“The News”, reality opera by JacobTV

I just learned that JacobTV (Dutch composer focused on US culture and TV) has been working on a reality opera called “The News”. Check out the trailer above.

From his project site:

THE NEWS is JacobTV’s most innovative and provocative works. A 90 minute reality opera composed for 2 vocalists, 9 musicians, soundtracks and video. Live music is synchronized with non-fiction footage from the international media through the technique of speech melody. The drama is constructed using broadcasts from newscasters, politicians, scientists, televangelists, athletes,, movie stars and celebrities discussing a vast array of socio-political issues, from global warming to the credit crunch, as well as matters of war and peace to trivialities, thus exposing our western society’s obsession with public image, fame, catastrophe and morality.

With media coverage constantly changing, ruminating and updating worldwide, THE NEWS is a fresh approach to music composition, video production and social commentary through live performances. This singular and timely work that marries conventional media material to extraordinary artistry, in the end, will provide the public with a uniquely stimulating experience and catalyst for introspection and dialogue.

Also, if you want to learn more about JacobTV you can read my 2009 interview with him.

Video from YouTube.