Welcome to the tenth chapter of Backdrop Generator - The Far Away Reality. This serialised concept album was completed in 2005, but was never officially released. Set in the future, the year is 2020…….
Apoline sits with her hands touching the surface of the pool. She is weaving the minds of four companions when she detects an uninvited presence through the crystal water. This makes her feel very uncomfortable and reminds her of conversations that she’s had with Ray. He has often expressed feelings of being watched, so she decides to go and talk to him.
In the real world, it’s 3am. The Hacker installs his kidnapping devices as he monitors all corners of the Far Away Reality. He is intrigued by Apoline’s sudden departure and tracks her journey to Ray’s cathedral cave. The ensuing conversation sends The Hacker into a frenzied panic. Apoline tells Ray of her feelings of intrusion. “I am sensing a presence. It’s like someone looking down my back” she exclaims. The Hacker freezes. Maybe he’s been nicked?! He must shut Apoline up before it’s too late. He scrambles to divert the portal that he made for Little Quantum to an old computer game: a military style shoot’em up called Desert Breach. Then he sends his Birds With Blades to snatch Apoline on her way home. They take her through the portal and into the game.
In the morning; she is gone……
What happened to Apoline?
Not familiar like you
People all over
Introduced - don’t remember
In your cradled sun set house
All four heads open under arm
What happened to the place
Where the wondering graced?
Are you Singing In The Sleeper’s Eyes?
Birds With Blades cracked neon wake
Record scalp flashed pointing straight
Parrot lost who’s worked before
Pulled by handled from your door…..
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Mega-Volt Jolt:
Narration: Fleur Hemmings. Music: John Fowler
Singing In The Sleeper’s Eyes:
Lead vocals: Charlotte Xerri. Backing vocals: Clare Fowler, Charlotte Xerri, John Fowler. Drums, bass, keys, guitars: John Fowler.
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