The Erinys

It isn't everyday that I'm excited to blab about opera music, but this is a big exception. Last weekend was the performance of "The Erinys", an hour and a half live production of storytelling through an intricate weaving of acting and music. What made The Erinys different - or at least worthy of my adoration - was a combination of three things:

1) The music rocked (Literally! The background musicians wailed through an impressive backline of Marshall amplifiers).
2) My own brother wrote, produced, and arranged the entire show AND the full blown studio recorded album that accompanies it.
3) I played guitar!

Matt, my brother, had been working on this project for darn near two years, and it was amazing to watch it really come together. Although I sport an often debilitating sense of optimism, even I was suprised by the event's success. The actors were outstanding, the singers were incredible, and the band flat out rocked.

We performers really hope that The Erinys isn't over, especially after the tremendous reaction the show recieved by both the immediate audience AND the press. If in fact the show does go on, I HIGHLY encourage anybody within driving distance to make it out, you won't be disapointed.

In the meantime, the studio album version (which, coincidently, was the original project - the live show was born from it, not vica-versa like commonly believed) is slated to be realeased in early May. Believe me, this isn't a typical "Local Band" style CD; this was recorded in a full blown professional recording studio by accomplished engineers. It was mastered by Bernie Grundman studios, who's client list includes some MAJOR musical acts along the lines of Dr. Dre, Jannet Jackson, The Killers, etc... The Album is professionally packaged with awesome artwork by local artists (directed by Matt). The talent of the musicians is absolutely mind-blowing. But most important, the songs are great!

Don't take my word for it, check it out at www.theerinys.com.

I know most of you are expecting me to make this situation humorous, as is my M.O. Sorry, but I've dedicated this post soley to give credit due to my brother's efforts. Surely I'll bring this topic up again with a much more light hearted tint, but for now I just want ya'll to understand how impressed I am with the entire project.

Excellent work, Matt. We are all very proud of you.



Rock on.