Author Topic: Flaming Row - new album "The Pure Shine" (out December 10th 2019) (Read 27720 times)

ich bin besser · « **on:** August 02, 2011, 02:39:05 PM »

This might be one of the TOP 10 prog metal albums this year, really. Imagine a rock opera in the vein of Ayreon, but more diverse and with more balls. Great musicianship, great singers great production! Highly recommended!!

https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/flamingrow
https://www.flamingrow.de/
https://www.ppr-shop.de/epages/62161184.sf/en_GB/?ViewObjectID=31323948
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrYpPs-hfyM

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FLAMING ROW is an international band project formed by the German musician Martin Schnella (Steel Protector, Cast In Silence) in 2008. His original idea was to create a concept album with many different musicians, especially singers, female and male. Schnella wrote a lot of music for FLAMING ROW and put it together to complete songs. Because of his big influence of different styles of music, FLAMING ROW does not represent just one genre. So there is a mixture of prog metal/rock, mainstream rock, metal and powerful ballads inside FLAMING ROW.

To complete the idea, Schnella asked his dear friend Kiri Geile (Steel Protector) to join the band. Kiri’s task was to write a story for the concept. Within some months both completed the story “Elinoire”, a drama about a young British family, together and wrote lyrics for the different characters in the story.

The recording sessions started in late 2008. Almost all of the music was recorded until the end of 2009. A lot of friends and local musicians supported Geile and Schnella by joining the band. Also to the core team of FLAMING ROW belong drummer Niklas Kahl (My Inner Burning, Cast In Silence) and keyboard/sax player Marek Arnold (Toxic Smile, Seven Steps To The Green Door, Stern Combo Meissen). Schnella played guitars, most bass guitars, some keyboards and contributed lead and backing vocals.

In late 2010 he got in contact with Gary Wehrkamp and Brendt Allman from the American progressive-metal band SHADOW GALLERY and asked them to join [in] with some additional guitar/keyboard solos. Both liked the music and became a big part of FLAMING ROW. Wehrkamp also did a lot of lead vocals and took part as one of the characters. Together with Brendt Allman he added many backing vocals. Billy Sherwood (Circa, Yoso, Ex-Yes) also provided some lead and backing vocals.

The German guitar player Ali Neander (founding member of the RODGAU MONOTONES, session guitar player for Xavier Naidoo, Sabrina Setlur …) added some guitar solos, too.

To take over the last free character-role Jimmy Keegan, who is the tour drummer/backing singer for SPOCK’S BEARD (also Kenny Loggins, Santana…), joined FLAMING ROW and did some vocals.

Schnella is very proud of this development, because all these musicians have been his idols since his childhood. Thus FLAMING ROW has become now an international band project.

The story of “Elinoire”: It is about a young British family. Lea and Adam Baltwin are in the prime of their lives, having great jobs and living in prosperity. Lea becomes pregnant. But during the birth of their daughter Elinoire, Lea dies. Adam never overcomes the sudden death of his beloved wife and lays the blame on Elinoire. Over the years he cannot build up an ordinary realationship to Elinoire. Adam’s father Cyrus Baltwin takes over the role of the father figure. But after some years some true facts about the previous life of Lea are revealed. Was Lea’s death really fate ? The story is told by the real characters, their emotions (love, rage…) and some virtual ones (Time, Destiny, Death, Spirit ...). More than 30 musicians and 15 different singers, female and male, perform on this album and the roles of the story.

Tracklist:

1. Elinoire's Theme 2. Initiation Fugato 3. Overture 4. First Day 5. Nightingales Chirp 6. Do You Like Country Grandpa ? 7. Lea's Delivery 8. Elinoire 9. Rage Of Despair 10. Adam's Theme 11. Neglected Garden 12. Time Mirror 13. Watershed 14. Review 15. Unearth The Truth 16. Father's Theme 17. Farewell 18. A Place To review Your Soul (I. Confession II. A Broken Man III. Flaming Row IV. On The Run V. A World Of Make Believe)

List Of Voices:

