Overture (Jesus Christ Superstar)
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| "Overture" | ||
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| Song by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice | ||
| from the album Jesus Christ Superstar | ||
| Released | October 1970 | |
| Genre | Rock Opera | |
| Length | 3:58 | |
| Label | Decca Records/MCA Records | |
| Composer(s) | Andrew Lloyd Webber | |
| Producer(s) | Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice | |
| Jesus Christ Superstar track listing | ||
| "Overture" (1) |
"Heaven on Their Minds" (2) |
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The Overture to Jesus Christ Superstar is an approximately four minute arrangement meant as an introduction to the rock opera. The song takes themes from many places of the rock opera:
- This Jesus Must Die 0:00-0:44
- Trial Before Pilate 0:44-1:48
- Heaven on Their Minds 1:48-2:40
- Superstar 3:06-3:20
- Blood Money 3:20-3:58
