August 29, 2007 – News coverage, movies, and TV shows in recent years have brought increased visibility and awareness of transgendered individuals. But how do transgendered people deal with their situation? How does it feel to be this way? And what does it mean? With their ambitious debut album, Transposition, Chameleon Red presents a rock opera that explores these questions from a transgendered perspective.
Transposition tells the story of Jack, a young man from a small town who finds himself at odds with his family and society simply for being himself. He has powerful urges to dress as a woman, something he regards as a curse. And he dreams of becoming a famous rock star. Honest, engaging, sometimes heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting, the three-act opera follows Jack's spiritual, musical, and gender transitions with tuneful, energetic songs and memorable lyrics. Standout songs include the arena rocker "Stand Up", the smooth soul-funky "What's This Music For?", and the folky, sitar-tinged "She's Changing".
Chameleon Red's sound is rooted in a vintage rock style, with forays into country, folk, soul, and metal, reflecting the eclectic tastes of these seasoned musicians. The band is centered in the mountains of northeastern Tennessee, and is made up of longtime musical friends and collaborators who got together specifically to record Transposition.
More information on Chameleon Red and Transposition can be found on the band’s website at www.chameleonred.com.