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Handmade Pop-up Art and Collection of Stories
A pop-up diorama for The Idiot by Subpar Co-star handmade by the band. This is the physical representation of the album, but contains no physical copy of the music. It is 8 and 1/2 inches by 8 and 1/2 inches, and contains the characters and settings from the album. Purchase of the pop-up includes immediate download of the album. Included is a 24 page collection of short stories which tie into the plot and themes of the album, including liner notes and lyrics.
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Lion and City Art Print
Piece of art created for The Idiot album, 9 in x 9 in, art print with alterations done by hand to make it one of a kind.
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Anya Posterboard Print
Poster/Print + Digital Album
Concept art of Anya created for The Idiot. It is poster sized and printed on posterboard to make it easy to hang or stand on it's own.
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Anya Framed Print
Poster/Print + Digital Album
A framed print of concept art of Anya created for The Idiot. Poster sized and easy to hang on wall. Print is in frame with glass front.
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lyrics
The Lion and the Mouse
The lion was a noble beast
Proudly ruled over all
Took a stroll through his kingdom
As night began to fall.
Walked mountains, and valleys, and shadows
Just to end up at a tree.
Amongst its roots was a tiny fellow
And the Lion grew hungry.
But the Mouse was a scared soul.
Had too much to lose.
Thought of his children, his missus, and his life
And ran as fast as he could.
The Lion watched with a smile on his face
Pretended to let him get away
Just to pounce within an inch of his prey
Blocking all chance of escape.
But the Mouse was a shrewd soul
Took appraisal of his situation
Cleared his throat before he spoke
Perhaps we can have a conversation.
The Lion laughed and said, you truly are a fool
See I am going to eat you.
There ain’t nothing in this world you can do
To change that situation.
But the Mouse was a spirited soul
Threw his fists in the air.
He trembled with fury, fire, and fear
Said, “Come on Lion, if you dare.”
and the Lion did dare.
Lalalalalalalalalalala
The Lion won with blood on his tongue
And a tiny rib in the throat.
Shook his mane in frustration
As he began to choke.
credits
from The Idiot,
released January 17, 2014
James Force - lead vocals, acoustic guitar, bass, percussion, harmonica, glockenspiel, piano, noise
Adam Sherman - electric guitar, noise
Erik Spooner - melodica, noise, spoken word
Jenée Morgan Force - mouse impersonator, spoken word
I love everything this band does. Catchy dissonance with fantastic dynamics and a spit in your eye attitude, balanced by great melodies and playful rhythms. Subpar Co-Star
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