The Voices of Achilles & Patroclus in New Trojan War Musical

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Co-Writers: Peter Barber & Teagan Earley
Achilles: Peter Barber
Patroclus: Cesar De La Rosa
Young Achilles: Jewel Lee
Young Patroclus: Jonna-Lynn Alonso
Thetis: Ellie Shepherd of ellie & knox
Produced & Edited by Peter Barber
Mixed & Mastered by JP Warner
Musicians: Tom McCluskey, Jess Townsend, Miloš Delić, and George Washburne
Visual Producer: Meadow Angel (https://linktr.ee/meadowangel)
Illustrations by @Bittersnailzz
Animatic by @imnotnari
Video editing by @ns2dstudios

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How about a lullaby?
We're safe, my love
We're warm, we're dry
At least as dry as seaborn folk can be...
Sing, my son, of our joyful days
The gods have smiled upon our ways
Come on, sweet boy, let’s sing a lullaby–

How about a battle cry?
Athena’s spear, the perfect strike,
The way an arrow barrels through the sky!
Mother, lullabies won’t do
I must take back Aeolia for you
Warriors only sing in battle cries!

…Hi!…
SPY!
Who, I?!
Why have you come here,
Tell me your name!
Before I strike–
I was drawn to your game
I heard its music from miles away
Your battle cry called,
So I came….
War’s NOT a game…

…all the same…
A warrior sings when he lifts up his sword
Songs that the ancestors sang long before
The blessings of Nike, how could one want for more?
I suppose you can stay, if you wanna know for sure…

Harmony…
I’m trying….
Follow me!
I’m trying…
You’re not trying hard enough. Boom! Now you’re dead...
Dread-ful...
Harmony isn’t made to stand up sans a friend

Something about this just doesn’t feel right…
If I can’t stand alone, how will I shield you in a fight?
Patroclus, ha! You weren’t meant for legend and might
Leave the shielding to me–
We’ll see who is right.

How about a great duet?
I’ve power too, you always forget
I’ve trained beside you since the day that we met
We’ve more strength as a matching set
But I’m the one in the Moirai’s debt
I’m destined for a melody of war…

This one's a retreating dirge
I’ll drown in praise! I’m on the verge…
Each glance a trap, each laugh a shallow snare!
Stand your ground, my friend, you’ll see
A warrior needs camaraderie
But faced with her, I haven’t got a prayer. Of. Liking. It…
Well maybe she’s not who you need to share. Your. life. With…

Steady your grip. Again, please
Please, Achilles
We must fire in harmony
But I need you to hear me
Chiron’s watching. Eyes up. Draw!
But this cannot wait until tomorrow–
But we’ve got drills till dusk
Listen for once!
I’ve been wanting to speak for months…
Patroclus, seriously? What’s the big fuss?
It’s me, it’s you, we’ve no need to rush
It’s the same old routine. We’ve nothing to dis–

What if it's a love song?
One I’ve sung my whole life long?
I pray that what we’ve built can endure…
All I know is when I’m with you
I’m one true heart in bodies two
Suppose I feel the same, if you want to know for sure…

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Melody of War is a mythic concept album that reimagines the Trojan War through a deeply personal, character-driven lens — centered on Achilles, his complex relationship with Patroclus, and the immense heroic world that surrounds them. Blending ancient legend with modern music production, this two-hour, three-act narrative spans their entire journey: from innocent boyhood on the shores of Phthia to the fires of war, the death of Achilles, and, at last, their reunion in the underworld.
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