The Challenge

The Challenge is the first song of The Ithaca Saga. It is Sung by Odysseus' wife, Queen Penelope, who after 20 years has still not accepted another suitor despite pressure and harassment. She has finally decided to choose a suitor with an intensely difficult challenge. The challenge being another way of stalling as she holds out hope that her husband may return soon.

Trivia

 * This song is written in Eb Major with a 4/4 time signature.
 * Jorge had 2 other drafts for the music before sticking with the music it currently has.
 * The entire draft of the song has been released on the EPIC seminar on March 19th 2022.
 * The Suitor's chant is a reference to one of the many cut songs from the show, Man of the House.