Jeremy Productions' ORIGINAL ROCK OPERA
"My Green Eyes"
A Story of Love, Sibling Rivalry, and Organic Farming
Music and lyrics by Randy Baker and Doug Weatherhead
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Jeremy Productions' ORIGINAL ROCK OPERA "My Green Eyes" A Story of Love, Sibling Rivalry, and Organic Farming Music and lyrics by Randy Baker and Doug Weatherhead |
The Story -My Green Eyes is a contemporary Prodigal Son story. Set on an American family farm, the two brothers are in conflict. The older one, Jacob, is committed to the success of the farm while Luke has no interest in farming and dreams of leaving home to become a rock star. His longing intensifies when their mother, Sophia, dies of cancer. Heartbroken and determined, Luke demands his inheritance and sets out to pursue his dream. Back on the farm, his father, John, is tormented with the belief that pesticides have caused Sophia's death. With the help of an Ag Extension worker named Veronica, he converts to organic farming practices which are more environmentally-friendly. During this time both brothers are attracted to Veronica who is torn between memories of a youthful fling with Luke and her kindling love for Jacob. Luke, pre-occupied with seeking stardom for his rock band, finds that wild living proves destructive and empty. Ultimately he returns home, hoping to find forgiveness and to take his rightful place in the family. |
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The Music
The Opera Act I: Overture Sophia's Dirge Dying Wish Down on the Farm Oh My God Pork Futures Rest Assured Tonight Chemical Man Everything I need (I) My Green Eyes Have I Got a Deal for You? A Way My Name is Veronica Everything I need (II)
Act II: Good Three Years For the First Time Why Not Me? Everything I need (III) Hey Mr. Impresario Nothin’ Again Down on the Farm (reprise) Dying Wish (reprise) Lost My Little Boy Take Me Back How About You? How Could You Do This to Me? Lesson Here Welcome Home
All songs Copyright © 2006 Randy Baker/Doug Weatherhead
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