Author Topic: The Official Flying Colors Thread (Read 390994 times)

antigoon · « **Reply #525 on:** February 10, 2012, 01:31:45 PM »

I AM A JOURNALIST

So yeah anyway this is definitely the best thing Portnoy has done post DT. I don't think it's that great or anything but I really like The Storm.

unklejman · « **Reply #526 on:** February 10, 2012, 02:33:19 PM »

Quote from: Nekov on February 10, 2012, 01:23:36 PM

From their FB

It looks like people are really enjoying the music they've heard, and that's great! Some journalists have heard the album…if you're sharing about it, it probably makes sense to identify yourself as one.

If you're someone who managed to get the album…some other way…maybe don't share about it? It's not really fair to everyone else. We won't censor anything—just asking.

Yeah. I don't really understand why people think it's a good thing to go on a band's facebook page talking about how good the music is more than a month before it's release date...

rumborak · « **Reply #527 on:** February 10, 2012, 03:23:20 PM »

Well, sending the album across they world a month before release kinda invites that. I don't see why journalists need a month lead time in the age of online music journals.

rumborak

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #528 on:** February 10, 2012, 11:49:51 PM »

Quote from: rumborak on February 10, 2012, 03:23:20 PM

Well, sending the album across they world a month before release kinda invites that. I don't see why journalists need a month lead time in the age of online music journals.

rumborak

Still need a way to build up hype, I guess?

Gorille85 · « **Reply #529 on:** February 10, 2012, 11:54:10 PM »

Quote from: The King in Crimson on February 10, 2012, 11:49:51 PM

Quote from: rumborak on February 10, 2012, 03:23:20 PM
Well, sending the album across they world a month before release kinda invites that. I don't see why journalists need a month lead time in the age of online music journals.

rumborak
Still need a way to build up hype, I guess?

Exactly.

aurorablind · « **Reply #530 on:** February 11, 2012, 01:49:30 AM »

Listened through it once.
There's some stuff that didn't grab me at the first listen. The two heavier songs (shoulda coulda woulda + all falls down) i didn't like at all.
Some of the songs where a bit unmemorable, but that can change.
The songs that i find really really good are Blue Ocean, The Storm and Infinite Fire. I had to laugh at the ending of Infinite Fire though - that song ended so Neal Morsey it's funny (huge moog-octave-glide, tempo decreases dramaticly - intro melody - some variation - end)

Great song though, and the solos in the middle are really great.
Kayla wins the price though. The only 10/10 song on the album for me - a perfect song with a nice blend of pop, prog, great melody and great guitar playing (Steve is one of my favorite guitar players ever, and he is perfect throughout the album!).
The musicianship is what you can expect - really good. I've heard so much Neal and Mike-stuff that their' playing is pretty much the same as we can expect them to, especcially Mike. Dave Larue is a Bass-monster, and i like Caseys vox.
First impression is pretty good, but i kind of expected a better album as a whole.

TheLordOfTheStrings · « **Reply #531 on:** February 11, 2012, 05:44:41 PM »

My favorites are Kayla, The Storm, Infinite Fire, Blue Ocean, Everything Changes, Better Than Walking Away and Fool In My Heart. The rest, I probably won't listen to much.

I like MP's vocals.

The Letter M · « **Reply #532 on:** February 12, 2012, 11:39:25 AM »

Anyone else get a Yes/"And You And I" vibe from "Everything Changes", particularly the end?

-Marc.

ReaPsTA · « **Reply #533 on:** February 12, 2012, 01:04:48 PM »

So far, The Storm and Forever in a Daze are the only tracks that have really grabbed me. But I like the aesthetic of this album, so I wanna see if familiarity increases enjoyment.

The Letter M · « **Reply #534 on:** February 12, 2012, 01:17:07 PM »

Quote from: ReaPsTA on February 12, 2012, 01:04:48 PM

So far, The Storm and Forever in a Daze are the only tracks that have really grabbed me. But I like the aesthetic of this album, so I wanna see if familiarity increases enjoyment.

For me, it definitely has. Initially, I was only wow'ed by the first four tracks and "Infinite Fire", but after a couple dozen listens since, songs like "Everything Changes" and "Love Is What I'm Waiting For" have really hooked me - the former for it's strong ballad appeal, and the latter for it's Beatles-Meets-Queen style. "Forever In A Daze" kind of rubbed me an odd way (mostly because I didn't fully enjoy the chorus), but the verses and the bridge really cook, and I think I've grown to enjoy the chorus a bit more.

Tracks 8-10 have that "runs-together" kind of feel, like the last half of Rush's Snakes & Arrows, where songs with strong single-potential become less likely and the music feels a bit more similar than unique, but they've slowly grown into their own in my mind. "Better Than Walking Away" is a heart-felt ballad with a great chorus; "All Falls Down" is a Muse-ish piece that has a rocking drum part and some very interesting vocals; and "Fool In My Heart" is a quirky piece, and endearing in it's own way, but the song's saving grace is Casey's vocal bridge and the guitar solo!

-Marc.

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #535 on:** February 12, 2012, 01:45:13 PM »

Is there a song up yet? Don't want to listen to crappy versions.

aurorablind · « **Reply #536 on:** February 12, 2012, 02:17:35 PM »

I've really started loving Love Is What I'm Waiting For! It's been stuck in my mind all day..

Forever In A Daze has grown a lot on me as well.

faemir · « **Reply #537 on:** February 12, 2012, 06:39:09 PM »

Kayla is absolutely amazing.

