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New Flying Colors - Second Nature
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KingsGene
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Here's some more details:
FLYING COLORS TO RELEASE SECOND NATURE ALBUM IN SEPTEMBER; VIDEO TRAILER STREAMING; TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED
"...Teaming the talents of such heavyweight names as Deep Purple/Dixie Dregs/ex-Kansas guitarist Steve Morse, drummer Mike Portnoy (Transatlantic, Winery Dogs, ex-Dream Theater), Neal Morse (Transatlantic, Spocks Beard and a prolific solo artist), bass player Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and more) with a comparatively new talent, pop singer/songwriter Casey McPherson, the band challenged conventional wisdom about combining virtuoso music and melodic songwriting. Or, as the quintets modus operandi was once memorably defined by founder Bill Evans, crafting new-fashioned music the old-fashioned way.
...Schedules allowing, the protagonists had always viewed Flying Colors as a genuine band as opposed to a mere side project, and quietly yet purposefully they began writing a second studio album. From the first writing session to final delivery of the masters in July 2014, the process took almost a year and half, albeit in four distinct stages: writing sessions via Skype in January/February 2013, another burst of writing and recording at Neal Morses house in Nashville, a trip to Portnoys home that spawned five additional songs, and finally individual recording/arrangement over the internet throughout the spring of 2014. This time the band opted to self-produce, with Evans, the man responsible for the concept of Flying Colors, reprising his role as Executive Producer and co-engineer. Besides offering a finely tuned set of ears, Evans would remix a track each time an amendment was made, before sending it onto each band member, allowing closer collaboration by the band. There was no repudiation of producer Peter Collins, clarifies Evans, but the guys had become a family and they wanted to try something different. "
October
2 - Los Angeles, CA - James Armstrong Theater
3 - Chicago, IL - Arcada Theater
4 - Philadelphia, PA - Keswick Theater
FLYING COLORS TO RELEASE SECOND NATURE ALBUM IN SEPTEMBER; VIDEO TRAILER STREAMING; TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED
"...Teaming the talents of such heavyweight names as Deep Purple/Dixie Dregs/ex-Kansas guitarist Steve Morse, drummer Mike Portnoy (Transatlantic, Winery Dogs, ex-Dream Theater), Neal Morse (Transatlantic, Spocks Beard and a prolific solo artist), bass player Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and more) with a comparatively new talent, pop singer/songwriter Casey McPherson, the band challenged conventional wisdom about combining virtuoso music and melodic songwriting. Or, as the quintets modus operandi was once memorably defined by founder Bill Evans, crafting new-fashioned music the old-fashioned way.
...Schedules allowing, the protagonists had always viewed Flying Colors as a genuine band as opposed to a mere side project, and quietly yet purposefully they began writing a second studio album. From the first writing session to final delivery of the masters in July 2014, the process took almost a year and half, albeit in four distinct stages: writing sessions via Skype in January/February 2013, another burst of writing and recording at Neal Morses house in Nashville, a trip to Portnoys home that spawned five additional songs, and finally individual recording/arrangement over the internet throughout the spring of 2014. This time the band opted to self-produce, with Evans, the man responsible for the concept of Flying Colors, reprising his role as Executive Producer and co-engineer. Besides offering a finely tuned set of ears, Evans would remix a track each time an amendment was made, before sending it onto each band member, allowing closer collaboration by the band. There was no repudiation of producer Peter Collins, clarifies Evans, but the guys had become a family and they wanted to try something different. "
October
2 - Los Angeles, CA - James Armstrong Theater
3 - Chicago, IL - Arcada Theater
4 - Philadelphia, PA - Keswick Theater
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Oblivion Ocean
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I loved the first album, but the new song has not clicked with me yet. The first album hit me right away, while the new song not so much. Perhaps because song seems to have a big Muse influence and it is a band I was never crazy about. Well on the bright side at least Portnoy is not spreading that Muse influence to Dream Theater anymore.
BTW, the new track is on Spotify for those that want to hear it.
BTW, the new track is on Spotify for those that want to hear it.
Well, the first album never really clicked for me, so that might be an improvement.
KingsGene
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I know bagging on MP has become en vogue since he left DT, but you'd be surprised to learn it was John Petrucci who introduced him to Muse. So if anything it's both their influence on the tracks that sounded like Muse. Oh and Muse is awesome.
KingsGene
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Come see the first show of the tour! Also listen to a montage of music from the new CD at the CalProg site.
http://www.calprog.com
KingsGene
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Prog magazine exclusive: Hear prog supergroup's 2nd album ahead of next month's release.
FLYING COLORS STREAM SECOND NATURE IN FULL
FLYING COLORS STREAM SECOND NATURE IN FULL
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Will probably end up in my top 10.
AeonicSlumber
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The first album was more than just "ok". I agree the new one is incredible. And they were phenomenal in Philly last night!
KingsGene
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FLYING COLORS PREMIER “FURY OF MY LOVE” MUSIC VIDEO; BAND NOMINATED FOR TWO PROGRESSIVE MUSIC AWARDS 2015
Flying Colors have announced that they have been nominated for two Progressive Music Awards: Band Of The Year and Album Of The Year. Hosted by PROG Magazine, presented by Orange Amplification, and in association with currencies.co.uk; the ceremony is to take place at the Underglobe at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London on September 3rd.
To celebrate this, they have released a new official video for “Fury of My Love” which you can see below, and are offering fans the chance to win exclusive prizes; a Steve Morse autographed Sterling by Music Man Guitar, a 20-minute Skype lesson and conversation with Steve Morse, a Signed Drum Head and a Flying Colors Vinyl Collection. To enter, briefly share your favourite Flying Colors memory and vote over at flyingcolorsmusic.com. The band will make the selections for the prize winners. Visitors can also vote for all Prog Award categories there.
Flying Colors have announced that they have been nominated for two Progressive Music Awards: Band Of The Year and Album Of The Year. Hosted by PROG Magazine, presented by Orange Amplification, and in association with currencies.co.uk; the ceremony is to take place at the Underglobe at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London on September 3rd.
To celebrate this, they have released a new official video for “Fury of My Love” which you can see below, and are offering fans the chance to win exclusive prizes; a Steve Morse autographed Sterling by Music Man Guitar, a 20-minute Skype lesson and conversation with Steve Morse, a Signed Drum Head and a Flying Colors Vinyl Collection. To enter, briefly share your favourite Flying Colors memory and vote over at flyingcolorsmusic.com. The band will make the selections for the prize winners. Visitors can also vote for all Prog Award categories there.
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