He is amazing,...the range, the purity of his voice, the emotion and technical skill combine for an impeccable performance every time. I did wonder if there was some trick to producing the tears, but... he puts so much into the song it's more like a prayer.. it made me cry too.
@@Madmen604 I remember him saying the song gets to him every time. The tears are real. I thought perhaps he was in pain from straining something from those high notes.
Agree - I’ve watch him perform this song in so many videos - never get tired of it and he seems to feel the agony of Jesus in this song. And hits and holds those high notes . Absolutely amazing !
Well, Cap'nQuirky, i think I'm on the very same trail now. Have absolutely had me breath taken by the piece since our buddy Cathal Moloney sang it in our Cabaret Musical last month... and now I've begun studying it... (just as an exercise!!)... Ive also watched couple other artists, but... for me, only Steve Balsamo has it . The special connection with it, hits the spot on many many levels. Fair dues to ANYBODY that would attempt the song, but Steve just breathes life into it..... 🎶💗💗💗🌹💗💗💗🎶
I’ve heard many different people attempt this song, and out of those who use the falsetto technique (unlike, for example, Ted Neely who does more of a screaming technique) I’ve found that Balsamo really has the strongest falsetto. He holds the note out for a long time, has control over his pitch, has even vibrato... Other people seem to struggle hitting the notes, but with Balsamo it seems effortless.
Unbelievable performance...!!! The best for this role...and he cryyyy!!! A great tenor...!!! He feel it so much that he can t not stop crying...lucky mam she have a great voice in her house...and a beautiful son...
1997 Steve Balsamo is the epitome of everything I could ever want in a man. Musical, passionate, a man of God (I'm assuming here), long hair, loves his mother and extremely talented.
I have watched him sing this over and over in different venues and his tears always come. He feels those words so deeply. I was lucky enough to see him in Jesus Christ Super Star in London in 1997. Tears came to my eyes during that song and as I looked around, I saw men wiping their eyes too. How could you not. He has such a sweet, gentle nature as I imagined Jesus did.i can see why Andrew Lloyd Webber picked him among all the others.
Best 'Superstar' voice I've ever heard. He has that deep Welsh chest voice but also a terrific range (without squealing), just smooth, clear and altogether engaging. I'd love to hear him in Les Miserable or any other musical theatre. He must be in his 40's now, hope he tours Canada some day. Impeccable.
To hear Steve Balsamo sing "Bring Him Home" from "Les Miserables" live, go here. This recording was made at Proms In The Park, Swansea, Wales, U.K. on September 13, 2003. Enjoy!!: soundcloud.com/wikidenia/bring-him-home-from-les-miserableslive
I was lucky to see him the musical live while I was at college. I was in tears during Gethsemane. Being a huge fan of deep purple at the time says something too
I love this interpretation as well as other interpretations of this song! Different vocal styles, different emotions, but for me, they all send shivers down my spine because they're all beautiful in their own unique way! To all the people who played Jesus in the past 40 years, thank u so much!!!!
Wonderful!!! What an enormous joy to see an interview from back in the day, with a lovely young impressive Steve, and mummy sitting in the audience....Man, the pride that lady must've felt. Love you and your deeply moving Gethsemane so, Steve
NOTE: youtube link at bottom of message for Balsamo. After listening to a NUMBER of singers perform this song, from all over the world and in different languages, HIS is, by far, the best. Great performer. He was in production at this time, so he was "in character" -- and kept that, whenever he sang this in the years to come. His best rendition I've discovered, so far, is 'Lawrence Olivier Awards 1997 " . He's in a suit, but does get in character after a bit .. ENJOY -- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CJ6WSjtmxNM.html
Before this I thought no one could best Ted Neely. Well it was a mistake. Steve Balsamo managed! And he seems so wired during the interview, almost trembling. I wonder if this is because the song really affects him so deeply.