Lars Begerow as „Adam Baltwin“ Human Band: RAW
Michaela Auer as “Lea Baltwin” Human Band: Acoustic Schock
Jessica Schmalle as “Elinoire Baltwin” Human Band: Steel Protector
Sascha Habich as “Cyrus Baltwin” Human Band: X-Tom, Elements Of Change
Denis Brosowski as “Zachary “Zac” Jones“ Human Band: Iron Fate
Gary Wehrkamp as “Conscience” Band: Shadow Gallery
Brendt Allman as “Liberty” Band: Shadow Gallery
Billy Sherwood as “Past” Band: Circa, Ex-Yes
Jimmy Keegan as “Season” Band: Spock’s Beard
Michael Lowin as “Death” Band: Cast In Silence
Kim Spillner as “Rage” Band: Worst
Kiri Geile as “Destiny” Band: Steel Protector
Martin Schnella as “Spirit” Band: Cast In Silence, Steel Protector
Anne Trautmann as “Love” Band: Seven Steps To The Green Door
Sandra Thielemann as “Time” Band: No Case In Point
Markus Funke as “Forgiveness” Band: Markus Funke Band

ich bin besser · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2011, 02:55:05 PM »

Wow, nobody?? Believe me, this is great stuff.

FretMuppet · « **Reply #2 on:** August 04, 2011, 03:49:21 PM »

I'll check this out! Sounds interesting

Nick · « **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2011, 06:48:24 PM »

Oh fuck, I had talked to Gary about this awhile back and since had just forgotten about it, thanks for posting it, I'll be sure to check it out.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #4 on:** August 09, 2011, 02:52:16 PM »

Just listened to the trailer. Seems worthy of more investigation.

Nick · « **Reply #5 on:** August 09, 2011, 07:01:57 PM »

Just ordered, and I went above my usual allowance for a CD, so this better be good.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #6 on:** August 10, 2011, 04:16:40 PM »

Quote from: Nick on August 09, 2011, 07:01:57 PM

Just ordered, and I went above my usual allowance for a CD, so this better be good.

$16 is above your allowance?

You're just pissed he said he had a subtle jab at AAJ.

Nick · « **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 2011, 04:17:56 PM »

I generally don't like to pay more than $15 shipped.

And this was nearly $20 shipped.

ich bin besser · « **Reply #8 on:** August 21, 2011, 06:40:19 AM »

Have you got it yet, Nick?

Nick · « **Reply #9 on:** August 21, 2011, 12:27:42 PM »

Yes, and it is incredible. I had hoped it would be good, but this has exceeded my every expectation.

It's the same basic concept as Ayreon's The Human Equation, but for the most part the albums don't sound anything alike, and the music on this album is just pure win. This may actually stand as my album of the year right now.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #10 on:** August 21, 2011, 12:52:45 PM »

Care to write a review in the near future? Your review of Victims of the Modern Age compelled me to pick it up (months ago), and it's now one of my favorites (and currently getting a lot of 'spins' from my iPod).

Nick · « **Reply #11 on:** August 21, 2011, 12:54:20 PM »

I would like to, but I have some other reviews I'm kinda bound to do first. I shall try my best to get around to it though.

ich bin besser · « **Reply #12 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:02:47 PM »

Quote from: Nick on August 21, 2011, 12:27:42 PM

Yes, and it is incredible. I had hoped it would be good, but this has exceeded my every expectation.

It's the same basic concept as Ayreon's The Human Equation, but for the most part the albums don't sound anything alike, and the music on this album is just pure win. This may actually stand as my album of the year right now.

Guess it sometimes pays off to spend some more bucks, eh? Glad you like it - and I'll forward it to the band!

jsem · « **Reply #13 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:06:39 PM »

Is there anywhere I can stream the album?

The trailer sounded awesome and all, but I'm not sure if I'm willing to pay - limited budget and all - if it's not really good. I needa try it at first

Nick · « **Reply #14 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:08:39 PM »

Quote from: ich bin besser on August 21, 2011, 01:02:47 PM

Quote from: Nick on August 21, 2011, 12:27:42 PM
Yes, and it is incredible. I had hoped it would be good, but this has exceeded my every expectation.

It's the same basic concept as Ayreon's The Human Equation, but for the most part the albums don't sound anything alike, and the music on this album is just pure win. This may actually stand as my album of the year right now.

Guess it sometimes pays off to spend some more bucks, eh? Glad you like it - and I'll forward it to the band!

Hey, I've gotten albums that are as good for $2 in clearance bins, that's not the point.

