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The creators behind the project
Farewell to Seasons is a collaboration between Mike McCready and writer Mark Sable, who developed the graphic novel's screenplay together. The illustrations are by Sebastián Piriz, while the cover art is by R. Kikuo Johnson, capturing the visual and narrative essence of the work.
Editing was handled by Rantz A. Hoseley, who, along with Josh Bernstein, defined the overall design, balancing layout and storytelling. The album included in the Deluxe and Platinum versions is enhanced by artwork by Daniel Danger, completing an immersive experience of visuals and original music.
An immersive graphic novel
The project is not a simple comic: it is a graphic album in which images and music intertwine.
The protagonist, Dave Williams, experiences moments of triumph and doubt, which the narrative depicts with luminous and intensely dramatic scenes, respectively. The story offers a profound reflection on creativity, resilience, and community, and asks the central question: "Was it worth it?"
Original soundtrack
The Deluxe and Platinum versions include a vinyl with 11 original tracks, created by McCready as a “vintage” recording produced by the protagonist.
Music not only accompanies the reading, but becomes an integral part of the narrative, amplifying emotions and key moments in the graphic novel.
First live tracks in Seattle
Last December, during a Thunderpussy concert at the Showbox in Seattle, McCready performed five songs from the rock opera for the first time, confirming the project's title and giving fans a first taste of the original music. The songs performed include " Queen of the Season ," " Jonathan Alexander ," "Rock Rules ," " Farewell to Seasons," and " Spoken ."
The story's protagonist represents a symbolic archetype inspired by the Seattle music community: not a direct biography, but a figure who embodies talent, fragility, friendship, and loss, central elements of the graphic album's narrative and music.
A project celebrating Seattle and grunge
Farewell to Seasons is a complete artistic experience, where graphic novel and music merge to tell the story of an unrepeatable era.
The project becomes a tribute to the grunge scene, its community of artists, and the fans who followed its evolution, offering new perspectives and insights into the cultural movement that left an indelible mark on '90s music.
