Today, AIPT can exclusively show an advance preview of Higher Ground: The Musical by Peter Galperin, a 4-part graphic novel series out on April 19, just in time for Earth Day 2023. The Broadway-musical-turned-comic features art and letters by Patrick Barrett (The Moon Chronicles), with a uniquely orchestrated six-song tracklist, brought to life by embedded QR codes within the pages.
You can check out the tracks online for free right now.
In a statement, Galperin told us, “Words help to unite us, but only if we can agree on their meanings. In the song ‘Freedom,’ Raines and Quinn sing about the need for law and order, while the others sing about finding compassion and common ground. They appear to have opposing definitions of the word ‘freedom.'”
Check out the preview below.
In a future ravaged by global warming, the last colony of survivors in New York City face an impending superstorm. This urgent story explores the intimate relationships between members of a multi-racial and multi-generational group, as they struggle to survive in the only neighborhood in the city still standing. When mysterious strangers arrive, the colony must decide if they are a threat, or a way out.
HIGHER GROUND Vol. 1, Tracklist:
- “Life Goes On” (Emily Bautista, Kennedy Caughell, Steven Eng, Doug Eskew, Jeremy Kushnier,Brennyn Lark, N’Kenge)
- “A Better Place” (Emily Bautista)
- “Another Drink” (Doug Eskew, Steven Eng, Emily Bautista, Brennyn Lark)
- “Freedom” (N’Kenge, Jeremy Kushnier, Doug Eskew, Kennedy Caughell, Steven Eng, Brennyn Lark)
- “Not Like You” (Emily Bautista, Jeremy Kushnier)
- “Hey, What More Could I Do” (Jeremy Kushnier, Kennedy Caughell)
Higher Ground: The Musical
Created by: Peter Galperin, Gregg Ostrin
Artist: Patrick Barrett
Release Date: April 19, 2023
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