Author Topic: The Official Flying Colors Thread (Read 385445 times)

SwedishGoose · « **Reply #2415 on:** June 06, 2018, 12:48:25 AM »

Saw Neal Morse solo show in Stockholm yesterday.
Great show with Roine Stolt as a guest.

After the show I got some CDs signed and talked a little bit with Neal. Asked him about Flying Colours and he said it is definitely in the works and will be coming next year.

RoeDent · « **Reply #2416 on:** June 06, 2018, 07:44:00 AM »

Quote from: Fritzinger on June 05, 2018, 01:40:46 AM

I think, next to Peaceful Harbour, my favorite song on Second Nature is Lost Without You. Great harmonies, great arrangements (the strings in the chorus), great backing vocals. Love the back and forth thing in the chorus:
Cause I'm - loooooooost (yeeees I'm looohohost)
Without - yoooouuuuu (Wiiithouut yooouuuu)
And Steve plays one awesome guitar solo.

It's my favourite song on the album, full stop. It sounds absolutely majestic in the summer weather, always gives me goosebumps, and when Casey holds that note at the end of the bridge leading into the solo, it just sends the song into the stratosphere.

Other favourites for me are Mask Machine and Bombs Away. And while I do really enjoy Open Up Your Eyes, I've always said it feels like a bunch of sketches for the climax of a Morse epic, just bundled together with an Overture preceding it.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #2417 on:** June 06, 2018, 07:48:07 AM »

Quote from: SwedishGoose on June 06, 2018, 12:48:25 AM

After the show I got some CDs signed and talked a little bit with Neal. Asked him about Flying Colours and he said it is definitely in the works and will be coming next year.

The Walrus · « **Reply #2418 on:** June 06, 2018, 07:50:48 AM »

A Place In Your World is my favorite (after Peaceful Harbor.) Poppy, energetic, straight to the point, love it.

Mladen · « **Reply #2419 on:** June 06, 2018, 12:06:58 PM »

Quote from: SwedishGoose on June 06, 2018, 12:48:25 AM

After the show I got some CDs signed and talked a little bit with Neal. Asked him about Flying Colours and he said it is definitely in the works and will be coming next year.

Alright!

Fritzinger · « **Reply #2420 on:** June 06, 2018, 01:06:19 PM »

Quote from: Kattoelox on June 06, 2018, 07:50:48 AM

A Place In Your World is my favorite (after Peaceful Harbor.) Poppy, energetic, straight to the point, love it.

I find the opening riff a little random. Those notes could have been other random notes, wouldn't have been a problem. I just don't see a real thought or system behind the motif.

lucasembarbosa · « **Reply #2421 on:** August 16, 2018, 05:44:04 AM »

Just bumping the thread to praise Infinite Fire, amazing song. It appeared in my shuffle playlist and I decided to listen to the whole album. Love both Morse's solos. Can't wait for the 3rd album...

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #2422 on:** August 16, 2018, 06:47:11 AM »

There hasn't been much in terms of news about the third album, but I think it's progressing. Does anyone know if there's a tentative release date?

lucasembarbosa · « **Reply #2423 on:** August 16, 2018, 07:27:19 AM »

Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on August 16, 2018, 06:47:11 AM

There hasn't been much in terms of news about the third album, but I think it's progressing. Does anyone know if there's a tentative release date?

Por enquanto, nada. MP told in a recent interview that they're still in the process of recording, and in the best scenario we'll have a possible late 2019 release. He still has SoA and NMB as priority, plus touring with his 6x10²³ bands.

Nick · « **Reply #2424 on:** August 16, 2018, 08:23:58 AM »

Quote from: lucasembarbosa on August 16, 2018, 07:27:19 AM

Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on August 16, 2018, 06:47:11 AM
There hasn't been much in terms of news about the third album, but I think it's progressing. Does anyone know if there's a tentative release date?

