Mason Maestro - The Beehive & the Coal Mine (2021)

Coal Mine is the 21st album by Mason Maestro and originally released on Feb. 21, 2021. The Beehive & the Coalmine is the 21st album by Mason Maestro and originally released on Jan. 21, 2021. This monumental concept album explores the very nature of art and creation, with songs embodying different forms—from sculpture and poetry to film and dance. The musical landscape is a rich tapestry of progressive rock, raw indie energy, and sweeping orchestral arrangements. At its heart lies a blistering three-act rock opera that holds a dark mirror to modern society, decay, and power. This is a profound and ambitious work that challenges listeners to examine the world behind the art they consume.
This video presents the album as a complete cinematic experience, framed within a haunting theatrical performance. From the moment the curtain rises on "Act One" to the final, chilling applause, the film uses evocative montage and meta-theatrical devices to pull you into its world. The journey includes a vintage "Intermission," pulling you out of the tension before plunging you back into the narrative. It’s more than a collection of songs; it's a fully immersive piece of storytelling where the medium itself is part of the message. Prepare to be confronted, engaged, and ultimately, transformed by the experience.

Track Listing:

*Act One* 0:00
Frieze 4:03
Bull on the Green 7:56
Man-Sized 11:54
The Tense Poets 16:14

*Act Two* 20:48
Symphony Song 26:12
Flamenco Queen 32:48
To the Hills of Mulholland 37:42
Ultraviolet 42:09
The Beehive and the Coalmine 47:22

*Act Three* 53:06