Jesus Christ Superstar
Laibach
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Jesus Christ Superstar is a sung-through rock opera featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. The work draws inspiration from Gospel accounts of the Passion and explores the psychological dimensions of Jesus and supporting characters, with particular emphasis on Judas's dissatisfaction with Jesus's ministry direction. The composition incorporates contemporary language and sensibilities, featuring ironic references to modern life throughout its depiction of political events, resulting in deliberate anachronisms in stage and film adaptations.
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The work interprets the psychology of Jesus and other characters, with much focus on Judas, who becomes disillusioned with the direction of Jesus' ministry.
