Food for thought-JCS is not a musical, it’s an opera (specifically a rock opera). That’s why there is no talking. I love this reaction so much-thank you!

One of my all time favorites ever! Carl Anderson definitely deserved an Oscar. His emotion was amazing. But Ted Neely deserves an Oscar Award too. Fantastic movie.

So many people have tried and failed to hit Ted Neeley's famous G5 note, it melts me. My 2 favorite songs

I feel like Kai is a solid kid because his dad Is so solid. I’m not a religious person but I admire you guys.

I was born in the 60s, grew up with this, I'm catholic, I still listen to the soundtrack to this day, have watched the movie 20 times. It actually was filmed in the holy land.

"Heaven on Their Minds" is a forever song on my top 50 playlist. This and "Last Midnight" are my favorite "villian isn't really a villian" song from a musical.

it gets me every time when I listen to Gethsemane. I cry like a baby. The emotional toll it took on Jesus a man who is fully man and God at the same time with all the anxietys and problems we all have as humans to know that he will die. JEEEZ. The symbolism of climbing a mountain to converse with God is an old testament thing, Abraham and Issac, Moses, Jesus

Ted Neeley's outstanding performance hits hard. I always cry every time I see and hear him.🙏🏾♥️♥️♥️✨

Gethsemane brings me to TEARS: EVERY TIME! SO GOOD!!!

I had the absolute honor to see Carl Anderson and Ted Neely perform these roles LIVE in Chicago when I was a teenager- and my mind was blown.. and i've been in love with this production ever since.... it's spectacular... and I want to reprise this role as a female- I've song this version of "Heaven on their minds.." so many times- it's an incredible song.

the amazing thing is ted neely to this day can still pull that G5 off. the man is 80 years old and still has the voice of an angel.

Well, I have been an athiest for over 10 years, and I think you are right when you say you don't have to be religious to like or even love this amazing opera rock. I love it so much that I almost listen to it every day, I also performed it when I was in 11th grade playing judas. And lastly, i had the chance to see it live with Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson back in the 90s.

Im not religious but it still brought me to tears. The songs are beautiful, emotive, and beyond descriptively epic xxxx

It was brilliant decision by the director to film the Garden scene from above looking down at Jesus from the viewpoint of God. It not only emphasizes the point that Jesus is engaging in a dialogue but it also makes Jesus appear small and vulnerable.

Carl Anderson is the truth and Ted Neeley's "Gethsemane" is on my top 10 songs - what an epic depiction of this Weber/Rice track. The crescendo, the build up, in Gethsemane is everything. The original cast recording is the only version I can listen to. I love all the musical choices on this channel. And two quality choices from Jesus Christ Superstar.

NO WAY, i saw this movie a while back in the early 2000s and im not religious and i sing these songs on a weekly basis. These people are SO talented what a flick.

This story is so beautiful. Really makes you see and understand the humanity of the people involved in this, which makes their sacrifice all the more meaningful. I feel like the creators of Jesus Christ Superstar understood the message of Jesus way better than many modern-day christians and even members of the Catholic Church. And Judas, who has been portrayed as evil throughout history, makes so much more sense as a person in this representation of him than in all the tales I was taught in the 10 years that I spent in a Catholic school. Really JCSS is an outstanding piece of art and it's a shame that some people think (our thought in the past) that this play/movie was wrong for the way on which it told the story of the last days of Jesus Christ.

The cadence in the dads voice is just so soothing and calming. I bet this kid had the best childhood!

The composition and lyrics of this movie is so freakin masterful and incomparable. And this guitar riffs. The range of voices needed for the whole score. It’s really one of the great musicals. My boyfriend and I watch it for Easter too and we aren’t even religious. Just lovers of music.

Just listened to this today !!! And epic classic!!! No one will ever do what Carl Anderson & Ted Neeley did An absolute masterpiece!!! Much love from Cincinnati 🎶

I love this movie! I watch it every Easter. Ted Neeley as Jesus, wow, just wow.

If you liked this one with Ted Neely check out his farewell tour when he is now in his seventies maybe eighties it is phenomenal out of this world and his voice on that high note

I'm not religious but I love Jesus Christ Superstar because of the rock music & the vibe is great love it. I love Les Miserables that's a great musical you should watch that one of the best.

