"Have you ever walked into a show with no knowledge of what you’re about to see only to be blown away after mere moments and realizing you’re witnessed theater history? That is Songs for the Fallen.   Theater in the Now. Michael Block

After three fantastically successful seasons down in Australia and glowing reviews, Songs recently won Best Show at the  New York Musical Theatre Festival. For details go to Songs For The Fallen webpage.. enjoy the soundtrack and the trailer below the photos.

Basil performed the music solo with a piano, drum, and host of little cute instruments.. all with a thumping "Baroque Pop" beat.

"The music unites pop with glamor and a tinge reminiscent of Duplessis’ time. And the lyrics are biting. The songs live harmoniously as one but easily could be given to a pop artist like Lady Gaga. In fact, this musical is a perfect show for the pop diva,
As the one man band, Basil Hogios holds down the fort as he drops beats and masters the squeezebox. Hogios is just as an important player to Harbridge as this show is all in the timing."

"As the audience enters, Basil Hogios, co-writer of the music and lyrics, is robotically playing pop hits by the likes of Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Blondie with a dinky Casio-ish keyboard sound. Don’t be fooled: the cheesiness is for effect. Hogios plays the whole score himself with a full battery of electronic and acoustic sounds."

"If “Songs for the Fallen” seems longer than an hour and 20 minutes, that may be because it’s so dense with wry musical observation.
Basil Hogios and Harbridge have written Goth power ballad’s that easily could become a hit CD. Hogios plays them brilliantly on stage as he lends his powerful voice."

"The music and lyrics by Basil Hogios and Ms. Harbridge might be categorized as pop, but the extensively varied styles, for some uncanny reason are able to keep you planted in the French boudoir where Marie lived, entertained, played, suffered and eventually died. The sounds reflect a Kurt Weil for the new age. The cognoscente Mr. Hogios plays everything including computer beats, synthesizer, drums and more, producing sultry ballads to raucous celebrations supporting every mood and situation that arises."

"The music is best described as a Top 40 DJ taking up residence in a regal French ballroom–that’s mostly a compliment..It’s also worth noting that Mr. Hogios, who plays the music and even provides some foley arts, never stops looking stylish in the corner. the originality and big top 40 style sounds are quite memorable and often a highlight."


"Hogios’ musical direction has a great deal of intensity throughout."

"I for one immediately want to know where I can get the soundtrack"

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