Plural Stories

Submitted by expmachine !

Me:
Is this a dream or is it real?

Reason:
Sometimes the dream becomes reality

Me:
But I don't know what to feel

Reason:
Then I will guide you through this haze

Me:
But who are you, why are you here?

Reason:
I am you and you are all of us

Me:
I can't think, my mind ain't clear

Blurb: (taken from Arjen's website) A man lies comatose in hospital after a terrible car accident. The accident was bizarre: it happened in broad daylight with no other cars in sight. The man’s wife and his best friend are keeping a bedside vigil, trying to understand how the accident happened, and hoping for any sign of recovery. Unable to communicate with the outside world, the man finds himself trapped in a strange realm where his emotions — most of which he’s repressed for a long time — have come to life to confront him with all the choices he has made in his life — and their consequences.

Why is it worth your time?: The majority of the song's go revisit's the main character's memories with his personified emotions talking along the way. While emotions, they'll converse with each other and agree/disagree on what to do and give input on memories. The album is like a radio drama but with flute solos.

Plural Tags: nonswitching, abuse not mentioned, voices

Accessibility Notes: Lyrics can be found online. Available for 8 Euros on Bandcamp!

KAT: Oh never give your money to no musician

ERNEST: Or explorer!

KAT: Don't give us dollars shekels pesos pounds or yen

ERNEST & KAT: 'Cause despite our best intentions
You'll need legal interventions
If you ever want that money back again

Because you know we ain't like other folks
We push and pull and pry and coax
The beauty from the boring and mundane
We don't know from financial things
We live like paupers, dream like kings
And everybody thinks that we're insane

Blurb: After the father of her baby leaves her to tour with a Journey tribute band, plus 36 hours without sleep, a video game music composer and single mother Kat starts having visions of famous explorer Ernest Shackleton, who encourages her to get her life together as he tries to survive his disastrous expedition to the Antarctic. Romance ensues... sorta!

Why is it worth your time?: It's cute, arguably too much so. The music's enjoyable, it's a feel-good story. Even the reviewers who didn't like it had to admit they hadn't seen anything like it and that it was visually appealing. If you're into musicals, give it a shot!

Plural Tags: visions, abuse not mentioned, realitymashing

Content Warnings: contain spoilers; see comments

Access Notes: The BroadwayHD version has subtitles!

Misc Notes: Currently available on BroadwayHD or Amazon video, or as a musical album. There have been a few live shows in the past.