Without a doubt, this is THE DEFINITIVE SUPERSTAR! Every performance is spot-on flawless. There are two major differences between this recording and others I've heard, emotion and voice. Everytime I listen, I'm amazed at how raw and real it all seems. This recording is one of the few that makes you truly believe their interpretation of the material could have actually happened.Every member of the cast has an amazing voice. I simply cannot imagine anyone else in the three leads. Zubin Varla as Judas Iscariot is one of the most brilliant casting choices ever. Likewise, Steve Balsamo as Jesus is simply inspiring. These two actors have such a strong sense of the historical figures they're portraying that it borders on creepy. It's wonderful! Joanna Ampil's Mary Magdalene comes across as frail, weak, and unsure. I can't help but think of this as a deliberate choice. This production is clearly about the two male leads and Ampil does her best to shine the spotlight on them. Kudos to Alice Cooper for making King Herod deliciously scary.
This recording is the best you'll find for this groundbreaking rock opera. One listen is all it will take to make it a favorite. No other production comes close!
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