In another, an extended montage sequence shows Faust, mounted behind Mephisto, riding through the heavens, and the camera view, effectively swooping through quickly changing panoramic backgrounds, courses past snowy mountains, high promontories and cliffs, and waterfalls.
In the first part, Mephistopheles leads Faust through experiences that culminate in a lustful relationship with Gretchen, an innocent young woman.
The Polish story seems to have originated at roughly the same time as its German counterpart, yet it is unclear whether the two tales have a common origin or influenced each other.
The first known printed source of the legend of Faust is a small bearing the title , published in 1587.
Benet's version of the story centers on a farmer by the name of Jabez Stone who, plagued with unending bad luck, is approached by the devil under the name of who offers him seven years of prosperity in exchange for his soul.
A rock opera written and co-produced by Randy Newman with: as Faust; Randy Newman as the devil; as the Lord; as Martha; and as Margaret.
The talented LeverkĂĽhn, after contracting venereal disease from a brothel visit, forms a pact with a Mephistophelean character to grant him 24 years of brilliance and success as a composer.
The first five tracks from the album.