Andrew lloyd webbers seminal rock musical, jesus christ superstar, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a new production at the lyceum in london. The musical is mostly sungthrough, with little spoken dialogue. Ian gillan jesus christ superstar original london concept recording music. Ian gillan jesus christ superstar original london concept. After a couple of abortive projects, he formed the ian gillan band with guitarist ray fenwick, bassist john gustafson, keyboardist mike moran, and drummer mark nauseef in 1975. Sep 12, 2014 ian gillan faced an early decision between deep purple and jesus christ superstar. Jesus christ superstar 1970 full cd musicals on line. Jesus christ superstar mca original cast recording ian. Deep purples ian gillan played the role of jesus and his interpretation of this immortal cut defined all the upcoming ones. The live production of jesus christ superstar is happening tonight april 1 and you can listen to john legend and sara. The album musical is a musical dramatisation of the last.
As for roger and ian, well, they just sound great on. Jesus christ superstar, the album, is one of the most intense pieces of work released in the music history. About jesus christ superstar a rock opera the first version of the lloyd webberrice classic, this album features the vocal talents of ian gillan, murray head, yvonne elliman, and more. The story is loosely based on the gospels accounts of the last week of jesus life. Mar 07, 2015 jesus christ super star is a 1970 rock opera by andrew lloyd webber and tim rice. Jesus christ superstar original studio cast 2012 remastered edition. Ian gillan born on 19 august 1945, is a rock music vocalist best known as the lead singer for legendary rock band deep purple. All of that recording, along with virtually uninterrupted worldwide touring, took its toll on gillan, who was hospitalized for exhaustion in october. Ian gillan, the lead singer of the 60s rock group deep purple, originated the title role on the album version of jesus christ superstar, which was released to great acclaim and controversy. This is a beautiful remastering of the original, and retains all the beauty i remember from my original vinyl without any of the pops, clicks and scratches that are inevitable on the older medium. Deep purples ian gillan almost had the power to make.
The musical is sungthrough, with no spoken dialogue. Ian gillan was becoming a superstar with deep purple when he played one in jesus christ superstar, starring on the cast album released on 12 october 1970. Jesus christ super star is a 1970 rock opera by andrew lloyd webber and tim rice. Jesus christ superstar started life as a most improbable concept album from an equally unlikely label, decca records, which had not, until then, been widely known for groundbreaking musical efforts. The core members of deep purple first saw ian gillan in 1969 as part of a precursor group called episode six. Ian gillan, murry head, yvonne elliman, barry dennen, mike dabo. Alan doggett ian gillan jesus christ superstar orchestra. I only want to say if there is a way take this cup away from me for i dont want to taste its poison feel it burn me, i have changed im not as sure. This is the best available jesus christ superstar recording on cd and according to the liner notes due to various circumstances this is as good as its ever gonna get. Sep 28, 2012 ian gillan jesus christ superstar gethsemane i only want to say 1970 duration. Ian gillan jesus christ superstar cd2 1970 listen online.
Jesus christ superstar gethsemane i only want to say. Jesus christ superstar soundtrack 1970 download torrent. This is the original version of this wonderful aria from jesus christ superstar. The story is loosely based on the gospels accounts of the last week of jesus life, beginning with the preparation for the arrival of jesus and his. Jesus christ superstar original studio cast jesus christ. At the end of 1982, ian gillan disbanded gillan, announcing that he had to rest his vocal cords on doctors orders. He began singing in bands while still in his teens, the most notable of which were the javelins 19621964 and episode six 19651969. For a detailed presentation of all recordings ever. The original jesus christ superstar cast album can be bought here.
After playing to sellout crowds again in many countries, superstar was adapted to film in 1973. Ian gillan jesus christ superstar gethsemane i only want to say 1970 duration. And of course here are all the studio albums of ian with deep purple. Find recording details and track inforamtion for jesus christ superstar, musical. Jesus christ superstar 1970 original london concept recording. Jesus christ superstar soundtrack 1970 download torrent tpb. Jesus christ superstar was brought to apple as a new project because ian gillan from deep purple sang on the demo and another friend, johnny gustafson, the bass player from liverpools the big three, played on it. Download jesus christ superstar soundtrack 1970 torrent or any other torrent from the audio music. Jesus christ superstar is a 1973 american musical drama film directed by norman jewison and cowritten by jewison and melvyn bragg based on the andrew lloyd webbertim rice 1970 rock opera of the same name. Gethsemane i only want to say jesus christ superstar. Main cast ian gillan jesus christ murray head judas iscariot yvonne elliman mary magdalene. The album musical is a musical dramatisation of the last week of the life of jesus christ, beginning with his entry into jerusalem and ending with the crucifixion. Initially influenced by elvis presley, gillan started and fronted several local bands in the mid1960s, and eventually joined episode six when their original singer left.