Por enquanto, nada. MP told in a recent interview that they're still in the process of recording, and in the best scenario we'll have a possible late 2019 release. He still has SoA and NMB as priority, plus touring with his 6x10²³ bands.

I laugh at all my fellow former students who said they'd never need Avogadro's number after chemistry class.

King Puppies and the Acid Guppies · « **Reply #2425 on:** August 16, 2018, 08:25:32 AM »

Quote from: Nick on August 16, 2018, 08:23:58 AM

Quote from: lucasembarbosa on August 16, 2018, 07:27:19 AM
Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on August 16, 2018, 06:47:11 AM
There hasn't been much in terms of news about the third album, but I think it's progressing. Does anyone know if there's a tentative release date?

Por enquanto, nada. MP told in a recent interview that they're still in the process of recording, and in the best scenario we'll have a possible late 2019 release. He still has SoA and NMB as priority, plus touring with his 6x10²³ bands.

I laugh at all my fellow former students who said they'd never need Avogadro's number after chemistry class.

Stadler · « **Reply #2426 on:** August 16, 2018, 08:32:52 AM »

I love Avogadro. I've taken to making my own guacamole, and using it on my hamburgers.

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #2427 on:** August 16, 2018, 10:50:14 AM »

Quote from: Stadler on August 16, 2018, 08:32:52 AM

I love Avogadro. I've taken to making my own guacamole, and using it on my hamburgers.

Hipster alert!

Snow Dog · « **Reply #2428 on:** August 16, 2018, 11:08:59 AM »

Quote from: Stadler on August 16, 2018, 08:32:52 AM

I love Avogadro. I've taken to making my own guacamole, and using it on my hamburgers.

lucasembarbosa · « **Reply #2429 on:** August 16, 2018, 11:34:54 AM »

Quote from: Snow Dog on August 16, 2018, 11:08:59 AM

Quote from: Stadler on August 16, 2018, 08:32:52 AM
I love Avogadro. I've taken to making my own guacamole, and using it on my hamburgers.

Nick · « **Reply #2430 on:** August 16, 2018, 12:09:55 PM »

Quote from: Snow Dog on August 16, 2018, 11:08:59 AM

Quote from: Stadler on August 16, 2018, 08:32:52 AM
I love Avogadro. I've taken to making my own guacamole, and using it on my hamburgers.

Stadler · « **Reply #2431 on:** August 16, 2018, 12:34:23 PM »

Would anyone even REMOTELY buy it if I said I intended that pun?

(I did not, for the record.)

King Puppies and the Acid Guppies · « **Reply #2432 on:** August 17, 2018, 05:02:32 PM »

Quote from: Stadler on August 16, 2018, 12:34:23 PM

Would anyone even REMOTELY buy it if I said I intended that pun?

(I did not, for the record.)

I didn't catch that until Nick posted above you.

The Letter M · « **Reply #2433 on:** August 25, 2018, 10:11:52 AM »

Neal states in the latest Inner Circle newsletter that Flying Colors will reconvene in December to finish the album, which probably means a Spring 2019 release, and with hope, a summer tour (after the Neal Morse Band is done touring, of course).

Hard to believe it'll have been nearly 5 years between their second and third albums, but that's just how it goes. Nearly all of the members of the band have other commitments, and I think we all knew that going in, and that this wasn't going to be a super-regular thing, and that's ok. I just hope this music will be worth the wait, and recaptures the magic the band has had with their first two albums (well, most of the second and all of the first).

-Marc.

Nekov · « **Reply #2434 on:** August 27, 2018, 05:46:04 AM »

Good news right there. I'm hoping they do something more akin to the first but either way, I'm sure the output will be a good one.

ProfessorPeart · « **Reply #2435 on:** December 03, 2018, 01:30:37 PM »

The boys are at MP's house as I type this working on the new album. Looking forward to it.

https://twitter.com/MikePortnoy/status/1069687131763851265

Adami · « **Reply #2436 on:** December 03, 2018, 01:59:18 PM »

YES!

