Author Topic: The Official Flying Colors Thread (Read 391130 times)

Elite · « **Reply #280 on:** January 11, 2012, 12:17:17 PM »

Wow, that sounds awesome. This should be good.

One thing that bugs me is the small biography of MP on the website. I mean, really?

Anyway; so far my most anticipated record of 2012.

YtseJamittaja · « **Reply #281 on:** January 11, 2012, 12:42:57 PM »

Now this is something!! Really wide range of music genres in the same band. This is something I will like!

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #282 on:** January 11, 2012, 01:00:38 PM »

I'm loving the snippets especially the bass driven one around 3:53. I'll most likely wait till it's release.

KevShmev · « **Reply #283 on:** January 11, 2012, 01:19:29 PM »

Quote from: Elite on January 11, 2012, 12:17:17 PM

One thing that bugs me is the small biography of MP on the website. I mean, really?

And this surprises you?

I was amused that the first thing Portnoy said in that 5-minute clip was that he was the only one who knew everyone in the group. Of course.

Anyway, seems like an interesting project, and I always dig stuff Neal Morse is involved with, but I am not sure if I liked the main guy's singing voice. Time will tell, although I am not sure I will want to pay for this.

rumborak · « **Reply #284 on:** January 11, 2012, 02:25:53 PM »

Quote from: indalo on January 11, 2012, 08:52:46 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BsYw_nGwlOM

Was this taken down? It's flagged as private.

rumborak

The Letter M · « **Reply #285 on:** January 11, 2012, 02:34:12 PM »

Quote from: rumborak on January 11, 2012, 02:25:53 PM

Quote from: indalo on January 11, 2012, 08:52:46 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BsYw_nGwlOM

Was this taken down? It's flagged as private.

rumborak

Was wondering that too, but it looks like many of the sites' links have changed to a video hosted by MascotRecords - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1W0UgiWlbY

-Marc.

rumborak · « **Reply #286 on:** January 11, 2012, 03:10:38 PM »

Heard it now, quite interesting. Definite TA vibes, but that's to be expected given the lineup. I hope Steve Morse will give it a harder edge than TA, it was always a bit lacking in that.
And yeah, this one might be MP's saving grace.

rumborak

axeman90210 · « **Reply #287 on:** January 11, 2012, 03:23:31 PM »

I've been looking forward to the project since it was announced and I went and checked out ome stuff from Casey's main band (Alpha Rev), and I think I'm looking forward to it even more after hearing the clips in that EPK

King Postwhore · « **Reply #288 on:** January 11, 2012, 03:32:06 PM »

Man I love that guys voice.

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #289 on:** January 11, 2012, 03:48:05 PM »

Just got around to listening to/watching that EPK.....man....that is going to be a pretty friggin' cool album! Despite my current feelings for Mr. Portnoy there is no way I am not buying that album....just sounds like there is going to be too good of music to miss out on just because of disagreeing with the way MP has handled himself since the split. I shall be purchasing.

glaurung · « **Reply #290 on:** January 11, 2012, 04:10:02 PM »

I haven't been too crazy about Portnoy's post-DT projects so far but this one actually looks really promising!

bosk1 · « **Reply #291 on:** January 11, 2012, 06:39:01 PM »

This sounds REALLY good. I'm really looking forward to it.

chrisbDTM · « **Reply #292 on:** January 11, 2012, 06:48:18 PM »

not really into the singer, but i can get used to it

ReaperKK · « **Reply #293 on:** January 11, 2012, 06:48:40 PM »

This sounds like something that I may like. The only trouble I'm having is with Casey's voice, it's not really clicking for me but I'll give it a fair spin once the album comes out.

rumborak · « **Reply #294 on:** January 11, 2012, 08:21:55 PM »

Weird that so many people here have issues with Casey's voice. Was very pleasantly surprised by it.

rumborak

axeman90210 · « **Reply #295 on:** January 11, 2012, 10:03:00 PM »

Quote from: rumborak on January 11, 2012, 08:21:55 PM

Weird that so many people here have issues with Casey's voice. Was very pleasantly surprised by it.

rumborak

Yeah, I'm surprised as well. I absolutely *love* his main band Alpha Rev's most recent full album, New Morning.

ElliottTamer · « **Reply #296 on:** January 12, 2012, 02:11:14 AM »

Quote from: rumborak on January 11, 2012, 08:21:55 PM

Weird that so many people here have issues with Casey's voice. Was very pleasantly surprised by it.

rumborak

I actually quite liked his voice. Suddenly, I'm very excited for this album. Also, very cool cover

Cruithne · « **Reply #297 on:** January 12, 2012, 04:07:34 AM »

Now that I know that Casey McPherson seems to be the (main) singer and is contributing songwriting I'm a lot more interested than I was before when I thought it was all known quantities whose writing I have little fondness for (Steve Morse) or am burnt out on (Neal Morse).

King Postwhore · « **Reply #298 on:** January 12, 2012, 06:16:12 AM »

Quote from: rumborak on January 11, 2012, 08:21:55 PM

Weird that so many people here have issues with Casey's voice. Was very pleasantly surprised by it.

rumborak

I am surprised too. The guy has a great voice. Very melodic.

Setlist Scotty · « **Reply #299 on:** January 12, 2012, 10:14:48 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on January 11, 2012, 01:19:29 PM

I was amused that the first thing Portnoy said in that 5-minute clip was that he was the only one who knew everyone in the group. Of course.

