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Of the Opera

STUDY NATURAL LAW out now!!!

About Me

Of the Opera began as a halfway house for Chicago native Robert Bock as he contemplated his next move after the demise of his former musical endeavor, Mondays Hero. It was a project that was pursued on the side while a member of The Firebird Band, and has now become Bock's sole musical effort. He has taken his time-tested angular guitar equations, coupled them with electronic beats and synthesizers and thrown in a healthy dose of dark pop sensibility. The result is reminiscent of Depeche Mode or late-era David Bowie. While the music alone would be enough to silence even the harshest of critics, Bocks secret weapon is his voice. The lush vocal arrangements on this album move seamlessly from subdued to soaring, while the lyrics are never short of haunting. Direct and demonstrative, the ten songs on Study Natural Law contain as much intricate musicianship as they do infectious melodies, a balance rarely found in todays musical offerings. Recorded by Gordon Persha and artwork by Eric Mortensen, Study Natural Law is only the first of many surprises to expect from Of the Opera.
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Member Since: 10/28/2004
Band Website: oftheopera.com
Band Members: Robert Bock

Touring Members:
Kyle Johns
Matt Tenney
Jay Warner

CLIP OF "THE BURIED CHORUS" LIVE
METRO - CHICAGO - 06.21.07

CLIP OF "1909" LIVE
METRO - CHICAGO - 07.26.07

CLIP OF "DEARLY DEPARTED" LIVE
METRO - CHICAGO- 07.26.07

Record Label: Lucid Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Join THE OPERA CHORUS.

OF THE OPERA needs you. The Opera Chorus is a movement, a community, and a street team...Join in the chorus:- to keep in close touch with the band- to get free promotional material- see new picture an...
Posted by Of the Opera on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:01:00 PST

OTO MERCH AVAILABLE SEPT. 7TH!!!!

We will have all new merch available at the show at the Metro on Sept. 7th. Including CD's, Stickers, T-Shirts, and Buttons.Come by and let us know what you think.OTO
Posted by Of the Opera on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:51:00 PST

OF THE OPERA & KILL HANNAH @ Metro - 7.26.07

Q101 and Go..ng.com welcome... K..LL HANNAH supported by: OF THE OPERA July, 26 2007 at Metro 3730 N. Clark St.Ch..cago, ..ll..no..s 60613T..me: 6pmCost : FREET..ckets: FREE w..th RSVP to go..ng.com/f...
Posted by Of the Opera on Sat, 21 Jul 2007 10:43:00 PST

OF THE OPERA on NPR - click here to listen.

Of The Opera was featured on NPR today about the experience at SXSW. Click Here For The WebsiteClick Here To Listen...
Posted by Of the Opera on Tue, 08 May 2007 06:14:00 PST

SEE OF THE OPERA FOR FREE IN CHICAGO - MAY 7TH!!

we have spaces available on our vip list. it's limited, but if you plan on attending, send us names and if you require a plus one.... and we will get you into the show for free. we look forward to see...
Posted by Of the Opera on Sun, 06 May 2007 12:24:00 PST

Thanks to all who came out to Double Door

Thanks again to all who came out to the Double Door last night. The support was overwhelming. Photos from the show are coming soon....To anyone who missed it, there will be a last minute show added at...
Posted by Of the Opera on Sat, 03 Mar 2007 12:36:00 PST

"STUDY NATURAL LAW" LYRICS!!! (finally)

Of The OperaStudy Natural Law-The Buried Chorusattention ladies and gentlemenplease raise your eyesno, not your handsi do implore youthere is a place where life existsit's locked awayit's in your subd...
Posted by Of the Opera on Wed, 03 Jan 2007 12:53:00 PST

Why am i so out of touch......?

i have fallen far behind in replying, answering questions, etc....the computer i had (on which "Study Natural Law" was written) died a little over a month ago and could not be repaired.... i recently ...
Posted by Of the Opera on Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:21:00 PST

NEW OFTHEOPERA.COM !!!!

check out the all new oftheopera.com made by eric from tigerfile.com.... it's up and ready to go.
Posted by Of the Opera on Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:18:00 PST

STUDY NATURAL LAW OUT TODAY!!!!!!!!!!

Of The Opera's debut album "Study Natural Law" has officially been released today, August 22nd, on Lucid Records!!!!order it now from lucidrecords.net!!!!!and celebrate....
Posted by Of the Opera on Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:52:00 PST