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Three And A Half Stars

from Forever Endeavor by Mythology

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A "what if" scenario if Mythology ever became famous

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*Brynen sits in his dressing room before a Mythology concert at Madison Square Garden alone. The reviews are in for their second album “Forever Endeavor”. It was given three and a half stars. They said although it was certainly ambitious, none of it truly “meant much”. And that it was “sonic noodling mixed with wry, kitschy lyrics.” This upset him since he worked very hard on all of it. He pours himself yet another Scotch and picks up an acoustic guitar.*

Brynen: "I would like to say that I have nothing to say.
No thoughts to be expressed.
No virtuosity with which to impress.
I just wanna play. Create something out of bricks of clay.
But I just can’t mold.
This writer’s block is getting old.

My mind is total blank. There’s no songs in the bank.
So why can’t I just say goodbye?
And never have to worry about these reactions that I cause
From making these vibrations, and making you applaud?
How sad…”

*At this point, Dane, Jason, and other members of The Borborygmus Orchestra come into the room. They all greet him with enthusiasm, although he doesn’t respond with excitement. Julia McCue plays a melody on her flute as he thinks to himself.*

Brynen’s Inner Monologue: "I am so alone, and one hears this subtle moan.
Nobody sees just what it’s like to be me.
Always in the front, whether or not I want.
Please let me be. Stop criticizing vicariously.”

*He then speaks aloud.*

Brynen: "I called you on the phone. Did you read in Rolling Stone?
They like our song, and only few things they found wrong.
So sick of what they say.
I just wish they’d go away.
I’ve turned into a ghost.
Seeing if there’s more than my most.”

*His friends console him. A stagehand pokes his head in saying “FIVE MINUTES!”, Mythology walks on stage and Brynen suddenly remembers why he became a Musician: For the enjoyment of anyone who wants it. NOT the critics! Thousands of eager fans scream as the house lights go off. The trio bursts into…*

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from Forever Endeavor, released January 24, 2012

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Mythology West Milford, New Jersey

Formed in 2007, Mythology is a 3-piece Progressive Rock band from West Milford, NJ with a tenacity that is rarely seen in modern bands. Culling influences from the greatest artists of yesteryear. Elements of Jazz, Hard Rock, Blues, Heavy Metal, Classical, and Cinema all come together in a cohesive manner. Strict, daring Composition meets wide-open Improvisation in the Mythology world. ... more

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