As I sit at my workplace, I'm listening to the 2007 recording of Jesucristo Superstar. Each time it's heard, the realization that this controversial-for-its-time recording was made in 1970. Yours truly was a freshman in high school, and each incarnation was followed as a true devotee to its authors, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. And as seen on many websites, Jesus Christ Superstar has been an international sensation. The Madrid versions are quite interesting, especially the original 1976 recording. The lyrics definitely are very reverent and reflect a Roman Catholic Spain. The 2007 recording is a more contemporary translation, reflecting the newer English incarnations of the rock opera.
JCS may be the Easter story, but for a few years in the early 70s, Christmas Eve would be the time radio stations would play it, either at 10 PM or midnight. I recall this being played on KFRC-610 AM and since then it's been a traditional Christmas alternative when doing cards or attempting to decorate a tree.
Not as groundbreaking as The Who's Tommy but definitely a musical theatre innovator, JCS is a must listen, whether the original concept recording, or the 1973 movie soundtrack. And if you have the patience for foreign languages, attempt the Spanish recordings. You will enjoy the orchestrations.
Today's posting is nothing more than a nostalgic musical trek down memory lane, and hopefully introducing you to some "new" music. Enjoy!
"Could we start again, please?"
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