Raúl Esparza's Emotional "Hallelujah"

Raúl Esparza's Emotional "Hallelujah" | The Kennedy Center

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6 жыл бұрын

Raúl Esparza delivers a powerful and moving performance of "Hallelujah" on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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@AlexiLaihoFan 6 жыл бұрын

“The perp was found singing Hallelujah right outside the bodega” *Ice T Voice*

@slwebb78 5 жыл бұрын

I’m dying 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

@sarahroberts9597 5 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 💀

@ruthgomes3329 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@giannarubino5072 4 жыл бұрын

I’m WHEEZING 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@reannahennis44 4 жыл бұрын

Travis Williams 🤣👏

@michaelaadair6830 6 жыл бұрын

Any one else just come here cause they want to see if barba can sing

@haytonthomas 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely :-)

@Morgan4746 6 жыл бұрын

Lmao 😂😂😂 yep but i already knew. And boy is he good

@justaperson1918 6 жыл бұрын

Michaela Adair maybe..

@cadenv7736 6 жыл бұрын

Michaela Adair yeah lol

@horakhtythecreator6911 6 жыл бұрын

Guilty as charged

@ruby5787 6 жыл бұрын

This man can sing, he can act, and he's gorgeous. What can't he do?

@lilmonstersmiler 6 жыл бұрын

Robyn Johnson IKR

@cherylyaz3328 6 жыл бұрын

You are so correct!!!! He's amazing!!!!

@FallenAziraphale 6 жыл бұрын

It's my goal in life to marry that man. Or at least be half as awesome as he is.

@ashleydragons866 6 жыл бұрын

I want to marry this man

@junichis.5097 6 жыл бұрын

Close the deal with Benson?

@xaviotesharris891 5 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.

@jonaslaird8649 2 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 🧡💚😭

@faigler 5 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.

@1995milo 3 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.

@mareikes59 Жыл бұрын

That would be wonderful. 🎤🎹🥰

@rosanneperkins9516 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!

@natperrell6816 Жыл бұрын

the look on his face at the end… he even made HIMSELF see god w that one

@kerpat Ай бұрын

oh yes, he had a moment.

@alwaysmom47 Ай бұрын

I want to know what hurt this man so badly that he could sing this song with such true emotion 😭

@DragonPrincessAoife Ай бұрын

This was a 10 year memorial for 9/11, if I remember right.

@PatPingue 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

@christophercoles4401 9 ай 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.

@wmbookworm96 3 жыл бұрын

Raul is my new obsession, his talent just takes my breath away 🤭

@liz326522 3 жыл бұрын

Mine too! Fascinated by this beautiful soul.

@Camelia9251 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I hope we will see more of him, as he is supposed to return to svu too :)

@murphyholroyd 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, we need a Raul cd and dvd concert please ❤️

@debbieschultz9768 3 жыл бұрын

Plus he’s drop dead gorgeous!!!

@azvascos7542 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!!

@jeanfiegel6252 4 ай бұрын

I come in over & over because I cannot belive this man's talent. What a gift!!

@olivias9480 4 жыл бұрын

Frederick Chilton singing Hallelujah is not an image I can get out of my head now.

@erin_bluee 4 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

@YouWouldntStealABag 3 жыл бұрын

Omg yes if we can’t have a 4th season of Hannibal could we at least have a musical episode 😂

@lucasribotta2020 2 жыл бұрын

@@erin_bluee Hannibal: the musical

@mike.marziliano24601 19 күн бұрын

Should’ve been the finale music instead of love crime lol

@EthalaRide 6 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.

@allieblake477 4 жыл бұрын

EthalaRide god damn. Preach.

@rolig49 4 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@Ak-rg2ik 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I love this man!

@johngrout6039 3 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.

@merrilynstanger7241 2 жыл бұрын

Second that !

@barkerbikepirate4916 3 күн 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.

@LARRYINNYC 6 жыл бұрын

This is the best version of "Hallelujah" I ever heard. The passion of this voice is worth a grammy award.

@tash8430 6 жыл бұрын

I literally just said the same thing then read your comment

@harrietmeaders7380 6 жыл бұрын

Larry Zamparelli I totally agree.

