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Burning Opera

San Francisco, CA

We are the Burning Opera (www.burningopera.com), a group of San Francisco-, LA-, and Seattle-based folks who recently produced How to Survive the Apocalypse, a successful rock opera about the origins and evolution of Burning Man. The show premiered ... view more

  1. on October 5
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    Burning Opera
    Posted project update #9

    CDs sent to those who confirmed mailing address!

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  2. on September 29
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    Burning Opera
    Posted project update #8

    Still waiting on many addresses

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  3. on September 21
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    commented on a project update

    Please email me your snail mail address at stiltbat@hotmail.com I'm updating the snail way and also seeing who's still out there. ~Mark
  4. on September 21
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    Posted project update #7

    CD is done! Coming to YOU as soon as I get your correct address!

    I know it's been a LONG time coming, so I want to make sure I have your current address.  Thank you all so much for your patience and faith.  ~Mark Nichols   (stiltbat@hotmail.com)

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        Nicole Maron on September 21

        Hi Mark, do you want us to email you our snail mail addresses or are you going to use a Kickstarter from for it?

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        Burning Opera on September 21

        Please email me your snail mail address at stiltbat@hotmail.com I'm updating the snail way and also seeing who's still out there. ~Mark


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  5. on November 30, 2010
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    Burning Opera
    Posted project update #6

    Burning Opera Update from Mark Nichols

    Hi everybody, it's Mark Nichols, the composer of the Burning Opera and 'guy in charge of finishing this CD.' I just wanted to let everyone know that I am officially behind on this work and will not get the CD to you before the holidays, as planned. Your extreme patience is very appreciated. I recently moved to Los Angeles and have been scrambling for survival money, changing careers, finding a place, moving four times, and many other things. While David Bergeaud, the engineer and I have found plenty of time to work on it, the project grows, each time we're together, AND we've both been deeply involved in keeping afloat during this recession. It's hit artists/composers hard and has mutated our old abilities to predict our schedules, or in short, has us working double and triple time just to cover the basic life costs. In addition to this, I refuse to put this CD out if it's not as good as it can possibly be, and for me that means orchestral arrangements, brass, and quite a bit of sound effect work. This is all happening, and happening well, but slowly. Just be assured that things are moving and the CD WILL be finished long before the apocalypse.

    HOWEVER! One thing we can and are going to do before the holidays is get you a copy of the DVD version. Because you've been so patient we're going to print up around 300 copies of the excellent video of the Zinzanni show and send that right to you before Dec. 25th. We think you'll all really like this show--and while it doesn't have the sonic glory the CD promises--it is a fantastically accurate capture of the opera in it's second week and there's a lot of magic in there.

    Once again, thank you for your patience. Feel free to contact me with questions at stiltbat@hotmail.com. I'll do my best to answer.

    Mark Nichols, LA, CA 11/30/2010

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        David Early on December 1, 2010

        It will be totally awesome to get a DVD of the show. I tell people all the time how great it is, and now I will be able to show them! Hooray!

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        Linda Lipinski on January 31, 2011

        Any time soon, guys?

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        Suzy Thompson on April 5, 2011

        Were the CDs supposed to be sent already?


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  6. on May 7, 2010
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    Burning Opera
    Posted project update #5

    We Made It

    Thanks to everybody who gave to the CD. We raised over $8400 towards the project! I was mixing and recording today, and the studio version sounds spectacular and continues to grow. It's exciting to consider the reality of beginning artwork and having the resources to do that. So on behalf of the cast and creators of the show - much gratitude is extended to all of you. The goal is to finish and deliver by the end of August. It's just a goal right now, but barring too many obstacles is very possible. Feel free to email me at any point if you'd like an update at stiltbat(at)hotmail.com. ~Mark Nichols.

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        Jeffz on May 21, 2010

        pick up in BRC to save postage? :D


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  7. on May 7, 2010
    Funded!

    How To Survive the Apocalypse: A Burning Opera--CD Fund Drive by Burning Opera

    We want to release the CD cast recording of the How to Survive the Apocalypse: A Burning Opera. Please join our experiment in collaborative culture!

    • 108% funded $8,462 pledged
    • 109 backers
    • Funded May 07, 2010
  8. on April 30, 2010
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    Burning Opera
    Posted project update #4

    The Clash

    Aaron Taylor performs "Party's Over" and a stunned Stetson and Mustachio (Christopher Fulling and Stephanos X) reel from some real tragedy. http://www.youtube.com/watch...

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  9. on April 15, 2010
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    Posted project update #3

    Clip of the day: Alchemical Dependence & Don't See Me

    http://www.youtube.com/watch... (MC Phoenix) Renfey, Janet (Phat Mandee), and Geekbird (Andy Stack).

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        Jeffz on April 15, 2010

        !!!


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  10. on April 5, 2010