Peter Orullian

<p>Prog metal is not my musical sweet spot, particularly where Christmas music is concerned. But as the arenas full of people who attend Trans-Siberian Orchestra shows each holiday season testify, it clearly is for many. For that reason, I really enjoy talking to people working in that area. I want to understand it better. </p> <p><a href='https://www.orullian.rocks/'>Peter Orullian</a> is one such artist. He's an author who moved to Seattle with his band and a dream that didn't quite work out. The band didn't survive relocation, but he continued to work with vocal coach while writing and working at Microsoft. He wrote the rock opera <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Ringer-Symphony-North/dp/B07Z18J4Y3/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+bell+ringer+symphony+north&qid=1616608816&sr=8-1'>The Bell Ringer</a>, which was recorded in 2019. He got a few chances to perform the show, but COVID prevented any potential 2020 Christmas tour from happening. He turned to YouTube to promote the project, but right he's looking ahead.</p> <p>We talk about telling a story through heavy rock, and the aspects that were important to him. We discussed how to integrate a Christmas classic into a story like this, and how music played before 14,000 people can be intimate.</p> <p>In addition, I talk about one of my favorite Christmas albums--<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Carlas-Christmas-Carols-Carla-Bley/dp/B002PJS38U/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=carla%27s+christmas+carols&qid=1616608747&sr=8-1'>Carla's Christmas Carols</a> by Carla Bley, Steve Swallow, and the Partyka Brass Quintet. </p>