I don't know when I'd be available and able, but let me know if either the main guy or gal would like to do an interview, assuming their English is good enough.

ich bin besser · « **Reply #15 on:** September 15, 2011, 06:53:03 AM »

Here's part 1 of a long documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHsQztnhi9s
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwkzFOGJ4do
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J2BZqTtJpI

English-speaking peeps might have fun with the German accents.

I'll post links to the other parts as soon as they are online. During the release party, I got to see the whole thing. Very funny at times, a longer segment with the guys from Shadow Gallery and other participating artists.

The album is best available here:
https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/flamingrow (or in Europe: https://www.ppr-shop.de/epages/62161184.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/62161184/Products/PPR-005 )

skydivingninja · « **Reply #16 on:** September 15, 2011, 07:16:13 AM »

Read thread title as "Flaming Lips." Got excited, then was very disappoint.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #17 on:** September 15, 2011, 08:04:13 AM »

Quote from: skydivingninja on September 15, 2011, 07:16:13 AM

Read thread title as "Flaming Lips." Got excited, then was very disappoint.

Get the album. That will fix your disappointment. It's phenomenal.

Will check th vid ou later

Nick · « **Reply #18 on:** September 15, 2011, 08:39:20 AM »

Can't wait till I get home!

jsem · « **Reply #19 on:** September 15, 2011, 01:09:04 PM »

Ok. I listened to the album.

Best album of the year by far far far far.

ich bin besser · « **Reply #20 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:47:37 AM »

I added part 2 in the OP.

jsem · « **Reply #21 on:** September 17, 2011, 03:06:41 PM »

ich bin besser · « **Reply #22 on:** September 21, 2011, 05:59:45 AM »

Part 3 added: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J2BZqTtJpI

jingle.boy · « **Reply #23 on:** September 21, 2011, 06:08:04 AM »

Cool...

just checked iTunes, and this is available for $10. Although, it is nice to have the sleeve, and the lyrics lined up to the characters.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #24 on:** September 21, 2011, 02:06:02 PM »

Very fun to watch - especially the montage of Do You Like Country Grandpa.

This disc is getting better with every spin.

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #25 on:** September 21, 2011, 02:30:43 PM »

More like...The Flaming Homer.

Nick · « **Reply #26 on:** September 22, 2011, 07:33:41 AM »

Two topics merged.

jsem · « **Reply #27 on:** September 22, 2011, 08:43:09 AM »

Initiation Fugato reminds me of exactly like prog.

ich bin besser · « **Reply #28 on:** October 02, 2011, 02:39:54 PM »

Part 4 of the documentary - including Gary Wehrkamp & Brendt Allman of Shadow Gallery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGeJ75NfgIw

jsem · « **Reply #29 on:** October 02, 2011, 03:36:12 PM »

I could totally see Nightingale's Chirp being played on rock radio, it's such an awesome track too.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #30 on:** October 02, 2011, 04:05:55 PM »

The CD is on back order. Will watching this documentary spoil anything? My inclination is just wait til I have the CD, but I might find myself with a spare hour to kill sometime soon.

jsem · « **Reply #31 on:** October 02, 2011, 04:12:52 PM »

Quote from: DTVT on October 02, 2011, 04:05:55 PM

The CD is on back order. Will watching this documentary spoil anything? My inclination is just wait til I have the CD, but I might find myself with a spare hour to kill sometime soon.

It's going to spoil a bit, I mean - you see the creation process of the songs and stuff. I think it's better if you've heard them before.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #32 on:** October 03, 2011, 10:21:06 AM »

Quote from: DTVT on October 02, 2011, 04:05:55 PM

The CD is on back order. Will watching this documentary spoil anything? My inclination is just wait til I have the CD, but I might find myself with a spare hour to kill sometime soon.

That sucks Mason. I don't think watching them will totally kill the vibe. There's only one song as I recall that you get the whole run from (track 6... Do You Like Country Grandpa). Otherwise, you just get a feel for all the instrmentation.

Did you order it from cdbaby, or ppr-shop? I got mine within about a week from ppr-shop.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #33 on:** October 03, 2011, 01:01:42 PM »

Backorder on cdbaby. Can you send me the ppr-shop link please?

jingle.boy · « **Reply #34 on:** October 03, 2011, 01:02:50 PM »

It's right at the top of the thread. Good news, "Product is in stock"

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Author Topic: Flaming Row - new album "The Pure Shine" (out December 10th 2019) (Read 27720 times)