'The Passion' Musical Songs: Watch Highlights Including 'Bring Me To Life', 'Unconditionally' & More!
Last night's The Passion was a bold live musical special that told the story of the final days of Jesus Christ in a contemporary setting.
Fox's live The Passion special, which aired one week before Easter Sunday, featured singers like Trisha Yearwood, Chris Daughtry, Seal, Prince Royce and Jencarlos Canela performing in a unique retelling of Jesus' final days.
The musical featured multiple contemporary pop songs, from David Guetta's "When Love Takes Over" to Jason Mraz's "I Won't Give Up." Here were some of the best moments of the special, with video of each.
Daughtry's "Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence
Playing the traitorous Judas Iscariot, Daughtry gave a very passionate performance of "Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence, belting out the song's emotional lyrics in such a way that made him a standout American Idol contestant so many years ago. Check out his standout performance of the night below:
Judas (@CHRIS_Daughtry) sings, “Bring Me To Life,” by @evanescence. #ThePassionLivehttps://t.co/Ot9Y6wOW0p
— FOX (@FOXTV) March 21, 2016
Seal's "Mad World" by Tears for Fears
Seal played Pontius Pilate in the musical, and his performance of "Mad World" was a huge moment that had many people talking. As the song continued, Seal ramped up the dramatics and delivered a very powerful message that remains relevant to this day. Check it out here:
Watch Pontius Pilate (@Seal) sing about this “Mad World” in #ThePassionLive.https://t.co/qSz2uljhI0
— FOX (@FOXTV) March 21, 2016
Royce's "The Reason" by Hoobastank
For a few minutes last night, the mid-2000s were back as Royce sang "The Reason" by Hoobastank. This was another standout moment as Royce played a desperate Saint Peter. Check out this performance below:
Peter (@PrinceRoyce) performs "The Reason" by @Hoobastank. #ThePassionLivehttps://t.co/z2LKtHy8Bj
— FOX (@FOXTV) March 21, 2016
Jencarlos and Daughtry's "Demons" by Imagine Dragons
Daughtry and Jencarlos, who played Jesus Christ, acted out Judas' betrayal during a performance of "Demons" by Imagine Dragons. Check out this harrowing scene here:
Jesus (@jencarlosmusic) and Judas (@CHRIS_Daughtry) perform “Demons” by @imaginedragons in #ThePassionLive.https://t.co/YWmK3fov9t
— FOX (@FOXTV) March 21, 2016
Jencarlos' "Unconditionally" by Katy Perry
Jencarlos reappeared as Jesus on top of a tall building, preaching his message of love through the song "Unconditionally" by Katy Perry. The moment capped off an emotional, resonant night, giving a feeling of hope and true unconditional love. Check out the big performance below:
Watch @jencarlosmusic close out the evening with his performance of “Unconditionally.” #ThePassionLivehttps://t.co/SuxA2cjO44
— FOX (@FOXTV) March 21, 2016
The full telecast of The Passion is currently available on Fox Now.