I got to see Neeley and Anderson in the broadway production live twice in the early 1990’s, it was amazing hearing those voices in the flesh. Big fan of the movie too, iconic and deep stuff.

OMG. I grew up to this! This is awesome. I didn't realize people know about this. This father and son duo is beautiful.

Have you noticed that when Judas sings at the beginning of the movie the scenario is similar to when Jesus sings in despair and doubt after the last supper? One with sun and arid terrain, the other at night and between rocks that he is climbing... this movie is full of symbolism. Another example is when Judas, after he dies, sings, he appears as a rock star while Jesus is never seen again.

Carl Anderson...unbelievable vocal performance

Love this reaction video. This movie is integral to my existence too. In the past couple of years my 30 something daughter has fallen in love with it as well. It’s a special thing when art that defines a part of me clicks with my kid. ❤

I just watched the movie and the musical this weekend, and I'm obsessed, I love the songs! Thanks for this reaction :)

I used to be a dancer and our recital theme one year was "Happy Birthday Broadway". I was digging for broadway songs that spoke to me and found Gethsemane. I did my solo to it but by a different artist and I had to hold back tears while performing because it hit on such a spiritual level but as a dancer you have to tap into your emotions so it was a struggle but beautiful performance. The next year was a struggle too lol. "At The Movies" was that theme and I chose "Who Wants To Live Forever" by Queen from Highlander. Man dancing is such an emotional experience when you're telling a story through your body movements and facial expressions. Don't know where i was going with all that but there you go😂

This is my absolute favorite song from the movie, and I'm a near devoted of the movie, having seen it nearly 100 times. Ted Neely's voice is remarkable! I had the extreme honor of doing JCS in community theater and played and sang Jesus' part. Thank you for this guys!

I had the pleasure to see carl anderson and ted neeley do this rock opera in person, It was fantastic and inspring my favorite movie of all time have seen it 100,s of times throughout the last 50 years first on vhs then on cd now on blu-ray

Jesucristo Superstar, la mejor ópera rock de todos los tiempos ❤❤

The cast in the film version are every bit as awesome as the original album cast. I've seen this done on stage - and been fortunate to actually play in the band a time or two - and I can tell you, you have to have solid rock singers to cast this show! Loved reliving this with you! (I also got to hear Ted Neely reprise the role onstage in 199? - still amazing!)

25:47 love that you said “why me”. We were so mad when my young uncle with three young kids was diagnosed with cancer again, and was dying. But he comforted us, instead of us comforting him, and he always said “why not me”. We even have bracelets with that saying on it and wear them daily since he passed.

I love this version the best.

This movie and show didn’t enter my life until almost a decade ago when I heard my local movie theatre was doing a screening of it and some of the cast members would be there… had never seen it until that night but I was curious and decided to check it out and it was amazing! Got to meet and take a pic with the men who played Simon Zealotes, Caiaphas, Annas, and Pontius Pilate (who has since passed away a few years ago - RIP Barry Dennen) - I also got to meet Ted Neeley who was also there and let me tell you he was the nicest person ever… the first thing he said to me when he saw me was that I had a beautiful smile that reminded him of his niece 🥹❤️ An absolutely lovely guy! It was an amazing first experience with a movie and I have a soft spot for it ever since that night (Heaven on Their Minds is one of my absolute favorite songs ever and still can’t get over Ted’s wails in Gethsemene)! ❤

One of my all-time favorites as well. I could (and have!) watched it over and over, and beloved clips on KZfaq now. Also loved the live concert version with John Legend-again, great voices in both versions-makes all the difference. Powerful stuff. It’s good to remember that it came first as an album before it came to the stage, but OH am I grateful that it evolved beyond the fantastic LP into a truly soul-stirring piece of art.

My uncle's death reminded me of this movie because he played it so much and I watched his lip movements to learn the lyrics. I came to KZfaq researching the Song "Heaven...." Just goosebumps what a brilliant performance. The lyrics, theatrics, and instruments are just brilliant. Glad to see people just as enthused ...

