Vocal Coach Reacts - Gethsemane Battle: Who Nailed It?

Who is the King of the Views? Four incredible voices. One impossible song. Cynthia Erivo takes on Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar — but how does her breathtaking performance compare to legends Steve Balsamo, Ted Neeley, and John Legend? As the writer of the Stiles & Drewe Best New Song Award winner, a GRAMMY® voting member, and an internationally respected vocal coach and competition judge, I’ve heard some of the greatest voices on earth — and I’m ready to break down what makes these performances unforgettable. We’ll dive into vocal technique, emotional delivery, and the artistry needed to master one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most demanding songs. 🎭 Whether you’re a musical theatre lover, a Jesus Christ Superstar superfan, or just someone who appreciates powerhouse vocals, you’ll love this deep dive into Gethsemane. Check out my other reaction videos!    • Listen In Colour With Rachel   Enjoying the inside scoop on songwriting? We earn only around $0.0004 per stream split between all the songwriters! Support independent music and buy me a coffee ☕️💜: https://buymeacoffee.com/RachelWalker... Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:17 Prelude and Part 1 - Cynthia Erivo 04:34 Part 1 - Steve Balsamo 06:10 Part 1 - John Legend 07:20 Part 1 - Ted Neeley 08:29 Part 2 - Cynthia Erivo 11:05 Part 3 - Cynthia Erivo 14:02 Part 3 - Steve Balsamo 15:41 Part 3 - John Legend 16:47 Part 3 - Ted Neeley 17:59 Part 4 - Cynthia Erivo 19:45 Part 5 - Cynthia Erivo 21:42 Part 6 - Cynthia Erivo 23:47 Part 5 - Steve Balsamo 24:26 Part 6 - Steve Balsamo 25:36 Part 5 - John Legend 26:49 Part 5 - Ted Neeley 27:52 Part 6 - Ted Neeley 28:52 Part 6 - Cynthia Erivo 29:45 Part 7 - Steve Balsamo 30:06 Part 7 - John Legend 31:07 Part 7 - Ted Neeley 32:40 Part 8 - Cynthia Erivo 33:40 Part 8 - Steve Balsamo 34:23 Part 8 - John Legend 34:43 Part 8 - Ted Neeley 36:03 Finale - Cynthia Erivo 37:46 4 Jesus': Who's Your Favourite? #CynthiaErivo #JesusChristSuperstar #Gethsemane #VocalCoachReacts #MusicalTheatre #AndrewLloydWebber #SteveBalsamo #TedNeeley #JohnLegend