résumé
Epic: The Musical is a nine-part series of concept albums (referred to as "sagas") with music and lyrics by Jorge Rivera-Herrans. A sung-through adaptation of Homer's Odyssey inspired by musical theater, it tells the story of Odysseus as he tries to return from Troy to Ithaca after the ten-year-long Trojan War. Along the way, he must face gods and monsters that attempt to prevent him from returning to his wife, Penelope, and his son, Telemachus.
Taking inspiration from diverse sources, the series makes use of various musical genres and narrative techniques derived from anime, video games, and theater. The musical gained popularity in 2021 through social media such as TikTok, and faced production troubles due to multiple lawsuits between the creator and record company. It has received praise from reviewers for the emotional depth and narrative complexity it exhibits through its musical format.