The Voice of Midnight is a concept album by American art rock band the Residents, released in 2007. It was adapted from a short story, "Der Sandmann", by Prussian writer E. T. A. Hoffmann.
The protagonist of the story is Nathaniel (Nate) who carries a deep-seated fear that the childhood fable character, The Sandman, is stalking him. Nate's fiancée, Claire is a steadfast realist.
The first 500 copies of the album came with a five-track bonus EP The Sandman Waits. The original plan was for it to be the first 300, but so many people pre-ordered the recording that they boosted the print run.
Scenes
Actors Nate: Corey Rosen First worked with The Residents on River of Crime Clair: Gerri Lawler Worked on River of Crime as well as Tweedles. Olympia (the other "woman," originally a robot): Carla Fabrizo Long time Residents collaborator. Other Characters: The Residents
Score Performed By The Residents Nolan Cook Carla Fabrizo
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