Thank you for the analysis. I used to listen to this because of my lovely father every sunday in my Childhood. For me too the performance of Carl Anderson is amazing and my best on JSCSS. I really love getsemane and Superstar as 2 and 3. Mindblowing production from 70'.

I've seen the movie many times growing up; as a child of the 70s, but my greatest memory was the play. Ted Neely did a 25th anniversary of the play, and I got to see it. When he came out on stage to take his bow, it was almost like being in the presence of our lord and savor. I was flying for days afterwards

Emotional, intense, fabulous performing, powerfull,...I 've listen others but no one compares with this one. This is my favorite cast,... EVER!! HAPPY EASTER!! ✝️🙏🏻

Top songs of all time..heaven on their mind. I was somehow BLESSED enough to see this live as well probably about 20 after it came out and I was in love with it even then

Finally a musical! Hope there are more musicals to come. Love the TV special with John Legend.

We watched it every easter. I'm 55 now and still do.

"LIsten, Jesus, to the warning I give...." from 3 miles away.... ;) Anderson and Neeley both are amazing singers. I don't know if you're familiar with the custom, but the part at the start of Gethsemane where Jesus asks "will no one wait with me?" is actually from the Bible, and there are some Catholic churches where you can sign up to be the designated "waiter," the person who waits with Jesus. Each person picks the hour of the day, and day of the week, that works best for them, but the chapel is never empty. Whatever hour it is, someone is waiting.

Praying for the Good News of Jesus Christ to reach all peoples of the world.

I adore this rock opera starting with the original London recording. I watch the movie every two or years. When the movie came out in 1973 I went three nights in a row and took a different person to each. I've seen the play several times and in 1994 I saw the live play in Nashville with both Ted Neely and Carl Anderson. What a great experience. It's a top 10 album (both versions) forever.

They call it a musical while my opinion is that it`s a rock opera.....and I love it...... saw it with school when it was out and I was 12...... so 50 years ago (well almost) What an event that was, and it sparked the love for rock, symphonic rock and metal...... and next June we go to see a Dutch version in the theaters...... can`t wait.

A was directed by Norman Jewison, a brilliant director who also directed Fiddler On The Roof before this. In fact, it was on the set of Fiddler that this idea was presented to him. Barry Dennen, who sings the part of Pilate on both the original record and in this movie and was also playing a role in Fiddler, presented the album to Norm and Jewison loved the idea of a movie from the album. He took the idea to Universal who green lit the movie and the rest is history. Norm is the reason this movie is such a work of art. Norm cast both Neeley and Anderson as the roles of Judas and Jesus. What a great casting choice. I spoke to Ted once he told me that he wasn’t even in the running for the part since there were bigger names already being considered, but he took Norm out to lunch one day and was able to convince him he was the right choice. Norm style is imprinted all over the direction, his shot choices and use of crane shots are beautiful. This wouldn’t be the same without Norm and would have never happened.

"You can turn up if you like"... score.

One of the best songs of all time. So happy people are encountering it!!

Powerful performance and memorable songs. 🎼 Indeed a classical rock opera film... so good!❤ Been here for decades. JCS is my one and movie i watched more than 20x.❤

Love this movie!

I saw carl Anderson and Ted Neely atthe Wang Center in Boston. This was ted Neelys last performance as Jesus In Boson. He just could make you cry, he had so much power. It was no doubt the best performance ever. and the most memorable. Second, was Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. But Ted Neely has set thr bar so high.

Hi guys. I've gone the rabbit hole of watching reactions to JCS. Most I've seen are Ted Neeley in Gethsemane but his one is one of my favorite songs in the movie. I grew up on this soundtrack; we sang this on car rides and I was ALWAYS Judas. Carl Anderson is absolutely incredible -- in both vocals and emoting. I do believe this is the most genius creation. Thanks, guys!

such good songs, love that you guys reacted to this!

Good call- putting the two greatest numbers in modern musical theater head to head. Impossible to chose which is "best." Both are perfect- perfectly written lyrics, perfectly sung to the best music of Andrew Lloyd Webber's career, which is really saying something. "The I was inspired...": now I'm simply amazed.

