| . They are all pretty lousy - and I'm a vinyl guy!). With Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen. [8] Their third album, Scarabus (1977), had more of a rock sound but retained the jazz fusion direction. It was the Decca album version of Tim Rice and This 2xLP? Ian Gillan of Deep Purple. Photograph: Ben Wolf Y ou might think Ian Gillan, at 75 years old, would be fed up with singing Smoke on the Water. After all, hes had to sing it at pretty much every show hes played since 1972, whether with Deep Purple, the Ian Gillan Band, or Gillan. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Nice balance of bass - its fast and deep. "Ian I have never been on the stage, I have never been in the theater. Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the Actually, this pressing is even WORSE than I remember. We were a pop group, a vocal harmony group), Jesus on the original recording of Jesus Christ Superstar (Tim Rice later asked him to play General Peron in Gillan was slated for an arena tour and ultimately considered to reprise his studio role on Broadway, but rock n roll intervened. For the recording, Lloyd Webber and Rice drew personnel from both musical theatre (Murray Head had just left the West End production of Hair) and the British rock scene (Ian Gillan had only recently become the singer of Deep Purple). Download MP3: Sing Online: . Absent Ian Gillan, its less of a Jesus Christ Superstar to me. It was all devised by then 21-year-old composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and 25-year-old lyricist Tim Rice. *Gethsemane (I Only Want To Say)I only want to sayIf there is a wayTake this cup away from meFor I dont want to taste its poisonFeel it burn meI have changedIm not as sure, as when we startedThen, I was inspiredNow, Im sad and tiredListen, surely Ive exceeded expectationsTried for three years, seems like thirtyCould you ask as much from any other man?But if I dieSee the saga through and do the things you ask of meLet them hate me, hit me, hurt me, nail me to their treeId want to know, Id want to know, my GodId want to know, Id want to know, my GodWant to see, Id want to see, my GodWant to see, Id want to see, my GodWhy I should dieWould I be more noticed than I ever was before?Would the things Ive said and done matter any more?Id have to know, Id have to know, my LordHave to know, Id have to know, my LordHave to see, Id have to see, my LordHave to see, Id have to see, my LordIf I die what will be my reward?If I die what will be my reward?Have to know, Id have to know, my LordId have to know, Id have to know, my LordWhy should I die? Initially called Shand Grenade,[5] a combination of Shangri-la and Grenade, Gillan was persuaded by the management to change the band's name to the Ian Gillan Band. Jesucristo Super Estrella. British production, featuring vocalists Ian Gillan, Murray Head, Mike D'Abo, Yvonne Elliman among others. Having listened to most variations of this release, the mastering is spectacular. But then, as Christ said, Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. Reader: I am not without sin. : referencing Jesus Christ Superstar (A Rock Opera) (2LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, 180g, Gatefold) 0600753933312, referencing Jesus Christ Superstar (2CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo) B0034206-02, referencing Jesus Christ Superstar (2LP, Album, Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo) 0600753933343, referencing Jesus Christ Superstar (2LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold) 250 431-1, referencing Jesucristo Superestrella (Jesus Christ Superstar) (2LP, Album, 1st pressing) MAPS2075-76, referencing Jesus Christ Superstar (2CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition) 0600753933022. WebIm here to spread the good word of Jesus Christ Superstar, the album. I never did the stage performance because quite frankly I am a musician. The Apple Music 24-bit version is still better, but not by much. Highs are not too bright. [2] This fact, combined with a warm reception to his guest appearance at Roger Glover's Butterfly Ball[3] live show at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on 16 October 1975 (he sang "Sitting in a Dream" as a substitute for Ronnie James Dio, who was banned by Ritchie Blackmore to take part in it) prompted him to resume a singing career and form a new band.[4]. The role of Jesus Christ was played by Ian Gillan. Released in America by Decca as a handsomely decorated double-LP set complete with illustrated libretto, Jesus Christ Superstar seemed to pick up where the Who's Tommy (also a Decca release) and Hair had left off, and audiences from across the age and cultural spectrum responded. The Ian Gillan Band were an English progressive jazz-rock band formed by singer Ian Gillan of Deep Purple in 1975. Their sound is a departure from the heavy metal of Deep This does not sound very good at all. Part of what makes it cool, to In 1973, the film \"Jesus Christ Superstar\" was released, but in this version of the work, the role of Jesus Christ was played by Ted Neely, since Gillan, who had a busy tour schedule with Deep Purple, set too high requirements for his participation. Hard to believe that someone who so passionately played Jesus could be anything less than honest. Its no 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. Why has this been marked as the 1st pressing. Reel-To-Reel, 3 ips, ", 4-Track Stereo, 7" Cine Reel, Album, I am coming back to this almost 2 years later from my original, not so good review below. I agree 100% with ashemeles review. Teenagers who didn't know from Jesus, opera, or oratorios liked the beat, the hard rock sounds, and the singing and bought the album, as did parents who felt that the record offered a chance to understand some aspects of this youth culture around them, and especially its music -- and so did some more forward-thinking clergy and theologians, who saw any opportunity to spread the word about Jesus where it wasn't previously going as intrinsically good. And all of this acceptance and embrace in America took place scarcely five years after an innocent observation by John Lennon concerning the relative popularity of the Beatles and Jesus, made in England but reported in the American tabloids, had led to protests and a media boycott of the band's music and their 1966 tour across the Bible Belt. WebJesus Christ Superstar (1973) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. He even described being greeted on a 1980s tour of the USSR by fans who had "certainly never heard of Deep Purple, but they knew all about Jesus Christ Superstar!" Barring the original L.P. release, this is the definitive version of "J.C. 