#aristos the musical

[perhapsitisthegreatergrief]

made this a while back and today feels like a good way to post this

[bimuselee]

Finishing up Draft 6 of Aristos (for reasons 👀) and I would like to report that I have made Interlude II Worse

[voidcatofbedlam]

“He whom I value more than all others, and love as dearly as my own life? I have lost him”

- the Iliad

“When he died, all things soft and beautiful and bright would be buried with him.”

- the Song of Achilles

“Say that there were two boys who raced each other to the sunrise. Say that one went too far, and the other went with him”

- Aristos: the Musical @aristosmusical

Gouache on paper

Here’s teenage Patroclus and Achilles, soft and carefree and unknowing of their fate, plus some quotes that twist my gut every time I read them

[mirkwoodsuperspy]

Why aren't people talking about ARISTOS: The Musical?

It's just so beautiful.

Achilles and Patroclus, their voices so carefree and hopeful in their youth, Achilles singing to Patroclus, knowing that he loves him.

Achilles saying that he would become whatever Patroclus was. Achilles saying that wherever Patroclus went, he would be by his side. Achilles telling Patroclus, doesn't he know? Achilles' childhood was in Patroclus' eyes. And Achilles will never leave Patroclus, because where Patroclus goes, Achilles will go with him.

Achilles and Patroclus, comparing themselves to Cleopatra and Meleager.

Achilles and Patroclus, their voices starting to break now, knowing what is to come but still happy, to just be with each other, and dreading not being able to be with each other. Achilles and Patroclus, able to read each other so easily. Achilles, telling of how he would be by Patroclus' side for evermore, and Patroclus being shocked by how far Achilles would go for him. Achilles not wanting Patroclus to leave, but Patroclus having to leave. Achilles, scared that Patroclus would not return to him. Achilles, scared to ever hurt Patroclus, and Patroclus, promising Achilles that they had all the time in the world.

Achilles and Patroclus, not recognising each other, as Achilles refused to fight, and Patroclus stepped up to fight. Achilles fearful for Patroclus, Patroclus fearful for Achilles. Achilles and Patroclus, remembering the days of the past, of their childhood. Achilles and Patroclus, both knowing that they love each other.

Achilles and Patroclus, in their silence, still loving and trusting each other. Achilles and Patroclus, almost like strangers as Patroclus leaves. Achilles and Patroclus, with so much to say.

Achilles, seeing Patroclus. Achilles, mourning Patroclus. Achilles, weeping, Achilles, not being able to be by Patroclus' side by and by.

Achilles, wasting away, stricken and broken, Patroclus, watching Achilles in his sorrow, knowing him even in death.

Achilles, making Hector pay, knowing his death would soon arrive. Achilles, avenging Patroclus, and accepting his prophecy, because what is living without his beloved?

Achilles, all alone, talking to Patroclus, as if he were still there.

Achilles in the past, still around Patroclus and joyful, wistful, beautiful, loving him so easily, talking to him so easily. Achilles, where they still had all the time in the world.

Achilles, now, and Achilles, then, he always loved Patroclus.

Achilles, who had been Patroclus'. Achilles and Patroclus, two boys who raced each other to the sunrise. Achilles and Patroclus, where one went too far, and the other went with him.

Achilles and Patroclus, who wanted to be whatever the other was.

Achilles and Patroclus, boys, men, lovers, fools, soldiers, heroes.

Achilles, Aristos Achaion.

So I'm begging you, whoever you are, to listen to this musical.

[elianzis]

I'll never stop crying over those two....

[corallove]

Listen to Epic → read the Odyssey → read the Iliad → read The Song of Achilles → Listen to Aristos → Listened to Epic → read the Odyssey......

[lonlylook]

"Say that there were two boys who raced each other to the sunrise. Say that one went too far, and the other went with him.”

- ARISTOS: the musical

[in3jj]

aristos

what shall i say?

say that there were two boys who raced each other to the sunrise. say that one went too far, and the other went with him.

and how should i end it?

however you'd like. turn us into trees. or change us into birds. hang us in the stars, if your gods are generous.

what would you become?

what?

if the gods could change you, what would you become?

anything.

anything?

anything. i'd become whatever he does.

— aristos: the musical

[rrainydaydreams]

If you like EPIC: The Musical or Song of Achilles, go listen to Aristos: The Musical. You won’t regret it.

[aristosmusical]

Our album (!!!) was released on all streaming platforms today! Go take a listen wherever you get your music and let us know what you think – thank you so much for joining us on our journey to Ithaca!

Spotify / YouTube / Apple Music / Instagram

[wolfxkissed]

no one talk to me omg

[bimuselee]

"In a tender Homeric epic that spans decades, a soldier fights to save his lover from certain death, a war captive makes her secret bid for freedom, and a commander learns just how far he’d go for a chance at returning home. Oh, and most importantly, Patroclus has nine dogs. ARISTOS: the Musical (The Complete Libretto) by Muse Lee 이비 hits shelves on August 18, 2024 🔥🌌✨ We may also have a few goodies for you while you wait… 👀"

--aristosmusical on Instagram

[sammyhmph]

To everyone who read "Song of Achilles" I really recommend this whole album "Aristos: the musical"

My personal fav song is "Where you go". Like this song got me sobbing. The instrumental is so beautiful and the part when adult Patroclus and Achilles start to sing- It's everything. I spent hours crying with this song on repeat. Very emotional experience, love it.

[mirkwoodsuperspy]

established byler would literally be mike being so clingy. and if you think will will roll his eyes at him, well okay, it's an opinion. by will didn't think he would get mike, and now that he has, he's not about to let mike go. even if mike sometimes says things like, "You know--I love you--I always have--and I think sometimes you love me. Is that--do I understand that correctly?"

and will would answer, "you know i love you" every time, and won't even laugh at him for being clingy, because he knows what it's like to be scared someone doesn't love them back.

they are beautiful that way.

[elianzis]

i love them :D I can't stop making little animations.

THIS IS MY FAVORITE SHOT, GUYS.

[perhapsitisthegreatergrief]

2023 really fed me in terms of iliad stuff. thank you emily wilson and the people behind aristos: the musical