I’m no Christian, but this is gold❤❤

I've watched this perhaps 100 times..never gets ol f

One of my Favorite musicals of all time, so happy to see you guys react to it.

Fun fact, this is officially recognised as a rock opera, not a musical 😃

I saw this live at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, TX. Sebastian Bach played Jesus and it blew me away. My favorite version of Gethsamane is Colm Wilkinson. I suffered a spinal cord injury, and am a singer. The first time I was able to really belt out a song again was in the shower, to Gethsamane. When I get overwhelmed, I listen to it and sing it loud. I'm no Jesus by any means, but it makes me feel better. It's really cool to see your pops bringing this type of music to the channel. Cheers from Texas, y'all!

I have no idea what this is about but I’m so glad to learn. You both really help me with learning culture and how it affects people old and young.

1:23 my dad had that original soundtrack!!! My brother stepped on the record when we were younger and I thought my dad was going to die!!!

Mi película favorita desde que la vi la primera vez estando en España el año 1975. Me emociono cada vez que vuelvo a verla y siento que a pesar de los años que pasan, esta película logra emocionar a jóvenes de esta época. Confirmo una vez más mi Fe y amor a Nuestro Señor Jesucristo!! Saludos desde Santiago de Chile

I really enjoyed listening to you guys talk about this! wonderful video, you are both very insightful.

Great review guys thanks for playing the second song straight through

Love "Jesus crist superstar" musical, love your reaction!

I watch your channel from time to time, but found you while searching for the TV special with John Legend to watch tonight. I love Tim Minchin as Judas version one can find on KZfaq as well. Saw the movie in the theater as a 9 year old. I always enjoy the different interpretations. For instance, the light making the cross at the crucifixion of Legend's production is gorgeous if you haven't seen it.

Love this movie! I’ve met Ted several times .

I really liked you two but now I just totally fell in love! One of my all time favorite productions... oh yeah, I officially subscribed. So grateful I got to spend some amazing quality time with Ted Neeley, Yvonne Elliman and Barry Dennen, they are amazing human beings! Heart broken Carl Anderson passed before I could meet him.

I first saw this in 1998, when the hair and fashion's looked more dated than today! It upscaled to HD beautifully.

I'm so like your dad. This movie is a part of my personality. I'm 33 now, I heard it when I was 14, since then I'm in love with it.

Ted Neely did this every night ( almost) for 40 years. His voice never failed him. Amazing.

20:58 Some people get really mad about this musical and this part, they don’t believe Jesus ever questioned God and they get angry!

A great discussion and appreciation of music gentlemen. Thank you for sharing the experience.

Never seen The FrontRoom until today. I am now subscribed and full bell ringing notifications. One of my all time fav films JCSS. My two fav songs also. Firstly, I really enjoyed observing you both watching this. Your relationship is so adorable. Kai was very discerning in his observations and his thoughts on the subject matter. I esp liked his take on the Gethsemane song - how Jesus walked away from those He came to save in order to make His way to God for the strength He needed to go through with it. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. His human frailty, like us, He needed to be made ready. He is teaching us only by going to the Father, God, can we be strengthened to take this journey as a disciple of Jesus. We could NEVER do it in our own strength without His Holy Spirit. In the Bible He went away three times for an hour to pray (for three hours in total ) and it says that He sweat drops of blood (Luke 22:44) because He was made flesh - Almighty God having to become a human man in order to fulfil His destiny. Be the saviour of humanity - IF, we choose to follow Him. It’s important to remember, Tim Rice was not and is not a believer. It amazes me how he can write such lyric and not be a believer. The lyrics he wrote ‘what I started, what You started, I didn’t start it.’ Are his own thoughts and not Biblically accurate. As Jesus Himself, chose to be the Lamb of God to take away the sins of the world. He and God are ONE. Here is scripture: “Then I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a scroll written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals. And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?” And no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to look into it, and I began to weep loudly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to look into it. And one of the elders said to me, “Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.” And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. And he went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who was seated on the throne.” ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬-‭7‬ ‭ESV‬‬ It really surprised me that you two are not Christians. Hope you both decide to accept Jesus’ as Lord one day. By far the best decision I ever made. Lastly, in the beginning I really laughed at the way his dad corrected himself when he started to sing with Judas - I did laugh. I do that too. Love you both. Apologies this was such a long post. I had a lot to say 🙏🏼❤️‍🔥😂

Blessed Easter to you both! 😊 Anderson's melodic wailing reminded me of Yebba's insane performance of "My Mind" - PLEAAASEEE react to it, or anything of Yebba's😄❤❤

I understood this part of the bible more from this movie than I ever did in church. I still have the album and it is well worn.

