Plenty of ambitious stars have created rock operas for the stage.
Not so much in terms of the genius factor, more in terms of the dead factor.
Its so, so laborious and time-consuming and emotionally draining.
You cant skimp on the work, whether its the first violin part or the heartstrings.
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Iwrote one act of an opera when I was about 16 years old, he says.
Itwas based on some weird trip that I had on marijuana in the woods.
Idid it in one swoop, then burnt it.
So far, hes more pleased with his work this time around.
Still,dont hold your breath for the consummate performer to sing the partshes written any time soon.
This one is for opera singers.
Theyve got to be able to sing over the 70-piece orchestra, so I cantdo that.
But Ill always want to sing.
My favorite sonnet isA womans face with natures own hand painted, Rufus says.
You know, Im always doing something.
