Skypaint, a "Pop Opera", is a futuristic retelling of the biblical Garden of Eden story. “But here, instead of knowledge, the apple is representative of computer-generated oblivion, and biting into it takes the characters to a world of infantile fantasy (a virtual Eden)…†Laura Slapikoff, The Noise
The story follows Sky and Laila from their tranquil home in the hills into a synthetic, virtual world of cyber-reality. It is here that they can escape the strange illness plaguing Laila and live in a self-constructed heavenly bliss. Eventually, the bond between the two begins to loosen as one accepts and one rejects this newfound pain-free world.
Jim Sullivan from the Boston Globe calls Skypaint "terrific: immediately infectious, hard-rocking, and heartfelt. Skypaint may just be the best rock [or pop] opera by a small-scale band...the breadth of material - sampled techno bits, helicopter-ish synth flutters a la Pink Floyd, rousing anthemic pop/rock, and country make for a powerful experience."
Please check out the video for "The Sci-fi Pimp" below , directed by Andy Wickett
RUSSELL CHUDNOFSKY At age 14, Russell Chudnofsky wrote his first musical story, a rap opera entitled "Gordy" about his high school bus driver. In between stints at college he ran away to join the circus as a clown/musician/MC, riding a tricycle and playing guitar simultaneously. He soon honed his chops and joined several bands, establishing a reputation as a top-notch guitarist. In the 90s, Chudnofsky caught the ear of Red Hot Chili Peppers front man Anthony Keidis. Keidis was so impressed with the young Chud's originality and ability that he invited him to Los Angeles to audition as lead-guitarist for the group.
These days, Chudnofsky is a first-call guitarist on the Boston music scene. His impressive resume includes musical projects with Lori McKenna, Catie Curtis, Amelia White, Jake Brennan, Dennis Brennan, Sarah Borges, Eileen Rose, Lucky 57 and many others. He has toured extensively, sharing the stage with well-established performers such as Frank Black of the Pixies, Steve Earle, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Josh Turner, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, Hot Tuna, Tanya Donnelly, Peter Wolf of the J. Geils Band, Greg Hawkes of the Cars, Ellis Paul, Kay Hanley, Laura Veirs, and many more. The summer of 2007 found Russell playing guitar for Lori McKenna on the Faith Hill/Tim McGraw Soul to Soul tour, the biggest country music tour in history. He has also appeared on stage at The Grand Ole Opry, Lincoln Center, and on Good Morning America and Fox Morning News with McKenna.
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