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Nothing flat about the sound here. In reality, he should have put his foot down a lot earlier. WebAbout Ian Gillan. No matter how you listen to this soundtrack, be it cassette, vinyl or CD, it is one of the most pleasing and well-written music to come out for the big screen. Not an original US, original UK, German, remaster, etc. Recounts the last days of Jesus Christ from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. I hear lead vocals in the center and the chorus voices all over the room. . There was at the time an American-spawned hit theater piece called Hair that utilized elements of rock music, but it wasn't as unified a work as Webber and Rice's creation, and it was less built on rock music than on pop music that referred to rock; Webber and Rice's work presented a far sharper, bolder musical edge and pushed it much further and harder than Hair ever did. Saxophonist Chris Mercer had also played with The Ian Gillan version of Gethsemane from the original 1970 concept album of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock opera: Jesus Christ Superstar. Using Roger Glover as producer and session musician, this line-up recorded their first album Child In Time in December 1975 / January 1976. During one of several hiatuses from Deep Purple, Gillan joined Black Sabbath, where he was known for sometimes forgetting lyrics during live shows. But that was long ago, and today, he cites his days with Sabbath as some of the best of his life. | The rest of the orchestra/band sounds great. Guess what? This particular reissue fixed all of the problems from the earlier versions/pressings. The 24-bit version streaming on Apple Music has a much more detail, wider stereo image, and more importantly, lots of energy! These ventures, apart from the recording studio, all ended in failure. The instruments sounded fine, but nothing really great. You can really feel the music on the digital version. It sounds a bit better than the old 1970s copies you can find in the $1 bin, but it was a major miss if you ask me. Great separation and three-dimensional. A live album was released after the breakup. Gillan's first attempt at a band was called Garth Rockett and the Moonshiners, and consisted of himself on vocals and drums, alongside guitarist Chris Aylmer, who later went on to work with Bruce Dickinson. Their sound is a departure from the heavy metal of Deep Purple by featuring a progressive jazz fusion sound, more similar to bands such as Brand X. I still stand by it. 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 brainShow me theres a reason for your wanting me to dieYoure far to keen and where and how, but not so hot on whyAlright, Ill die!Just watch me die!See how I die!Just watch me die!Then I was inspiredNow, Im sad and tiredAfter all, Ive tried for three years, seems like ninetyWhy then am I scared to finish what I startedWhat you started I didnt start itGod, thy will is hardBut you hold every cardI will drink your cup of poisonNail me to your cross and break meBleed me, beat meKill meTake me, now!Before I change my mind#Ian_Gillan #JesusChristSuperstar #Gethsemane_(I_OnlyWantToSay) From the opening overture to "Heaven on their minds", the 5/4 groove in "Everything's Alright" to "Gethsamene" and "Jesus Christ Superstar" itself. 188BET explained now, Features of the design of the bathroom under the stone, Questions to Think About Before Applying for a Loan, Art Director: Juan Jos Seplveda Ramrez. Damned For All Time/Blood Money - Jesus Christ Superstar (1970 Version) 5:09. This Record sounds Fantastic, and the Pressing is also good. Today Ian Gillan continues the legacy with his new solo project Dreamcatcher." Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, All movies I have watched in 2022: Kinda sorta kinda reviewed, (screenplay: based upon the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" by) and, (screenplay: based upon the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" by), (based upon the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar": book). If its content seemed daring (and perhaps downright sacrilegious), the work, a "sung-through" musical echoing operatic and oratorio traditions, was structurally perfect for an album; just as remarkable as its subject matter was the fact that its musical language was full-blown rock music. WebJesus Christ Superstar - Gethsemane (i only want to say) performance video 1970 (Ian Gillan) A segment from a rare promotional video recorded by Dutch news network NOS WebThere is an array of fine artists contributing to vocals on Jesus Christ Superstar, namely Ian Gillan, Murray Head, Yvonne Elliman ( what has happened to her? He has inspired millions worldwide through his art with Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and Jesus Christ Superstar. The vocals were lifeless and murky. John Gustafson said: "Gillan decided he didnt like the bands direction and wanted to do more rock stuff. | The Last Supper - Jesus Christ Superstar (1970 Version) 7:09. Its a must pick up! Gethsemane is his most incandescent moment on It sounds wonderful. 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. Then I remembered "Born Again", so I qualified my statement. Sounds very compressed and boxy compared to the original pressings. WebSpanning four decades, Ian Gillan has achieved phenomenal success as a singer, songwriter, actor, and author. The result was a chart-topping LP followed in short order by a Broadway production and, a little later, a multi-million-dollar movie (oddly enough, the original double LP created barely a ripple in England in 1970 and 1971, though there was eventually a British stage production that went on to become what was then the longest-running musical on London's West End). I was offered the film but I turned it down. Gillans version of Gethsemane was a highlight for Webber who called the singers vocals extraordinary. As a concept album and rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar was a huge hit. Dear User, please complete the form below in order to recommend the Artdaily newsletter to someone you know. Release Dates Sonically fleshing out the Passion of the Christ on Superstar, Gillan is incendiary, inspiring, and brilliant. WebDiscover Jesus Christ Superstar by Jesus Christ Superstar. Excellent pressing! [1] What's the Buzz / Strange Thing Mystifying. Even as Gillan became a rock god with Deep Purple, he starred in the famous musicals cast album. Ian Gillan was on his way to being a superstar with Deep Purple when he played one in the lead role of a musical. It was the Decca album version of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webbers Jesus Christ Superstar.