@izzyo.5218 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure he’s been nominated for a tony once or twice

@toniobroly6462 4 жыл бұрын

The best version is of Jeff Buckley

@henryettakidd4641 4 жыл бұрын

@@izzyo.5218 He has been nominated for a tony 4 times! Check out some of his interviews.

@KT-dz3ch 6 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.

@MrRichDavid 5 жыл бұрын

Amen...good to hear from someone there.....You were blessed!

@michelemcfrederick8624 5 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.

@unnatural6edq 5 жыл бұрын

I would have KILLED to have been there!! LUCKY!!!

@wallishenderson7382 5 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.

@symposiumwineevents7044 5 жыл бұрын

Wallis Henderson it was the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

@NatashaSekuloski Ай бұрын

This is by far the very best rendition of this song.

@kingofcairo4720 4 жыл бұрын

If I'm ever getting married I'm saving up for Raul to sing at my wedding

@gorse9030 10 ай бұрын

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.

@christina-zh3vh Жыл бұрын

Had no idea ADA Barba could sing.. love 😍

@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 10 ай бұрын

It was definitely amazing:) Seeing k.d. Lang perform it live remains one of the most goose pimply experiences.

@janegael 3 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!

@davidbonfiglio5163 5 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.

@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. 🥰

@slimtee2 Ай бұрын

Had no idea Raul had it in him. This is pure raw talent. He’s singing it like he’s at rehearsal.

@kathleencummings8081 6 ай бұрын

I thought I had a favorite version...until I saw this. His rendition just guts me.

@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 10 ай 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 9 ай бұрын

That was my first thought, too!

@julielashomb4370 6 ай бұрын

Or Jean Valjean in Les Mis 😍

@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.

@beckic54 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, just wow! Now I want to see him portray Javert in "Les Miserables".

@devinmceachern6619 4 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-ff8pr 4 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 ?

@UnicornsandFaeries 2 жыл бұрын

He would be unbelievably awesome in such a role. This guy can do ANYTHING!

@KatHooligan 6 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad Barba is pursuing his dream as a professional singer:')

@gyomartin7949 4 ай бұрын

His more of a Broadway actor

@diablo121675 6 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.

@strivingformindfulness2356 5 жыл бұрын

Sue Davis He's starring in _Hamlet_ in Chicago, IL, Spring 2019.

@janiceciravola617 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@djdub21 2 жыл бұрын

Im in awww and in love ☺ 💘

@justathoughtmyfriend1403 Жыл бұрын

Right. No wonder I was drawn to him. My spirit was connecting the musician in me to more than just law drama.

@joyceb.8194 5 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!

@LittleMissV 4 жыл бұрын

I loved this guy as Chilton. He’s my favorite Chilton thus far. The King of Sass!

@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.

@menchielota8304 6 жыл бұрын

If this is how he winds up after a stressful day at court... am speechless.

@dwenjp 4 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful rendition of this song. Raúl is an incredible singer. ❤️

@bb22602 4 жыл бұрын

He looks kinda stunned at the end - "Did I just do that?"

@a1laurie 3 жыл бұрын

He’s coming out of his immersion into the song. Truly an artist.

@paulpuiwolee8868 4 ай бұрын

I'm so touched... What an artist, a soul that should get so much more recognition...

@subhastianestdahlnepali9749 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful song, beautiful interpretation, beautiful man. I'm left with few words.

@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

@kerpat Ай бұрын

He sings with his whole being. I finally got to see him live in a show last weekend in Berkeley. He is transcendent. The talent. That voice. Got to meet him post show and he was kind and humble.

@Lunasent 6 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!

@littlek920able 6 жыл бұрын

Lunasent I cried like a baby on his last episode 😢

@nothanks2575 6 жыл бұрын

Is he coming back?

@Lunasent 6 жыл бұрын

OMG SAME!!!!

@Lunasent 6 жыл бұрын

They left the window open for him. So I freaking HOPE so! I'm a hardcore Barson shipper!

@savanaofray4426 5 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

@aaronjackson2126 Жыл бұрын

I didn't think he could sing. I almost shed a tear because of this music.

@margaretgarside5617 10 ай бұрын

I assumed he could, since he worked with Steven Sondheim.

@lindaprantil1004 2 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.

@RC-vv6nr 2 ай бұрын

This is by far the best of the best, powerful, dynamic and certainly emotional…

@bluevioletandlilac Жыл бұрын

Holy shit, his singing is ridiculously amazing.

