BEASTIES: A SCI-FI ROCK OPERA

An Epic Alien Encounter in Central Park

The studio cast recording features singers DAVE BICKLER (voice of “Eye of The Tiger”) as Grā, an alien impulse from the cosmic universe; British rock star CHRIS FARLOWE (1966 hit “Out of Time”) as the villain Dick T.Raitor; rock n soul singer BARRENCE WHITFIELD (of The Savages) as the “star” of the concert, Voice; and new-comer LIZ PROTEAU as the female lead Terra. The ensemble also includes vocals by LAVON FISHER-WILSON, BILL HOLLOMAN, BILL HOLLOMAN JR and GARY SOHMERS. Orchestrated, arranged and co-written by BILL HOLLOMAN (Springsteen, Nile Rodgers). Recording mixed by PAUL DAVID HAGER (Miley Cyrus, Katie Perry, Jonas Bros., Devo).

 

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Book of Grā – Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera

 

Grā, a retired singer, lands the job of a lifetime working as a stagehand for the newly successful musician, Voice. However, during the band’s monumental concert in New York City’s Central Park, Grā becomes inhabited by an alien Impulse. Things get even stranger when a corrupt politician interrupts the show, causing havoc and confusion amongst the attendees. As surprises and chaos ensue, Grā and Impulse, along with Voice and his band, must rally humanity and their “Beasties” in order to save the planet. Will the power of music and unity be enough to succeed?

 

There are good and bad Beasties within us all… It’s all about perspective.

 

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Book of Impulse – Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera

 

This is the story from the Universe’s perspective about a sci-fi rock called Earth dealing with climate destruction and corporate corruption, while it attempts to heal and change. An alien interrupts a concert in Central Park, infusing into one of the stagehands special powers to communicate telepathically and understand the secrets of the Universe.

Book of Impulse is a cosmic adventure which highlights the importance of coming together in the face of adversity.

 

There are good and bad Beasties within us all… It’s all about perspective.

 

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💫 Testimonials 💫

I am so inspired by what Gary and his team have achieved with Beasties– an original new musical with something important to say– a timely message delivered through rocking entertainment.

Vivek Tiwary / Tony Award Winning Producer, Eisner Award Winning Author

Impressive display of creative gymnastics, Gary Sohmers takes you on a magical trip through his mind to his musical meaning of life.

Bob Eckstein / NY Times Bestselling Author

Beasties is a busy beast of an album, packed with fist-pumping hard rock…and hooky anthems.

Jim Sullivan / WBUR