This album is miles better than ADToE. Miles better.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #538 on:** February 12, 2012, 06:40:47 PM »

Quote from: faemir on February 12, 2012, 06:39:09 PM

Kayla is absolutely amazing.

This album is miles better than ADToE. Miles better.

Nah. Its got some good stuff, but the highs don't come close to the highs on ADToE. And while ADTOE has "Lost Not Forgotten" to bring it down, this one has the two "metal" songs and "Fool in my Heart."

antigoon · « **Reply #539 on:** February 12, 2012, 06:59:12 PM »

The Storm is better than almost everything on ADTOE, but I don't think much of the other stuff here is that good at all.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #540 on:** February 12, 2012, 08:44:43 PM »

The Storm definitely beats BMUBMD and LNF. Probably FFH and Outcry as well.

darkshade · « **Reply #541 on:** February 12, 2012, 08:48:59 PM »

Better than ADTOE?

I don't believe it, but I'll have to check this out.

FlyingBIZKIT · « **Reply #542 on:** February 12, 2012, 08:50:32 PM »

Quote from: darkshade on February 12, 2012, 08:48:59 PM

Better than ADTOE? I don't believe it, but I'll have to check this out.

Both are great but ADTOE is easily better.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #543 on:** February 12, 2012, 08:55:27 PM »

I wouldn't say it tops ADToE, it's good but not amazing.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #544 on:** February 12, 2012, 09:02:39 PM »

I had the chorus to Forever in a Daze bouncing around my head all night at work tonight. That song, along with The Storm and Kayla, are what have really clicked with me so far.

faemir · « **Reply #545 on:** February 12, 2012, 09:09:03 PM »

Oh to be fair, my ranking of ADToE is second last (above debut). Either way, Flying Colors is superb.

TheLordOfTheStrings · « **Reply #546 on:** February 13, 2012, 12:13:43 AM »

I feel like those who haven't heard this yet are gonna get their hopes crushed by those who are saying this album is better than ADTOE.. cause although Flying Colors is fantastic.. it doesn't come close to ADTOE, and I feel like a lot of you who haven't heard it yet are gonna agree. So, be excited for FC, but don't be THAT excited.

Nekov · « **Reply #547 on:** February 13, 2012, 03:15:05 AM »

I personally like this album better than ADTOE but I'm not a fan of DTs last album.

faemir · « **Reply #548 on:** February 13, 2012, 07:37:32 AM »

Quote from: Nekov on February 13, 2012, 03:15:05 AM

I personally like this album better than ADTOE but I'm not a fan of DTs last album.

unklejman · « **Reply #549 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:10:28 AM »

I have a hard time comparing it to Flying Colors to ADToE because the reasons I listen to DT are not the reasons I listen to Flying Colors (mostly).

I will say that this album will probably get listened to more often by me than ADToE though. And lyrically this album is heads and shoulders above ADToE.

One thing about Flying Colors that Dream Theater might benefit from though is hiring a producer, despite the dramatic improvement over 8V, SC, and BC&SL.

Nekov · « **Reply #550 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:32:29 AM »

Quote from: unklejman on February 13, 2012, 10:10:28 AM

I have a hard time comparing it to Flying Colors to ADToE because the reasons I listen to DT are not the reasons I listen to Flying Colors (mostly).

The way I compare this things is that I know what I expect from each band so depending on how good each albums delivers compared to my expectations I'll say which one I like better. ADTOE for me doesn't fully delivery what I want from DT whereas Flying Colors delivers exactly what I want from them.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #551 on:** February 13, 2012, 02:00:40 PM »

I've found that Kayla, The Storm, Blue Ocean, Better Than Walking Away, and Forever in a Daze are the highlights. The rest is fairly forgettable. I don't get the love for Infinite Ocean, either. :/

unklejman · « **Reply #552 on:** February 13, 2012, 02:21:18 PM »

You mean Infinite Fire right?

I like it, but I find the guitar motif that starts it and ends it is kinda too Neal Morsey for me. I love Neal Morse but some times his ideas can be too similar at times, and I don't like that here. However the rest of the song I like quite a bit. I just wish those parts were complemented better.

Nick · « **Reply #553 on:** February 13, 2012, 04:24:00 PM »

Fantastic news for those of you who ordered from the NL site. I also had ordered the new SB live album and received that today, a day ahead of release.

unklejman · « **Reply #554 on:** February 13, 2012, 04:27:05 PM »

Hey Nick, any chance you are going to do any interviews with any of the Flying Colors guys? I have some questions, especially for Steve Morse.

Nick · « **Reply #555 on:** February 13, 2012, 04:28:56 PM »

Unfortunately I don't have anything lined up, sorry.

Nihil-Morari · « **Reply #556 on:** February 14, 2012, 08:12:00 AM »

Infinite Fire is gripping me like crazy. Can listen to it 5 times in a row without getting bored.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #557 on:** February 14, 2012, 09:47:20 AM »

Quote from: unklejman on February 13, 2012, 02:21:18 PM

You mean Infinite Fire right?

I'm sorry, I've had a boner for Devin Townsend's Ghost since June.

Zydar · « **Reply #558 on:** February 14, 2012, 09:48:05 AM »

You might wanna see a doctor about that.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #559 on:** February 14, 2012, 09:54:30 AM »

Best boner I've ever had.

News: Track-by-track video for Fall Into the Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ezfzdMpRc0

Author Topic: The Official Flying Colors Thread (Read 390994 times)