@analucca465 Жыл бұрын

He's a complete actor and Singer! Congratlations from Brazil

@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.

@ammaopoku5397 4 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!

@maryramos3612 5 ай бұрын

I agree 100 %

@gyomartin7949 14 күн 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!

@destinacastillo3108 6 жыл бұрын

I find him so attractive 😍😍

@mary.gcarpenter1490 5 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.

@grapegoysprivateaccount32 5 жыл бұрын

He was my favorite of the bunch

@Agrillot6 4 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.

@sassythriftlife 3 жыл бұрын

He’s back on the show in January. Just announced last week. So excited!!

@mary.gcarpenter1490 3 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.

@starbuckhan 6 жыл бұрын

Raul seriously needs to release an album!!!

@hilarycohen1470 4 жыл бұрын

Get the recording of the recent revival of Company. He played Bobby.

@Ak-rg2ik 3 жыл бұрын

Check out tick tick boom!

@anaceciliagamboagarcia5024 3 жыл бұрын

@@hilarycohen1470 yes

@taniaroberts9302 6 ай бұрын

He’s dreamy

@jgustafson14 Жыл бұрын

The best version there is.

@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 ❤️

@thissignupisretarded 3 ай бұрын

Spectacular. The Pianist is also quite remarkable. A beautifully sensitive accompaniment.

@debmorton3310 Жыл бұрын

Holy cow!! He blows everyone else who has sung this out of the water!!!

@irenewilson2790 10 ай 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 ❤

@anarreed Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, I was exhausted for him at the end!

@janeentumbao8690 9 ай бұрын

This man is fn amazing!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤

@carmeldebertaut5736 4 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.

@pennyarmstrong8541 3 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

@mina233 11 ай бұрын

This and Tommy Johansson's performances are completely touching and mesmerizing.

@gaillawrie5506 Жыл бұрын

The best!

@jacobmccain8794 Жыл бұрын

This is the best version of this song I’ve ever heard now in my opinion!

@mcustodio1964 Жыл бұрын

Omg! That was so beautiful. I got terary eyed. I felt it in my soul. Bravo!

@eduardom.8766 6 жыл бұрын

One of the only renditions of Hallelujah that captured the late Leonard Cohen’s emotion and gusto. Perfect.

@marykitzmillerhorsemanship4551 6 жыл бұрын

Eduardo Flores I thought the same. This one was more "Cohen-esque" than the others.

@pacaluvr7963 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@maryboehm8428 Жыл бұрын

He gave the best performance of this song that I've ever heard

@maryrausch36 3 жыл бұрын

It's his eyes when he sings "every breath we drew was Hallelujah"

@iamaussie Жыл бұрын

He is so amazing!!!!

@M.Kpunkt 11 ай бұрын

❤️‍🔥 again and again and again....✨✨✨ love this voive and this song and this and this incredible man... by far the best, most emotional, honest and beautiful interpretation of this song.. love you Raúl ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

@MsSara1925 8 ай бұрын

Great Performance. Excellent Actor on Law & Order SVU

@joannbradford7736 Жыл бұрын

STANDING OVATION!

@mikshayne 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Raul. Masterful. Personal. Hauntingly beautiful. Unforgettable!

@barbwarner9528 Жыл бұрын

Wow... this guy is the entire package!!! Beautiful rendition

@Cooks27 10 ай бұрын

This performance brought me to tears…love is not a victory march

@jan2bratt 4 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.

@poodlejoyl3531 Жыл бұрын

His Singing is Beautiful & Heart warming.

@ginnyrulli2205 Жыл бұрын

gorgeous voice, wonderful interpretation, a beautiful surprise from a very handsome man.

@FurryBloke 6 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

@brwneyez803 4 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.

@davidrmorris 4 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.

@jennybrandt5188 Жыл бұрын

He is so talented. I love listening to him sing and have also enjoyed watching him on "Law & Order."

@cynthiacopland8634 Жыл бұрын

Passionate singer & commanding performer gets me every time ♥️♥️♥️

@mchllwoods 6 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!!!

@aintnolittlegirl9322 6 жыл бұрын

I've heard so many versions of this song. This just topped them all. Bravo, Raul!

@suryclind 6 жыл бұрын

wow...tears down my face...so magnificent...Bravo Mr. Esparza !!!!

@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!