The Alternative Ending
AmokOpera – Alt-Pop Artist
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A musical pot-pourri
AmokOpera is a project originally conceived by ex Tricks Upon Travellers singer Graeme Hobbs to bring rock operas into the contemporary arena. Ex-TUT guitarist Dick Langford arranged, orchestrated and produced the music. A number of other musicians have also been involved and are listed under the various songs.
The initial plan was a single project but over the years has developed into an umbrella title for a number of ideas. At time of writing (November 2024) three operas have been completed.
The first of these "operas" is "The Lottery of Life" and is the story of life as seen through the eyes of a number of characters. It's also about how having a dream come true may not end how you think.
From conception to death this musical play with its collection of songs, music and sharp dialogue draw a picture of working class Britain in the second half of the 20th century and into the 21st. It explores the cult of celebrity, the desire for money and the emptiness of modern life. Just what we want, mind-numbing souvenirs of the daily grind.
The songs are, in order :
Overture
A beginning
I had to Marry You.
It's a Rotten Job (but someone's gotta do it)
Well Fair State
Stick
Vote for Me
The Seduction of Corruption
Lottery of Life
Flesh is Weak
As She Is
The Real United Nations
Nobody Loves You When You're Old
Brown Bread
The second of the musical plays is "Celebrity Torture" and deals with the search for fame and its consequences. The songs are ...
The Alternative Ending
From the Safety of My Sofa
Midnight Train
Death Goes Shopping
Hello Magazine
When Obscurity Beckhams
Life Made Easy
Superstar Shangri-La
The Sausage Factory of Fame
Dimwitted
House of Straw
The Fairytale of Rock Rebellion/Swansong Lullaby
The third opera is called A Distant England. This is a view of England seen from Graeme's home in Spain where he has been since 2000.
Distant England
The Likes of Us
The Time of Morris Men Again
Spend it, Spend it, Spend it
Children's Favourites?
Charlie and the Butcher'sBill
Jolly England
Britain in Bloom
As Harrison Said
"The Alternative Ending" by AmokOpera is an Alt-Pop production available on SoundClick. AmokOpera demonstrates a clear artistic voice throughout. Representing the charismatic sound of alt-pop in English, this track speaks for itself. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Alt-Pop chart, peaking at #4. If Opera is your sound, "The Alternative Ending" is a strong addition to your playlist.
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Carlo D'Anna
May 02, 2010
This song is fantastic! Love the layers of colour and changes.
Michael Duran
May 01, 2010
Great visually inspiring piece of music!
a vitual journey across the world with a variety of distinctive cutural vibes :)
Pinecats
May 01, 2010
Great intro to a song that fearlessly goes where few dare to tread. Wonderful new listening experience with excellent vox and playing. Good dynamics, well recorded and just all around fun to listen to.
Morten Gjermundsen
May 01, 2010
Really cool intro.The instruments and sounds used are really good.Vocals and vocals melody is really great,im alredy singing along.Nice lyrics too. This one is pretty different and unique from what i usually listen to.
Very nice work!
Excellent playing and production.
A great collab for sure.
Finnski
May 01, 2010
cool intro, then a great song and collab, super sound and play guys.
DOOMTRAINmusic
May 01, 2010
Just so nice to hear something so completely different, great lyrics, vocals, production, Yeh it's a winner !!!!
Big 5 great Colab !!!
Michael Bennett
Apr 30, 2010
Cool intro and the vocals remind me of Moody
Blues...great sounding guitar solo...a very fine
collab...congrats to all of you! :D
Astronomusic
Apr 30, 2010
Great instrumental and excellent vocals !!!
Very cool solo from 2'00'' !!!
Awesome production in all aspects !!!
Z&A
Michael R7 GT
Apr 30, 2010
Absolutely fabulous gents! Very well done! A Solid Gold production!
Keyshardy
Apr 30, 2010
Bloody great mate!..One of my all time favs
Thanks for the invite!
Swampman And The Machine
Apr 30, 2010
Very cool indeed lots of class here !!!
So many different aspects to this song and a great fusion of styles. You guys work together really well, a seamless piece of music! First class performances and production, wonderful job on the vocals and instrumentation - enjoyed this one a lot! :D