In all fairness, in explaining how the band came about, what did you expect? MP is the one who knew and has worked with all those guys to some degree (aside from Casey), so I don't think him making that statement was egotistical.

Anyway, I too am thrilled with what I've heard, unlike my impression of AMob thus far. Not understanding why there are some who aren't digging Casey's vocals - I think they add something really fresh. Can't wait to hear the whole thing!

rumborak · « **Reply #300 on:** January 12, 2012, 10:36:10 AM »

Quote from: Cruithne on January 12, 2012, 04:07:34 AM

I thought it was all known quantities whose writing I have little fondness for (Steve Morse) or am burnt out on (Neal Morse).

That's still somewhat a lingering concern for me, since these days I barely follow Neal Morse's stuff. Neal can sometimes totally dominate a collaborative effort, for better or worse.

rumborak

7StringedBeast · « **Reply #301 on:** January 12, 2012, 10:55:04 AM »

Wish Neal was doing the main vocals, I guess I'm a little disappointed he won't be.

LTE3 · « **Reply #302 on:** January 12, 2012, 11:02:21 AM »

I think this is going to be steller. I am glad Neal is not taking on the lead vocals as it would not have sounded fresh just like another Neal Morse album. Bought the Alpha Rev album on MP's advise and love it (something the wife can enjoy as well)
I hope Mike's drumming is more active then what he is doing with A-Mob. The kit looks like about the same size as the one he uses with Neal and Transatlantic.
This will be a great live show, and they can hopefully tour this Summer.

bosk1 · « **Reply #303 on:** January 12, 2012, 11:09:51 AM »

I haven't been following closely enough to know, but have they said for certain whether Neal will have lead vocals on any songs? I don't care whether he has full songs, but hopefully, he is prominent in the backup vocals and has a few lead lines here and there.

The Letter M · « **Reply #304 on:** January 12, 2012, 11:43:11 AM »

Quote from: bosk1 on January 12, 2012, 11:09:51 AM

I haven't been following closely enough to know, but have they said for certain whether Neal will have lead vocals on any songs? I don't care whether he has full songs, but hopefully, he is prominent in the backup vocals and has a few lead lines here and there.

Well if Mike is doing lead vocals (at Neal's pushing), then I'm sure Neal is doing some lead vocals somewhere, as well.

Also, the website credits Neal and Mike for vocals, in addition to Casey.

-Marc.

unklejman · « **Reply #305 on:** January 12, 2012, 01:46:04 PM »

Wow I think that's the best cover of any other albums involving Mike Portnoy, and maybe even Neal Morse.

EDIT: the comment section on that youtube video is utterly depressing. I guess it is to be expected, considering the nature of the whole Mike Porntoy/Dream Theater thing. It really sucks though.

orcus116 · « **Reply #306 on:** January 12, 2012, 03:48:45 PM »

That is a really cool album cover.

SlickSy · « **Reply #307 on:** January 12, 2012, 04:08:17 PM »

I adore that album cover. I'm sure it will look even better when I get my hands on the vinyl version I've pre-ordered.

I'm really looking forward to this.

pain of occupation · « **Reply #308 on:** January 12, 2012, 07:19:26 PM »

i havent checked out the preview yet (was unaware of it), but you guys sure are increasing my level of excitement/anticipation.

rumborak · « **Reply #309 on:** January 12, 2012, 10:46:16 PM »

Quote from: unklejman on January 12, 2012, 01:46:04 PM

Wow I think that's the best cover of any other albums involving Mike Portnoy, and maybe even Neal Morse.

Well, given that this is totally unlike any of MP's other covers, I'm for now assuming he had little to do with it.

rumborak

pain of occupation · « **Reply #310 on:** January 13, 2012, 01:46:47 PM »

just listened to the preview. casey's vox sound good by me.
damnit, im running out of

TheLordOfTheStrings · « **Reply #311 on:** January 13, 2012, 02:43:18 PM »

I for one am SUPER excited. As far as I can tell, this will NOT suck.

rumborak · « **Reply #312 on:** January 13, 2012, 03:00:00 PM »

Ok, preempting this post with the statement that I'm tentatively excited about FC, I have to ask the following question: What's up with this "we write albums in a number of days"-itis these days? What happened to letting songs settle, gestate, ferment and ripen? Is this a function of MP being in the band, or is this more and more becoming the norm?

rumborak

TheLordOfTheStrings · « **Reply #313 on:** January 13, 2012, 03:01:17 PM »

Quote from: rumborak on January 13, 2012, 03:00:00 PM

Ok, preempting this post with the statement that I'm tentatively excited about FC, I have to ask the following question: What's up with this "we write albums in a number of days"-itis these days? What happened to letting songs settle, gestate, ferment and ripen? Is this a function of MP being in the band, or is this more and more becoming the norm?

rumborak

Half of it is probably the fact that they've all got other bands going on, so they only have a few days of free time where they can come together to write.

But I totally get what you mean, I'm kinda blown away by the fact that bands can do that. Especially bands of people who have never all worked together before.

TheLordOfTheStrings · « **Reply #314 on:** January 13, 2012, 03:02:31 PM »

Double post

News: Fall Into the Light, official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFxH4kky6z4

Author Topic: The Official Flying Colors Thread (Read 391130 times)