Character Background 2: Edgar McAlistair
As we move into the 2nd Act, we arrive at the 2nd generation of McAlistairs, Annabel’s son, Edgar. Who is he? At the outset of the 2nd Act he is young, early to mid 20 something, no older than 25. […]
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Birdeatsbaby
Just fyi, i finished the music for the first act last night. But since i won’t be posting anything on that today, let’s take a look at another awesome Dark Cabaret band. Birdeatsbaby is self described as alt-classical-prog-punks, the description […]
Steampunk Action Figures
Let’s talk design for a moment. As far the show goes, the set and costume design is not in my area of expertise, and i will be leaving it to the professionals. I hope to give a juicy story and […]
Wednesday’s Child by Vermillion Lies
Vermillion Lies is a sister act made up of Zoe and Kim Boekbinder. They, to quote, “have spent their lives honing their craft at clown boot camp and the local dump, where they found their favorite instruments like toy piano, […]
The Steampunk Opera Overture (demo version)
I sit here in a tine old, village house in the mountains of southern Serbia madly composing away. My wife has taken our beautiful little toddler to Belgrade in order for me to work uninterupted. I rise each morning, eat, […]
Plots, loops, and coincidence.
After deciding on a steampunk opera, i had the small issue of coming up with a plot. A friend was visiting from the states and together we went to Belgrade for a few days. While there i saw a book […]
I am going to make a Steampunk Opera.
I am starting this blog in order to declare my intention to make a Steampunk Opera and to document the process. Hi. My name is Paul Shapera and I make music under the name Mocha Lab. I will be posting […]