The only MP project I get really excited about.

ytserush · « **Reply #2437 on:** December 03, 2018, 05:45:46 PM »

Cautiously optimistic.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #2438 on:** December 03, 2018, 05:51:18 PM »

This and TNMB are my go to for Mike.

TheLordOfTheStrings · « **Reply #2439 on:** December 03, 2018, 08:18:50 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on December 03, 2018, 05:51:18 PM

This and TNMB are my go to for Mike.

But... Transatlantic...

And The Winery Dogs...

deggs37 · « **Reply #2440 on:** December 03, 2018, 10:16:42 PM »

If this new album is even half as good as the first one I will be content. The last one was okay, but the first was phenomenal. This and Transatlantic are my go-to MP projects these days.

jammindude · « **Reply #2441 on:** December 03, 2018, 11:16:37 PM »

Quote from: Adami on December 03, 2018, 01:59:18 PM

YES!

The only MP project I get really excited about.

This.

I was lukewarm on the 2nd one for awhile, but it has grown on me quite a bit.

Fritzinger · « **Reply #2442 on:** December 04, 2018, 07:16:04 AM »

The first one at least had Neal doing something different. Not that I don't love all his other music. But it was cool to hear him in a slightly different style.

SN slipped into the Morse/Transatlantic-light style a little but still had some awesome tracks like Peaceful Harbour, Difference Machine, Lost Without You (my personal fav off the album, no kidding) and Cosmic Symphony (Steve's solo wtf).

None of the two albums are "masterpieces" for me though. I'm still looking forward to it! I hope for a spring/summer release. This band makes perfect good-weather-prog.

Nekov · « **Reply #2443 on:** December 04, 2018, 07:35:23 AM »

Stadler · « **Reply #2444 on:** December 04, 2018, 07:36:51 AM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on December 03, 2018, 05:51:18 PM

This and TNMB are my go to for Mike.

You and me both.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #2445 on:** December 04, 2018, 07:48:09 AM »

Quote from: TheLordOfTheStrings on December 03, 2018, 08:18:50 PM

Quote from: kingshmegland on December 03, 2018, 05:51:18 PM
This and TNMB are my go to for Mike.
But... Transatlantic...

And The Winery Dogs...

TWD are just ok in my book. I love transatlantic but it seems they are on the back burner right now.

Stadler · « **Reply #2446 on:** December 04, 2018, 08:06:52 AM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on December 04, 2018, 07:48:09 AM

Quote from: TheLordOfTheStrings on December 03, 2018, 08:18:50 PM
Quote from: kingshmegland on December 03, 2018, 05:51:18 PM
This and TNMB are my go to for Mike.
But... Transatlantic...

And The Winery Dogs...

TWD are just ok in my book. I love transatlantic but it seems they are on the back burner right now.

I saw TWD live and it was great, three talented musicians playing real music on real instruments, etc. etc. etc. But I just find the music, well, boring. Maybe "boring" is the wrong word, but it doesn't give me shivers like "Kayla" does or "The Storm". I think King has it right: it's just "ok".

DoctorAction · « **Reply #2447 on:** December 04, 2018, 04:23:40 PM »

Fantastic news. The only MP thing I'm really interested in now.

ProfessorPeart · « **Reply #2448 on:** December 04, 2018, 06:18:50 PM »

The first album is far and away my favorite of the 2 so far. However, Cosmic Symphony is by far my favorite song of theirs. It was a goosebump moment seeing this live from like the 5th row of the Arcada with Casey sitting at the edge of the stage at the start of Pound for Pound.

Plus, it was my third time seeing Steve with his third different band. I got a bit stuck watching him play because I kinda forgot how great he is.

DoctorAction · « **Reply #2449 on:** December 04, 2018, 11:20:22 PM »

That's made me think. I've not seen Mike live outside of DT and have NEVER seen Neal live. I have to fix that.

News: The Gift of Music official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fae4FQ4McSY

Author Topic: The Official Flying Colors Thread (Read 385445 times)