[Publius]

Aria, Chorus

Pilate is a wonderful baritone role, and here he’s clothed in a mixture of Roman and Nazi regalia. Annas gets a line given to an anonymous Roman soldier in the original production. The music is from the chorus “Hosanna”, and when the chorus finally breaks into this tune, the irony is so thick you can cut it with a knife. Those who cheered now jeer; it’s the anthem of a fickle mob.

Pilate and Christ

Aria

Andy and Tim took a lot of heat for this number because it’s not only ragtime, it’s comic relief. There was the accusation of bad taste, and it’s rather jarring after what came before. But it’s one of the catchiest numbers in the opera. Herod Antipas comes across as – well – gay. This video should have been edited as a segue.

King Herod’s Song

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Truthfully, I am not really happy with this modern production.

I remember the old recording, maybe i am just stuck on the old voices.

Oh Well.

[Drumbo]

Pilate And Christ
~ Jesus Christ Superstar Original Cast ~

Pilate And Christ
~ The Movie Soundtrack ~

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King Herod's Song (Try It And See)
~ Jesus Christ Superstar Original Cast ~

King Herod's Song (Try It And See)
~ The Movie Soundtrack ~

Could We Start Again
~ Jesus Christ Superstar Movie Soundtrack ~

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