Raul and the director have hit on a winning combination here. By eliminating the need for the arbiter to dance, all he has to do is interpret the rapid-fire lyrics, which he now actually has the chance to do. I also like the way Raul knows when to tap into the rhythm and when to throw it away and move at his own pace. It gives it a more natural feeling.
@TimeandMonotony
3 жыл бұрын
I see a lot of Raul's Freddie here. He's got that same swagger (and sunglasses.) Which is great!
@PatricktheRogue
3 жыл бұрын
Do you know if Raul was the singer of the arbiter in the 2008 CD release, Chess The New Musical Cast?
@TimeandMonotony
3 жыл бұрын
@@PatricktheRogue If you mean Chess in Concert with Josh Groban, Adam Pascal and Idina Menzel, no, Raul wasn't in that. Marti Pellow was the Arbiter (not one of my favorite Arbiters, personally.) Raul played Freddie in the 2018 Kennedy Center production, though.
@PatricktheRogue
3 жыл бұрын
@@TimeandMonotony No not that. There is a 2008 CD release Chess The New Musical Cast from Big Eye Records, a a studio recording. .Sounds like Raul, but there are no credits.
@TimeandMonotony
3 жыл бұрын
@@PatricktheRogue Oh really? I didn't know about that.
@canalelvira
10 жыл бұрын
uau...He is The Arbiter ....what a voice
@Darklyastir
9 жыл бұрын
This guy nails it
@darthmimi
17 жыл бұрын
...The shades actually manage to ENHANCE the Crazy Facial Expression Love that is Raul Esparza.
@blue1297
17 жыл бұрын
lol. I love his dance break near the end.
@AMcGrath82
7 жыл бұрын
I've seen a lot of versions of this. This one is a bit fast. But the actor playing the Arbiter himself does very, very well. Respect where it's earned.
@stakemespike04
13 жыл бұрын
I looove his nerdy dance moves in the background. So funny!!
@RAC3504
14 жыл бұрын
I wish they had added Raul to the rest of that dream cast-he's a beast!!-Awesome
@hannahwig
16 жыл бұрын
Raul did play The Arbiter in the show and he was WONDERFUL if I do say so myself....
@WadeAblitt
13 жыл бұрын
I love the way Seth directs just by singing and pointing his finger in the air!
@katelovestennessee
15 жыл бұрын
AMAZING!
@NorceCodine
16 жыл бұрын
I got goose bumps...
@dragonbalde43
13 жыл бұрын
I can't believe 2 people "disliked" this.
@monorailblue
15 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I love his swagga!
@jonnycunliffe
16 жыл бұрын
raul is great!!
@russelllindsay2702
4 жыл бұрын
Love it. So funky!
@bmc102392
14 жыл бұрын
hottest arbiter everrrrr
@angelwings4191
15 жыл бұрын
Raul was a lot better than Marti Pellow. Raul has power behind his voice, Marti was so quiet and his voice just didn't bring out the character like Raul's does.
@AMcGrath82
7 жыл бұрын
The backing vocals are actually quite good.
@wowamazing123
14 жыл бұрын
raul is the best.
@katelovestennessee
15 жыл бұрын
the rake of the stage is freakin scary!
@ctaxgb
11 жыл бұрын
He is not "Bjorn The Unique", but it is EXCELLENT impersonation! And the finale is Brilliant! Best I saw for now. Million thanks to uploader.
@charizardag
14 жыл бұрын
I really wish that the Final cut was posted again. done anyone else have that? all I can find of this version is the rehearsal
@michaelwilliamybarra2409
3 жыл бұрын
Here's a clip of the number in the actual concert: kzitem.info/news/bejne/2Yqwx4Cao3eZhXo I wish I had a straightforward source for you, but all I can say is if you were to type "chess concert 2003", you'll find various clips of this broadcasted concert along with rehearsal clips like this one. Also, I suggest you look up the video lists referred to as "broadway bootlegs", for I believe the full thing should be in one of those lists somewhere.
@Rudziewicz
16 жыл бұрын
That's because left-handed conductors are amazing.
@VicViper26
15 жыл бұрын
I would, believe it or not, title him as a baritone. His most comfortable notes are rather low. He, however, is a fantastic singer. Ergot, he can hit tenor and soprano notes.
@lexellcassini
13 жыл бұрын
Come to Mexico, Raul :(
@Jiraiya1313
14 жыл бұрын
me too but the cast of the DVD was pretty great.
@G4Rat
17 жыл бұрын
I love how confused those two women look around 2:36. Raul starts to move her
@Chriswren9
16 жыл бұрын
So is Raul a baritone or a tenor...? Because he can get up pretty high but that would also be considered the range of a baritone.... ps.I think he is the next generation of B-way and I can't wait to see what his next project is...but I say that every time...
@kimberlygabaldon3260
2 жыл бұрын
He does a good job. I'm still addicted to Björn, though.
@phangirlable
9 жыл бұрын
Sounds perfect! Though I don't think anyone can ever beat the original Tom Jobe sang this while dancing his butt off to a difficult choreography. :D
@jazzophile
8 жыл бұрын
+Elarion Tom Jobe was the Arbiter in the first West End production
@MaskedMan66
8 жыл бұрын
Who's the curly-haired lady in the black skirt?
@charizardag
15 жыл бұрын
this version?
@jonnycunliffe
16 жыл бұрын
raul didn't play the arbitr in the actual concert did he? why wasn't marti rehearsing?
@spookythebando
16 жыл бұрын
I just noticed that Seth's conducting with his left hand.... hmmmm. He's still freaking awesome.
@ieatglue44
16 жыл бұрын
I would say Tenor. Because tenors can get low. And baritones can go lower. I don't think Raul can go as low as a baritone could - at least, he doesn't usually. Bobby in Company seemed a bit low for him. I could be completely wrong, though. Hahahaha
@Ander01SE
12 жыл бұрын
Probably didn't like the pace of this version, I prefer Björn Skifs version myself.
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