The core members of deep purple first saw ian gillan in 1969 as part of a precursor group called episode six with roger glover. In the meantime, he was also featured on andrew lloyd webber and tim rices concept album jesus christ superstar singing the title role. I only want to say as made famous by jesus christ superstar ian gillan. I only want to say gethsemane original version feat. Jesus christ superstar 1996 london cast by jesus christ. The album musical is a musical dramatisation of the recently of the life of jesus christ, beginning with his entry into jerusalem and ending with the crucifixion. Imho the best version, but i guess the first one you heard is always the best. Gillan, who had bought a recording studio, signed a solo deal with oyster records. Former vocalist for the javelins and episode six, ian gillan joined deep purple in 1969. Ian gillan jesus christ superstar cd2 1970 listen online mp3 download.
Gethsemane i only want to say version lyrics, chords and chord placings based on 1973 ost jesus christ. It was originally banned by the bbc on grounds of being sacrilegious. In may 1983, he surprised fans by joining black sabbath for the recording of their album born again and toured with the band from august to march 1984. Original concept recording 1970 jesus christ superstar. He is considered to be one of the foremost rock vocalists, who introduced into the rock music the vocal belting technique. The only version of this song thats really sung as it should be. The arrest murray headian gillanpaul davispat arnoldtony ashtonpeter. Jesus christ superstar gethsemane 1973 ian gillan hd youtube. Jesus christ superstar 2012 digitally remastered edition. Jesus christ superstar had been conceived as a stage work, but lacking the funds to get it produced, the two collaborators instead decided to use an album as the vehicle for introducing the piece, a fairly radical rocktheater hybrid about the final days in the life of jesus as seen from the point of view of judas. Jun 15, 20 this is the original version of this wonderful aria from jesus christ superstar. We will not present in much detail the various editions of the deep purple album, just the cover, the title and the year of the first release. He is the lead singer and lyricist for the rock band deep purple and is known for his powerful and wideranging singing voice, in particular his high pitched banshee screams initially influenced by. Dec 24, 2008 original version of this all time musical classic.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from ian gillan at the discogs marketplace. Jesus christ superstar original motion picture soundtrack. Ian gillan was one of the foremost vocalists of the heavy metal style of rock that emerged in the 1970s, earning his greatest renown as a member of deep purple, though he also led bands named after himself. Jesus christ superstar, musical recording details and.
Jesus christ superstar studio album 1970 urban aspirines. Jesus christ superstar original cast recording andrew. Jesus christ superstar gets timely makeover for 2012. Listen to everythings alright reprise from ian gillans jesus christ superstar for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Barry dennen pilate and yvonne elliman mary magdelene are the only original studio cast members to appear in norman jewisons picture. Victor brox paul davis ian gillan murray head brian keith. Gethsemane i only want to say jesus christ superstar mp3 instrumental karaoke this title is a cover of gethsemane i only want to say as made famous by jesus christ superstar ian gillan. Jesus christ superstar, the 1970 rock opera by tim rice and andrew lloyd webber, recently got a muchneeded makeover. It started as a rock opera album musical before its broadway onstage debut in 1971.
The band i always dreamed of playing with share this. Jesus christ superstar 2decca dxsa7206 original cast lps. He is the lead singer and lyricist for the rock band deep purple. If that is the case then its not nearly as bleak as it might have been this set will make you very happy. Listen free to andrew lloyd webber jesus christ superstar overture, heaven on their minds and more. Jesus christ superstar 1970 gillan hi fi stereo youtube. Original concept recording 1970 jesus christ superstar zone. Jesus christ superstar is a 1970 rock opera by andrew lloyd webber and tim rice. Jesus christ superstar is a 1970 album musical by andrew lloyd webber and tim rice. Ian gillan born 19 august 1945 is an english singer and songwriter.
Ian gillan faced an early decision between deep purple and jesus christ superstar. Lyrics to gethsemane i only want to say by ian gillan. It was all devised by then 21yearold composer andrew lloyd webber and 25yearold lyricist tim rice. Jesus christ superstar is a 1970 rock opera with music by andrew lloyd webber and lyrics by tim rice.
Jesus christ superstar is a 1970 album musical by andrew lloyd webber and tim rice, on which the 1971 rock opera musical of the same name was based. The film, featuring a cast of ted neeley, carl anderson, yvonne elliman, barry dennen, bob bingham, and kurt yaghjian, centers on the conflict between judas and jesus during the week. Jesus christ superstar had been conceived as a stage work, but lacking the funds to get it. Main castian gillan jesus christ murray head judas iscariot yvonne elliman mary magdalene.
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