This is the opening song from Luther: The Rock Opera.  The entire show consists of 24 songs (with nothing spoken) and covers Luther's life from the storm in the forest through his settling in Wittenberg.
This song sets the stage (literally) for what happens.
If you'd like to stage a performance yourself, in your church, school, camp, or backyard, more details can be found here: https://www.luthertherockopera.com/

Turmoil Lust and Power

At the Diet of Worms, after Luther hears the charges against him, he asks for a night to consider his response.  The song, "Explain," describes his wrestling over how to frame that response.

Explain

Dr. Staupitz tries to explain to Frederick the Wise that bringing Martin Luther to Wittenberg will attract students, which will bring him more fortune and fame than his collection of relics ever could.

Students!

In this song, Pope Leo X outlines his plans to build St. Peter's Basilica by selling indulgences to Germans.

Notorious LEO

Songs from Luther: The Rock Opera.  The entire show consists of 24 songs (with nothing spoken) and covers Luther's life from the storm in the forest through his settling in Wittenberg.
If you'd like to stage a performance yourself, in your church, school, camp, or backyard, more details can be found here: https://www.luthertherockopera.com/

Luther: The Rock Opera

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