Myrrh Larsen

Welcome to my Patreon! I hope you'll join the growing community of patrons whose monthly contributions help support the unique art produced by me and my collaborators in dance, circus, theatre, film, and more. I'm Myrrh Larsen, a Portland, Oregon-based musician, touring and recording artist focused on live narrative rock shows developed in collaboration with performing artists of other disciplines. In our unique live events, we take the atmosphere of music videos — surreal and story-focused — and bring it to life through immersive and evocative rock shows. Unlike the traditional music industry model, (where the album dictates the way the show goes), for us, the story and the live show determine what is created and what is recorded. Look, it's been an unusual year. I'm understating it, of course. I set out to focus primarily on creating live experiences — and then the live entertainment industry all but disappeared overnight. While these touring shows will return, what I'm focused on in the interim is:<ul><li>Developing truly unique hybrid live+streaming shows, both as an evolution of the regular music series SÉANCE, and as a producer, director, and video artist in collaboration with immersive theatre company SPECULATIVE DRAMA.</li><li>Releasing a series of new original SINGLES &amp; COVERS along with music videos &amp; other visual accompanying work done in remote collaboration during the pandemic.</li><li>Sharing weekly Patron-only PRIVATE CONCERT videos, where I invite you into my currently-closed-to-the-public studio for a one-on-one performance between me and the camera.</li></ul>I couldn't do any of this without your support - and, honestly, having patrons here, no matter the amount, is part of what helps me stay motivated to get up each week and keep making art, so, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. <img src="http://myrrhmusic.com/q/patreon/myrrh-larsen-sagas.jpg"> TOURING SONG SAGA SHOWS ◆ <a href="http://pieceofmefairytale.com/">PIECE OF ME</a>, an ill-fated love story between a human and a fairy, inspired by mysterious journals and letters from the 1930s. Featuring &amp; devised in collaboration with acclaimed contortionist and trapeze artist Meg Russell (New Orleans, Portland, West Coast) ◆ <a href="http://ilikedeadthings.com/">GREY GOLD: A NEW MYTH OF PERSEPHONE &amp; HADES</a> with full band and a rotating cast of movement actors portraying Persephone and Hades (New York, Portland, West Coast) <img src="http://myrrhmusic.com/q/patreon/seance-ghost.jpg"> CURATOR &amp; RESIDENT ARTIST, S͚̹̒̀É͓̦͛̈́A͔̘͆͠N̜̤̈͛C̩͎̔̂Ë̺̰̿ A monthly live showcase that transports you outside of time and place, accompanied by the spirits of the dead. 

In addition, I am one of the founders &amp; artistic directors of west coast performance art club THE STEEP AND THORNY WAY TO HEAVEN, famous for our regular themed costume parties and site-specific art events; I am also Creative Director for acclaimed environmental theatre company SPECULATIVE DRAMA, and a very active participant in the Pacific Northwest's music, circus, theatre, film, and eclectic performance art communities. 

 Join me, and get a secret glimpse into the incredible world that goes on behind the scenes of all these productions! By the way: I realize the goals listed on this page are outdated, pre-pandemic. I'll get around to updating them soon!

Free

Join me each week for photos, videos, behind-the-scenes looks at the show development and collaborations. Peek inside the writing and production process, and view future shows to come!
 
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<li>PRIVATE CONCERT VIDEOS. Patron-only videos and behind-the-scenes stories from every rehearsal (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmlPeF6u-5o" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">example</a>)</li>
<li>A HΛUNTING. Monthly video series giving you a taste of Myrrh's Séance concerts through the eyes of the audience (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/22647153">example</a>)</li>
<li>MY MONTH IN MUSIC. Each month, get an audio playlist of the month's patron-only content.</li>
<li>plus PATRON DISCORD ACCESS, and more!</li>
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Through A Keyhole 🔓

You will receive TOP SECRET access to studio recordings of works-in-progress, cover songs, demos and song sketches, show-exclusive material and voice-overs, and more! Unlock secret patron-only access to works as they happen and be part of it all. 
 
Also includes early access to music videos and patron-only posts, plus a special discount on all Myrrh Larsen merchandise.
 
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<li>EXCLUSIVE MUSIC DOWNLOADS.</li>
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+ ALL PREVIOUS REWARDS

Skeleton Key 🗝

You will receive a monthly handwritten postcard in the mail* from Persephone to her lover Hades during the summer months. See inside the secret world of the Gods. 
 
In addition you get "Skeleton Key" access to studio recordings and demos, early access to all music videos and patron-only posts, plus a special discount on all Myrrh Larsen merchandise. 
 
*International postage applies for non-U.S. addresses

Love Letters from Persephone

Receive a mystery gift box filled with the relics of the worlds we build. Gifts from the gods. Flowers, bones, and tears. Snowmelt and fairy feathers. A memory of your lost love. 
 
These beautiful boxes will be lovingly assembled, wrapped, and sent to the address of your choice. A gift for yourself, or to share with your own. 
 
Also includes early access to music videos and patron-only posts, plus a special discount on all Myrrh Larsen merchandise.

Pandora's Box 🎁

Join myself and one of my collaborators for an afternoon of coffee and snacks in downtown Portland as we discuss about Art, Life, and making your new projects happen.
 
Talk about art, our life, ask us questions, probe our minds; we will be as an open book (within reason).
 
We want to live in a world teeming with great art. Whether there are skills or performance and production resources you're interested in exploring, or a specific project we can help guide to fruition, let me and my exceptional collaborators be an artistic resource for you!

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