I grew up on this movie. I can’t believe you guys are reacting to it. I was just thinking about this move the other day.

As an Atheist…….i learned all the words in one day at the age of 10, in 1973. I’ve seen it live 15 times and it still gut punches me with how beautiful it is.

My father and uncle had been listening somehow this rock-opera in former USSR. I was a teenage when wached it in 90s. And I loved it so much. I'm criyng looking at you experiencing it together.

I love the fact that he makes the commitment to die before he has the visions of his future depictions. That says to me he committed to the plan with no assurance that it would be worth it, and the visions were sent to help firm up the commitment, not make him commit in the first place. Also the constant climb as he searches for his answers but stops climbing as soon as he has them. A more Human Jesus is always more compelling then a more Divine Jesus. This is a Jesus that CAN walk away but CHOOSES not to. A Devine Jesus would never walk away because it was pre-ordained. There would be no free choice. Jesus choosing to sacrifice himself actually is a sacrifice because he is giving up his life when he didn't actually have to.

Judas's cries echoing through the canyons at the end is incredible. HE WONT LISTEN TO ME OH

Fully man and fully God. The thought that He could "change his mind" is terrifying.

Ted Neeley is just perfect, and Carl goes along. I suggest you take a look at Ted singing this year the same music, to feel his voice.

Fantastic! JCS is one of my all time favorites. You guys are great!

Wow, I love your reaction. First time watching. Carl Anderson's performance on this song has long been one of my very favorites and is right up there with Judy Garland singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow in the Wizard of Oz. Listening to these songs always gets me very emotional, growing up as I did in Catholic school in the late 70's.

I was 14 when this movie was released. It was controversial, so I was shocked when my dad took my 2 brothers and me to see it. It was so amazing to see it portrayed on a big screen and hear the music coming from all sides. I also had the album with the original cast singing. I wore it out!! Thanks so much for sharing your reactions with us and taking me back to my youth. Many happy memories. ✌️❤️

thanks to share this great songs , and your analysis :))

I love how you explain about the songs and what was happening at the time.

I feel the same about this movie, especially this scene. Tears always fall when I watch it.

Ian Gillan of Deep Purple sang this on the original cast album. I think he set the standard and no one has bettered his performance since.

I just discovered you guys while searching for reactions to this movie! It’s like watching for the first time even though I just watched it for the millionth time a couple weeks ago with Ted Neely in attendance in Dallas for the 50th anniversary screening! I got to meet and talk with him. Such a great guy and awesome movie ❤

I’m not as religious as I once was, but I’ve always loved Jesus Christ Superstar. There are those who think the film is blasphemous, because Jesus couldn’t question God’s will because He is God in human flesh. However, Christian theology says that Jesus is fully human and fully divine, so from a human perspective He could definitely question God’s will and purpose, although He knew from both perspectives what would happen. Great reaction from both of you.

FINALLY - someone who enjoys this movie almost as much as I do. Lost track of how many times I've watched the movie, and there's songs on every mix disc I burn. I could see it was all you could do to not sing along throughout the entire song. It's just that good and important of a movie, and the most spiritual I ever get. Enjoy.

With all respect to Ted Neeley who was really great in the movie, but one has to hear Ian Gillan's performance on the JCS album. Gillan (of the Deep Purple fame) was the original Jesus, the vocal parts were written for him specifically.. and his intepretation shapes the role to this day. He was a vocal powerhouse on the JCS album already, though his vocal peak came a few years later (as witnessed on Deep Purple Made In Japan).

Great reaction.

You can tell he really loves his father. Goals.