In this
day of age, its rare for a former rock star to develop a radio play,
which is exactly what Kevin Godley, founding drummer of the English rock
band 10CC, did last year. He developed the memoir of Richard La Plante
into a radio drama titled "Hog Fever." La Plante is known for his crime novels and love of
Harley Davidson motorcycles, but this specific memoir sparked interest in
Godley creating a radio movie with a full cast of actors and original music. This new "Ear
Movie" was becoming something special once
famed actor Terence Stamp signed on to star as "The Shrink."
The story
takes you on a journey into the mind of Robert Lourdes as he explains
his adventures on his Harley Davidson motorcycle to his shrink. The main character, Robert Lourdes,
looks for freedom from his current life by escaping on his bike as the
iconic voice of Terrence Stamp, as his shrink, gives a pulse to the
meaning behind his stories. This midlife crisis story is delivered in
five episodes and each one draws you further into the mind of Robert
Lourdes. The writing is very descriptive and easily paints a picture in your mind, which allows each listener to experience the story differently.
Also
included in this four disc set is the soundtrack that feature original
music by Kevin Godley and Richard La Plante along with a version of Cole
Porter's "Night & Day" performed by Terrence Stamp. The original
songs by Godley showcase his expertise for writing pop/rock gems like
"The Bad & The Beautiful" and the rhythmic delivery of "Just Write."
Fellow English musician Daniel Ash (Bauhaus, Love And Rockets) adds two
original compositions to the soundtrack, the raw, punk-like fury of
"Flame On" and the album closer "Wanker" performed by Laura Rearwin. To
find out more about "Hog Fever," please visit blackstonelibrary.com/hog-fever-episodes-1-6.
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