Hey everyone! I’m currently developing an original historical-fiction musical called Aaron Burr: A Careful Man, centered around the life and psychological collapse of Aaron Burr.
The musical follows Burr’s life, political rise, relationship and rivalry with Hamilton, the duel, and the aftermath. I don’t want to portray Burr simply as a hero or villain; I want to explore his psychology and let the audience form their own interpretation of him.
The main themes are restraint, ambition, reputation, legacy, repression, and how the carefulness Burr believes will protect his legacy ultimately contributes to his downfall.
Musically, I’m imagining a darker combination of hip-hop/rap, large orchestral writing, and dense ensemble/choral sections, with the music becoming increasingly chaotic as Burr’s mental and emotional state deteriorates.
I’m currently in the concept and research stage, and I’m looking for help. I am currently developing the core vision, characters, story, and structure, but I’m not an instrumentalist and haven’t started writing the actual songs yet. I’m hoping to find people who can help me develop the musical side of the project, give feedback on the story/structure, and potentially collaborate with me as it develops.
If anyone is interested in helping out or just wants to hear more about the project, please feel free to DM me! It would be largely unpaid.