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A Rock Opera starring a team of scientists aboard a spacecraft tasked with discovering the new frontier to save the future of humanity. On their journey they encounter strange life forms and are faced with decisions that touch on the core of what it means to be human. Where do we belong?
In the not too distant future….A research spacecraft leaves an ecologically damaged Earth to find the next habitable world. The travel is long and the vastness of space is intimidating. A distant exoplanet provides hope of an oxygen-rich atmosphere that allows for humans to sustain life. Strange ecosystems bewilder and astonish as the scientists explore strategies for survival and struggle to understand this new world. It becomes clear that communication back to Earth and the inevitable human mass migration may not be possible in order to keep the symbiotic balance that sustains life on this planet. The scientists grapple with the decision to communicate their findings back to Earth, or start a new human experience afar. We are...
Track Listing:
01 The Journey
Amidst ecological chaos on Earth, a research vessel is sent into space - one of many potential seed colonies - return is not possible - if safe haven is found, transmit your coordinates.
02 (We Are) The Scientists
A shift in the social life of the scientists. Where prior they warned of devastation and no one listened, they now are tasked with saving the colony and feel the pressure.
03 CHON
Space travel is long and distances vast; the scientists search for hope amid tedium.
04 This One’s On Ice
The target planet is reached and initial probes indicate the presence of life and confirm habitable atmosphere.
05 Breathe
The first steps, helmetless on the new planet.
06 Wings Of The Chosen
Elation and wonder over new discoveries on the planet; with a dark twist.
07 Here, Plants Rule
A closer observation and introspection of plant life on the new planet. Scientists struggle to make sense of a greener biological hierarchy. Fauna or flora, heterotroph or autotroph?
08 Mysteries of This World
Bewildering observations lead to tense reflection during a shuttle flight across the canyons. Does this world have room for us? Definitely not as the dominant species.
09 Symbiosis
Symbiosis is the only answer; reflection on humanity and our disposition on nature and cohabitation.
10 The Lab
The scientists debate potential communication back to Earth and consider the possibility of large-scale human migration to the new world.
11 Guided by Understanding
Reflecting on what you left behind, the decision to leave it there, and choices made in the interest of humanity and self-preservation.
12 Build It Strong
New opportunities to establish something that will last.
13 Edge of Infinity
Standing on the precipice amidst limitless possibilities. We are….
credits
released August 13, 2017
All songs written by Ben Krueger and Blair Hatch.
Engineered by Mike Kamoo at Earthling Studios, El Cajon, CA.
Musical Contributions:
Blair Hatch: Vocals
Ben Krueger: Guitar, bass, keys, vocals
Mike Kamoo: Drums
John Nau: Keys (Tracks 1, 3, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
Matt Gross: Bass (Tracks 4, 5)
Alec Patton: Sax (Tracks 3, 5)
Mark Hollingsworth: Sax (Track 11)
Grace Hatch: Vocals (Tracks 5, 7, 13)
John McGraw: Guitar (Track 1)
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