"That Is Not Me" from Slanted: An American Rock Opera
Matthew Pearce performing "That is Not Me" from Slanted: An American Rock Opera.
ABOUT SLANTED: AN AMERICAN ROCK OPERA
In 2017, an Asian American dance rock band called The Slants went to the Supreme Court to fight for the right to use their name. Now, real-life protagonists Tam and Jiang are setting their judicial experience to music — including a powerful lesson on free speech and bridging political divides from the late and prophetic Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Slanted: An American Rock Opera is the story of an indomitable spirit who so believes in the idea of justice that he's willing to risk everything along the way for the dignity of self-identity. It's an irrepressible story that is fresh, alive, and defines what it means to be American. Enlightening, funny, and ultimately uplifting, this story proves that no obstacle is too difficult to conquer…as long as you have a little heart and a lot of rock n’ roll.
This work was commissioned by the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and Mellon Foundation. It was recorded in March 2023 by the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.
Created by Joe X. Jiang and Simon Tam
For more information, visit www.slantedopera.com