatre singer of all time. (Just my opinion) Whilst I love this arrangement, Steve Balsamo's rendition reduces me to tears even to this day.

Me deu vontade de chorar na primeira nota que ele cantou. Que voz linda a dele. O Hugh Panaro tb não canta a famosa nota aguda, mas pra mim não tem problema. Os dois cantores colocam tanta emoção na música que eu me arrepio e choro.

AWESOME

Wow! Amazing ❤

Michael without a doubt

Amazing

For me he is the KING OF MUSICAL....What a powerful voice ...

Hands down this is the best interpretation ever!

Powerful!

I had a huge essay comparing my preferences, but my first exposure to JCS was when I was quite young with Ted Neeley and now that I've seen Michael Ball I have to say that in my insignificant opinion, they are both amazing. The settings were very different and the ages of the actors and their voices were too. Love them both! 🙂💗

Great voice!

I really like this version of this song Edit: something about his belts are really satisfying

this version is super heartbreaking and very well interpreted, my respects to Michael

Espectacular!!!!